Concern over bed shortage

Wednesday, 18 January 2012 12:37

Written by Editor

The Government is deeply concerned that the bed situation at St Bernard's  Hospital has reached crisis levels as a consequence of the lack of planning of  the previous administration. Last Monday night four patients aged between 74  and 99 had to spend the night in the Accident & Emergency Department, as there were no beds available in the appropriate wards.

Once again, this has unfortunately led to the cancellation of non-emergency  operations. 

Equally as serious, the ability of the hospital to admit either surgical or medical emergencies is seriously compromised.