Hospital Burnout

• B.C. nurses sound alarm, working up to 133% overcapacity at Kootenay hospital

  The startling figure is based on an acceptable ratio of nurses to patients, which varies based on staffing shortages, the number of patients, and the nature of their care needs.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2022
  
• UBC Hospital emergency department temporarily shortens hours to get staff home on time

  According to Dr. Ladan Sadrehashemi, increasing patient volumes have kept many staff "routinely" working into the early hours of the morning. 

  Health

  Aug 15, 2022
  
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• Wait times at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital grow amid staffing challenges

  St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital says COVID-19 burnout and workers retiring has led to a shortage in hospital staff and long wait times for patients seeking care.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2022