There were job cuts at Dallas' White Rock Medical Center, leading to the decision to stop taking in patients brought by ambulance.
Nearly 160 employees were laid off at the hospital last week due to legal issues with its previous owner. This resulted in a reduction of over one-third of the 460-member staff, prompting the medical center to announce that it can't accommodate patients brought by EMS. represented Following the layoffs, the medical center declared that it can no longer handle patients brought in by emergency medical services (EMS), as it aims to prevent any negative impact on the Level IV trauma center's existing care.
Terry Fokas, the hospital’s general counsel and chief restructuring officer, states that the decision to stop taking in EMS patients was made to protect the quality of care at the trauma center amidst the staff reductions.
The North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council, responsible for managing emergency care, is informed about the suspension of services.
The council's director of information and support services, Jacob Seil, mentioned that they have ensured the dissemination of this information to the relevant agencies and hospitals affected by the decision to stop EMS patient intake.
White Rock Medical Center has undergone several changes in ownership, with the most recent one being the acquisition by Texas-based Heights Healthcare from Pipeline Health.
Out of the 228 Texas hospitals assessed by the Leapfrog Group, only five received a safety rating of 'D', with White Rock Medical Center being one of them. given The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the quality, safety, and transparency of the U.S. health system, awarded White Rock Medical Center a 'D' safety rating. website.
