QEH emergency department over capacity due to increased patient volumes, experiencing longer wait times

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Well being P.E.I. is advising Islanders that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency division is over capability resulting from excessive affected person volumes on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

The authority mentioned these with extra critical sicknesses or accidents will likely be seen extra shortly, however folks with much less extreme sicknesses visiting the emergency division ought to anticipate longer wait instances to see a health care provider.

The elevated volumes additionally imply extra sufferers are ready within the emergency division for a hospital mattress.

Those that want much less pressing care are suggested to make an appointment with their major care supplier, go to a pharmacy for frequent illnesses or refills, or go to a walk-in clinic.

These with out a major care supplier could take into account registering for the Well being P.E.I.’s digital care platform.

Anybody with an emergency medical want is requested to name 911 or search providers when experiencing emergency signs. These with well being issues or in want of instant well being info are requested to name 811.