Emergency Department closed at Elk Point Healthcare Centre again

For the second time this week, the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcare Centre, due to a lack of registered nursing staff and an inability to secure temporary coverage. 

AHS sent out the release on Thursday that tonight from 7:00pm to the morning of Friday, September 9 at 7:00am, there will be no staff available in the Elk Point Emergency Department. 

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. 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,” said AHS in a statement.