Trident Medical Center in North Charleston received eighteen patients, sixteen of which were treated and released.  The remaining two patients were admitted; one in fair condition in the intensive care unit and one in good condition.  Twelve patients were taken to Summerville Medical Center and four were taken to Moncks Corner Medical Center; all were treated and released.  

According to Deborah Pasch, Chief Nursing Officer at Trident Medical Center, the health system’s incident command system was initiated, ensuring there were appropriate staffing levels and supplies at each facility to accommodate the additional patients.

Reports from victims indicate the bus was chartered by a group of friends and family and was en route to Miami from St. Stephen for a Thanksgiving cruise.

Trident Health System is an HCA hospital system comprised of three acute care hospitals – Trident Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center and Colleton Medical Center – as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center and diagnostic centers throughout Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties. For more information, please visit our website at www.tridenthealthsystem.com or call 843.797.7000.

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