Table 2 Reasons why ambulance diversions (red light) only occasionally alleviate ED crowding according to respondents (n = 28)
Appointed reasons why the red light only occasionally alleviate ED crowding (n = 28) | n* (%) |
|---|---|
Diversions only attribute for a limited group of patients | 12 (42.9) |
Regional (over)crowding | 11 (39.3) |
Ambulances do not adhere to the diversion | 10 (35.7) |
ASCR** is not properly informed about the diversion | 5 (17.9) |
Diversion is proclaimed when ED is already crowded so doesn’t alleviate crowding at that time | 1 (3.6) |
In hospital specialists do not adhere to the diversion | 2 (7.1) |