Medics respond to false alarm at hospital, Charlottesville VA


Medics responded to a medical alarm at Martha Jefferson Hospital but could not find the patient. The hospital had no record of the patient and no contact was made. Crews cleared the scene after confirming no patient was found.
Audio|Source: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Medics 16, Jay, responding to Martha Jefferson Hospital, near Martha Jefferson Drive for medical alarm.
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Medical company stated the GPS shows that she is in the hospital but made no contact.
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We also attempted to call a patient several times with no contact, and we contacted the hospital who stated they do not see a patient with that name.
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Fortune 05.
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ECCC, Medicaid, En route to UVA.
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Medicaid clearance to UVA 1407.
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Rescue 20 and Station 2.
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Unconscious ALS level, 368-5, Newbridge Road.
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Respond on Alpha Attack 2.
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Rescue 20 and Station 2.
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Unconscious ALS level, 3685, Newbridge Road.
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Respond on Alpha Tact 2.
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Makeoff 401 or by the definition.
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ECCC, CEMATIC 16.
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Medical 16.01, 14, quick.
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I'm unable to find anybody by the name listed in the notes and no one set off a medical alarm.
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Do you have anything further? Can we don't.
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We can go ahead and clear it and I can let you know if we get another call.
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16, okay. All right.
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Location mentioned:
Near Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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