November 19, 2021
Due to a temporary physician shortage at the Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale, Emergency services will be diverted to Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre (CNRHC) in Grand Falls-Windsor from November 22, starting at 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. November 23.
If residents require emergency services during this time, they are advised to call 911 or proceed to the emergency room at CNRHC in Grand Falls-Windsor, where they will be seen.
Subsequently, Emergency Services will be supported through Virtual ER assessment on the following dates and times:
November 24 , 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. November 25
November 26, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. November 27
While Virtual ER services are offered, and through the support of the current Physician team and the collaborative health team, the following services will continue to be offered at the facility:
Emergency
Acute Care (inpatient)
Medical Clinic (doctor’s office)
Lab
Medical Imaging
Continuing Care (Community Nursing)
Physiotherapy
Dietitian
Diabetes Clinic
Public Health
Women’s Wellness
Mental Health and Addictions
Doorways
For more on Virtual ERs please click here.
How Virtual ER works
In many respects, a Virtual ER operates the same as a traditional Emergency Room.
A patient requiring Emergency Services would present to the healthcare site.
The patient will be seen and assessed by the local healthcare team, this could include a Registered Nurse and or Nurse Practitioner, and either an Advanced Care Paramedic and/or a Respiratory Therapist.
The patient will be assessed by a physician virtually and managed with the support of the team on the ground.
As required, patients would be transported to the nearest Category A Hospital – Grand Falls-Windsor or Gander – to further manage their needs.
Central Health continues its efforts in recruitment for this area for both physicians and non-physician healthcare workers. Central Health has been engaging physicians directly about potential opportunities and is working with a recruitment firm to assist in its search for physicians.
We apologize for this interruption of service and thank the public for their understanding and patience as we continue to focus on providing safe and quality care for the residents of the Green Bay.
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Gayle St. Croix
Director, Communications and Government Relations
