Summary:
São João Hospital to initiate "Call First, Save Lives" program on December 10th
Aim to redirect non-urgent patients to health centers
Prelada care center included in the new routing strategy
Emergency department saw 474 admissions daily in November
São João Hospital's New Initiative
The São João Hospital in Porto is set to implement the "Call First, Save Lives" initiative starting December 10th. This project aims to alleviate the pressure on emergency services by redirecting non-urgent patients to health centers and the Prelada care center.
In November, São João's adult emergency department recorded an average of 474 admissions per day. Photo: Pedro Correia.
This strategic move is designed to ensure that emergency services are available for those who truly need urgent medical attention, improving overall patient care and hospital efficiency.
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