A “code burgundy” has been issued for Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sask. Prince Albert Parkland Health Region issued it on Jan. 4 to deal with inpatient overcapacity.
One of the reasons for the region issuing the code burgundy is that the emergency department is overwhelmed.
Under the code burgundy, people with life-threatening conditions or serious health concerns will be seen first. Those with non-urgent injuries or illness could experience significant wait times before seeing a doctor.
Officials are urging people with a non-emergency to avoid the emergency department and to instead contact their family doctor or go to a walk-in clinic.
People can also call the HealthLine at 811 to get answers to health concerns.
Health officials said it’s not known when the code burgundy will be lifted.
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A code burgundy was also issued last month for Victoria Hospital due to overcapacity issues.
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