Elk Point Emergency Department closed tonight 

Elk Point Emergency Department will be temporarily closed tonight, AHS said on Tuesday.

Due to a lack of registered nursing staff and an inability to secure temporary coverage, from 7:00pm on Tuesday evening to 7:00am on Wednesday morning, the emerge will be closed. 

The ED may reopen sooner if coverage can be found, AHS said. 

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency as nurses will remain on site in acute care.

“Patient safety and care remain the highest priorities for AHS. The organization is working hard to ensure everyone will receive the care they need through its partnership with EMS and a supportive regional network of healthcare centres,” AHS said in a statement.