PORTLAND, Ore., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Trauma Specialists, LLP and Legacy Health System reached an interim agreement to resume staffing at Emanuel’s Level I trauma center, effective immediately, and therefore, canceling the divert order that went into effect Tuesday, June 8.
Both parties have agreed to terms that will enable the physicians to deliver the established high quality of patient care that has propelled Emanuel’s facility to one of the nation’s top-rated trauma centers. A long-term agreement will be reached at a later date.
“Trauma Specialists and Legacy are committed to meeting the needs of the community and are pleased to report that we’ve reached an interim agreement,” said Joy Ketchum, Trauma Specialists, LLP chief executive officer. “Legacy and Trauma Specialists’ agreement will lead to long-term stability for trauma services in Oregon and southern Washington.”
No one is available for comment from Trauma Specialists at this time. About Trauma Specialists, LLP
Trauma Specialists, LLP arranges and directly provides medical services for the trauma program at Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center. Trauma Specialists’ panel of more than 60 private practice physicians ensures that the highest quality trauma care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals who are severely and traumatically injured.
A handful of trauma surgeons, led by William B. Long, M.D., F.A.S.C., medical director of Trauma Services at Legacy Emanuel, founded Trauma Specialists in 1998. Dr. Long is currently the organization’s president. Joy Ketchum, M.P.H. is the CEO.
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