A change to how Seattle handles 911 calls has some major gaps
Episode 14 min 14s

A change to how Seattle handles 911 calls has some major gaps

In 2022, the city of Seattle began sending less-urgent 911 callers to speak with nurse navigators who decide the next steps. The city says it’s going well and reduces strain on emergency rooms and ambulances. Now, a wrongful death lawsuit is raising concerns about response times. Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman’s been investigating. He'll talk about what he found.

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