Whanganui Hospital Emergency Department Hits Record Capacity
Whanganui Hospital's emergency department reached 253% capacity in September, treating around 50 patients at once.
Whanganui Hospital's emergency department reached 253% capacity in September, treating around 50 patients at once.
Hospitals report overwhelming demand with patients treated in corridors and overcrowding in emergency departments.
Some patients at Wellington Hospital's emergency department are facing waits of up to 24 hours to be seen by healthcare professionals.
Nurses report 'feral' conditions at North Shore hospital, with patients left waiting in soiled beds due to inadequate winter planning.
Staff at Palmerston North Hospital are overworked as demand rises, prompting a doctor's urgent call for support from Health NZ.
Whāngarei Hospital faces high patient numbers as North Shore ambulance patients are diverted due to increased demand on services.