How will Welland and Niagara Falls handle all the extra patients in those ERs when they have such long waits now?
The ER Departments at these two sites were built in the last few years to handle higher volumes than are currently seen, so there is enough space. And, we’re working on having two physicians on duty during peak hours at both locations. We’ve just introduced 22 Medical Directives – these reduce patient wait times as now nurses can start some tests before the patient is seen by the ER doctor. As well, new Clinical Systems Investigation Units will fast track non-urgent patients through the ER.
