Vitalite Health Network was forced to reduce the number of beds in itsintensive care unitfrom six to four "for a period of time" inCampbellton. said. , NB, a regional hospital as a result of a shortage of nurses.
In a statement on Friday, Sharon Smyth-Okana, regional health authority's vice president of clinical services, said, "Additional beds are available in case of overflow." .
"If necessary, we will work closely with other regions of theVitalite Health Networkto establish safe travel routes," she said in a statement. .
"We are announcing that we will return to normal as soon as possible."
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won't be the first hospital to address shortages in the northern region of the state. Both Chaleur and Edmundston Regional Hospitals face problems in their pediatrics and obstetrics departments. In 2020, Campbellton also temporarily closed its obstetrics and pediatrics departments.
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In June, pediatric services at Georges L. Dumont Hospital were also temporarily suspended. institution.
The state and both health authorities are grappling with a persistent shortage of healthcare workers.
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