Staff shortage prompts Campbellford Memorial Hospital to close the ER on Christmas Eve – Peterborough | The Canadian News

“Staffing difficulties” are causing a half-day emergency department closure at Campbellford Memorial Hospital beginning Friday night.

The hospital says the closure will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday until 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The hospital says a contingency plan is in place to ensure minimal impact on patient care, including ambulances, which will transport patients directly to the nearest area hospital offering emergency services.

“The COVID-19 The pandemic has certainly highlighted the implications of the shortage of human resources for healthcare throughout the province, “said Eric Hanna, president and CEO of the hospital. “CMH is continually reevaluating our strategies for recruiting and retaining our team members during these challenging times.”

The hospital advises anyone in need of emergency medical care to call 911 and, if they need urgent medical attention, to go to one of the following hospitals:

• Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg (1000 DePalma Drive).
• Peterborough Regional Health Center (1 Hospital Drive).
• Quinte Healthcare Corporation – Trenton Memorial Hospital (242 King Street)
• Quinte Healthcare Corporation – Belleville General Hospital (265 Dundas Street East)

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