WTC Records Folder 0139 label, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Health and Hospitals Corporation S in Millions 0 Increased Emergency Expenses Immediately following the World Trade Center disaster, HHC hospitals in all five boroughs geared up to receive thousands of inj ured patients. Preparations that led CO increased hospital costs at HHC included: the authorization of additional overtime for doctors, nurses, and support staff; the hiring of contract nurses and other temporary workers; e the establishment of command centers at each hospital; and o additional purchases of critical supplies such as surgical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and food.

Revenue Losses In addition, HHC hospitals had to undertake several emergency measures to prepare for the expected • influx of injured patients, all of which contributed to significant revenue tosses. These losses include:

the temporary closure of all ambulatory care sites such as hospital outpatient facilities, clinics, and diagnostic and treatment centers; O the suspension of all elective surgeries requiring inpatient stays; • the early discharge of clients receving inpatient care in order to free up beds for the individuals who were injured at the World Trade Center; and o the use of medical staff to perform non-reimbursable services such as grief counseling and administration.

Projected Future Costs • As part of a nationwide effort to combat the threat of bioterrorism, HHC hospitals may be required to enhance their readiness for a potential bioterrorist attack in New York City. In addition, HHC is planning to tighten security at all of its hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, clinics, and nursing homes.

a♦ Cost Projections:

Increased Emergency Expenses to Revenue Losses

0 Projected Future Costs 10

Total 28

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