What does it mean when a hospital is on “drive by”?

This means that for some reason the hospital has reached a level of patients where if any more are brought in they will experience extremely long wait times for treatment. Hospitals advise the ambulances of this so that they may go to another hospital that does not have as many patients. This is to provide the patient the best care as soon as possible.

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3. How many ambulance calls does Texas City have in a year?
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5. Does going by Ambulance get me into the Emergency room faster than going by private auto?
6. What does it mean when a hospital is on “drive by”?