SCOTT AND WHITE CHANGES TAKING AFFECT

  

The Brenham Scott and White announced they were downgrading from a level three to a level four, late last year. The downgrade is leading to several changes, the most notable being the absence of an on-call ER trauma surgeon.  Patients with more severe injuries will be transported to the nearest level three or two hospitals.

Washington County EMS Director Kevin Deramus says that, while that’s unfortunate there could be an upside.  Deramus says the Brazos Valley, has a number of level three and two trauma hospitals, including St. Joseph’s in Bryan.  St. Joseph’s recently upgraded to a level two trauma center.  Deramus says not to expect a big increase in the number of transported patients.

The Scott and White Hospital announced in a statement in November that the changes  were ‘multi-factorial, and reflect the changing landscapes of medicine across the community, state and nation.’

For most patients in Brenham, the care will remain the same.