Operating Rooms
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N.S. operating room nurse shortage slows surgical backlog reduction effortsNova Scotia surgeons continue the task of working through a surgical backlog that's nearly 10,000 people more than the 'benchmark standard,' but they're optimistic.HealthFeb 16, 2023
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COVID-19: Lakeshore General Hospital cancelling many elective surgeriesA surge in COVID-19 cases at the hospital in Montreal's West Island is forcing officials to close two operating rooms and transfer medical staff to the dedicated COVID-19 ICU ward.CanadaSep 20, 2021
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital closes operating rooms for remainder of JulyThe operating rooms closed on July 8 to address electrical, facility and equipment-related issues.HealthJul 11, 2019
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Patients whose emergency surgeries are delayed have higher risk of dying: studyUrgent surgeries are those considered necessary within 24 hours of a patient being diagnosed.CanadaJul 10, 2017
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Health Minister Gaétan Barrette announces $20M to reopen operating roomsProvincial Health Minister Gaétan Barrette announced Quebec will invest $20 million annually to re-open 18 existing operating rooms in nine hospital networks.CanadaNov 28, 2016
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BC Children’s Hospital forced to close operating rooms due to nurse shortageBC Children's Hospital has been forced to shut down 25 per cent of its operating rooms, postponing about 60 elective surgeries, because of a shortage of nurses.HealthMay 10, 2016
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Pasqua OR closes for repairsWater and sewage leaks at the Pasqua Hospital have caused the health region to schedule repairs which will see the closure of the operating rooms and moving of several dozen patients.HealthJul 19, 2013
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