Overcrowding a hospital-wide concern
How can royal columbian solve its emergency room issues?
Location, location, location.
It's a maxim most frequently used in real estate, but in the case of Royal Columbian Hospital's emergency ward, it's not too far off the mark.
"The emergency (ward) has to maintain a priority for emergency situations," said Dr. Adam Lund. "It's not the right place for in-patients."
Lund and his fellow ER doctors gave a letter to hospital administration earlier this week indicating that, as of next Wednesday, patients who have been seen, admitted and are effectively on hold for a spot in another area will no longer be housed in ER beds while they wait for a bed.
Podcasts
Please listen to these brief podcasts regarding emergency department overcrowding at Royal Columbian Hospital
Podcasts:
- Dr Adam Lund's interview on CBC News
- Dr. Adam Lund's interview with Stephen Quinn"on the coast".Dr. Lund speaks about overcrowding affecting patient care.
Royal Columbian Hospital's Emergency Department Takes Over Tim Hortons
During the February 28, 2011 evening shift, the Tim Hortons restaurant at Royal Columbian Hospital unofficially became known as the Tim Hortons Unit.
