At the 19th Arezzo Forum, focused on risk management and the National Health Service, data were presented that raised debates on the management of the health service in Naples. In particular, the indicator of the average response time of 118 is at the center of the controversy: according to the Forum data, ambulances take at least 29 minutes to reach the site of an emergency in the city.
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A note from the Health Authority directed by Ciro Verdoliva disputes these figures, stating that the average response time of 118 in 2023 was less than 19 and a half minutes, decreasing to 18 minutes in the current year. The discrepancy of 10 minutes compared to the data released in Arezzo is considered significant in critical situations and for the optimization of resources.
“Data published without verification”
The company also questions other data disclosed to the Forum, such as those relating to home care (ADI), declaring that their numbers fall within the required parameters.
The strategic direction of theASL Napoli 1 Centro announces that it will examine all published data to verify its accuracy and reserves the right to take any necessary action. It also criticizes the fact that incorrect data can reach Rome without prior verification that could be conducted with a simple phone call.
Article published on November 29, 2024 - 13:21
It is incredible how information can be distorted. The response times of the rescue services, if those of the Forum are true, are worrying. But also the ASL must clarify and leave no doubts about the veracity of the data.