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๐ฅ What’s the Big Deal:Dowd, E. (2023, December 18). EMS staffing shortage leaves one-third of Oahu’s rigs out of service for 12-hour period. Hawaii News Now.
A temporary staffing shortage at Honolulu EMS left seven of its 21 ambulance units out of service for a 12-hour period, affecting the response time and coverage of emergency calls.๐ The shortage was caused by a combination of approved holiday vacation leave, maternity leave and illness among the staff. ๐ฉ⚕️EMS officials said they have a mutual aid agreement with other agencies to mitigate the impact of the closures, and they are working on an aggressive hiring strategy to prevent this in the future.๐The shortage highlights the challenges and risks faced by the EMS workers, who are essential for the health and safety of the community.
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