Toronto hospital almost shuts down emergency room amid staff shortage Toronto
's emergency room almost shut down this past weekend due to a severe staffing shortage.
Thankfully, the hospital managed to secure enough workers just in the nick of time in order to remain open. The University Health Network explained that the issue stemmed from"significantly higher numbers of patients presenting to the ED, sicker patients, staffing shortages, staff illness and well deserved and needed vacation scheduling."
In a memo issued to staff this week, the UHN said it was in"urgent need" of"volunteers" to fill nursing shifts from Friday to Sunday. This arrived in the inbox of a Dr friend of mine today. Toronto Western Hospital is desperate for “extenders” to staff the ER this weekend because they can’t find enough nurses.