The downgrading of trauma services at Regional Medical Center in East San Jose resulted in a noted decline in critical patient admissions, while Santa Clara Valley Medical Center experienced a 33% increase in trauma cases. This shift demonstrated the strain from HCA Healthcare's decision to remove Regional Medical Center as a key player in the local trauma network. Following the county's takeover of Regional Medical Center, and after a seven-month closure, trauma patients began to return, marking a necessary restoration of vital health services in an area heavily reliant on Medi-Cal.
"The way people were working to keep up with the volume was not sustainable in the long run," Dr. Karanas remarked, emphasizing the overwhelming demands placed on medical staff.
"Santa Clara County took over operations of Regional Medical Center... capping the end of a more than yearlong battle to preserve critical health care services in an area..."
"Since April 1, trauma patients have started to come back," indicating a positive shift following the reopening of the Level II trauma center.
"Valley Med is one of two Level I trauma centers in the county that offer the highest level of care..." as stated by Dr. Karanas.
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