Elk Point Healthcare Centre ER closed temporarily over lack of nursing staff: AHS
A “lack of registered nursing staff and an inability to secure temporary coverage” prompted the closure of an emergency room at a central Alberta hospital on Tuesday, according to provincial health authorities.said the ER at Elk Point Healthcare Centre would be closed from 7 p.m. on Tuesday until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, while noting it could be reopened earlier if coverage can be found.“Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency,” AHS said.
“Patient safety and care remain the highest priorities for AHS. The organization is working hard to ensure everyone will receive the care they need through its partnership with EMS and a supportive regional network of health-care centres.
“AHS has a dedicated team focused on recruitment efforts,” the health authority said. “These efforts include aggressively pursuing both Canadian and internationally trained professionals; working to support flexible roles and scope of practice within AHS; and consulting with post-graduate education programs to enable work experience in non-urban facilities.”© 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
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