ALBERTON, P.E.I. — The Western Hospital recently announced it was temporarily closing its collaborative emergency centre from Aug. 1 to Sept. 15 due to ...
Alberton’s collaborative emergency centre at Western Hospital has been closed overnight each weekend since the start of July due to lack of staffing. Escalating COVID-19 cases amongst Health P.E.I. staff have exacerbated existing shortages. Guardian fileALBERTON, P.E.I. — The Western Hospital recently announced it was temporarily closing its collaborative emergency centre from Aug. 1 to Sept. 15 due to difficulties staffing the service.
Together, the three medical staff would develop a plan of care, said Phillips when she spoke to SaltWire Network by phone on Aug. 16. “ are very highly trained and work very hard to get that training,” said Phillips. “They are valued members here.”The CEC sees an average of one patient per night, said Phillips.