Yeah so you increase the cost burden on those that can pay. That service you provided wasn't free. It just wasn't paid by the one who received it.
And shit... it doesn't have to be a permanent brick and mortar structure. Set up an agreement with the local YMCA to rent out the gym and set up medical tents in them. Fvck.
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How do I increase the cost burden on those that pay? You mean the health insurance companies? I'm actually dumbfounded at your total lack of anything resembling knowledge about healthcare. Stick to the corporate diversity thing. You're perfect for that.
I get that. But do you already have the locations on retainer, and the tents stored ready to go? How long would it take to have those in place? And emergencies are declared all the time.
Where can I get free gas? This is your comparison. You've failed to provide a single place I can pump myself free Phillips 66 gas.
I would also wager that the typical hospital has far more “diversity” among its employees, and without some tits-on-a-bull HR paper shuffler recruiting people to meet demographic quotas.
Maybe you can point me to the Phillips 66 place that will replace your engine at no cost to you? And pay the mechanics a 300% premium because there aren't enough mechanics to keep up with engine replacement? And it looks like 4 more incoming patients to the one discharge, 3 of whom are in respiratory isolation? And the general public is a bunch of soft assess that are incapable of providing healthcare to even themselves?
Ahhhh, here we are. Right on. And which charity do I call to pay 100% of your cost if you were transported by my ambulance to my emergency department for being found in a parking lot with witnissed cardiac arrest? You have no identification. Authorities indicate they think you're homeless. And I haven't even mentioned federal law in this dialogue to save you the embarrassment.
In your case, I'm the charity. All of us who pay inflated prices on services that wouldn't other wise cost as much or who have real health insurance and again pay inflated premiums in order to pay for those that cant. Or any person being taxed to fund your government reimbursement.
Okay first off... thanks for a substantive reply. I guess my follow up would be why did everyone say it was impossible to ramp up capacity when it seems like, at least in your particular hospital's case, you've already been doing that. Hell this entire thread could probably have been subverted with this as the original reply to post.
I'm not sure this timeline is feasible even in a facility that has built out infrastructure. Is that infrastructure plumbed or shelled? What are the state government requirements for licensing additional beds? How ready are old patient rooms to meet current code? If current code can't be met, what's the liability and willingness of the state to assume liability for bad outcomes? The answer is zero.
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And we both know you look like a complete bitch with this bullshit. I hope you can blame this on being drunk.
Yeah, I get that. Good luck with a temp building/tent that can operate in August that's cost effective BEFORE the volume occurs though.
Work with the US State department and get internationally trained folks over here on a work visa. Work to get a waiver to engage nursing students to assist during the crisis in exchange for class credit and pay. That's just a few options. There has to be more and I'm not the most creative person.
And NOBODY GETS FREE HEALTCARE from wherever the fvck you work. Somebody pays regardless of what mandates require you to provide service. You might want to go back to driving a damn ambulance. Don't forget to fill up the tank before you make a run.
Who pays, dipshit? Can I go get gas at Phillips 66 stations and expect you to pick up the tab? Do you think that's what happens with unpaid healthcare bills? I can't believe I'm actually having this conversation with you.
Would that be better than having nobody? It's an emergency. Some flexibility would be needed. Yes it's complicated and the hospital and the students would need legal protection.
In communities where less than half of the population is willing to get vaccinated what is the support for expanding health facilities? I am just gonna go out on a limb and say the support would be slim to none.
Wow. Yes, having untrained, unlicensed, and inexperienced people take care of you makes logical sense. Maybe you can provide us with an example where you chose the Days Inn Hotel healthcare over Phillips healthcare.
You are right. That's so much worse than being unattended since you lack staff. And again, they can be doing some of the work that would be on the regular nurses that would let them focus on higher value work.
Dude, you're simply clueless. I've made my point, but in closing I'll leave this...
Did you miss the "under supervision" part on purpose or because once again you're an idiot?
Your point is totally stupid. Nothing is free. You know this but you are dug into an untenable position and refuse to stop digging.
