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Bradley County weighs buying two transport vans and new ambulance as ERs open
Summary
Commissioners reviewed EMS budget requests after two standalone ERs were announced, discussing purchase of two convalescent vans (one-time cost ~$305,000 each), staffing needs for four new EMTs, and a conservative revenue estimate of about $383,000 per van to repay purchases over time.
Bradley County commissioners on the dais reviewed a budget request from county EMS that would add two convalescent transport vans and complete a planned ambulance purchase as two new standalone emergency rooms open in the county.
The county was told Bradley Medical Center plans a 10-bed standalone ER at the old Community Hospital campus this fall, and a state-approved Parkridge ER is expected in January, creating additional transfer and ambulance demand, Director Lewis said. "Each additional facility will increase call volume," Director Lewis said, adding the supplier told staff it could have one van "potentially by this fall, if not both by the 1st of the year." He said vehicles can be equipped and authorized by the state within a couple of weeks after delivery.
Why it matters: Commissioners framed the proposed purchases as a way…
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