Rotorua ED nurses 'devastated' over woman's death after three-hour wait

A woman died at Rotorua Hospital's emergency department (ED) on August 22, after waiting three hours to be seen. Rotorua Hospital ED was one of 11 identified as understaffed at least half the time in July, according to The Post (https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350411194/nurse-shortages-eds-me...

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Published inNursing New Zealand (Wellington, N.Z. : 1995) pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors Kiriona, Renee, Longmore, Mary
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wellington New Zealand Nurses' Organisation 01.09.2024
Subjects
Emergency medical care
Hospitals
Nurses
Patient safety
Workforce planning
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Summary:A woman died at Rotorua Hospital's emergency department (ED) on August 22, after waiting three hours to be seen. Rotorua Hospital ED was one of 11 identified as understaffed at least half the time in July, according to The Post (https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350411194/nurse-shortages-eds-mental-health-units-and-childrens-wards-most-days). "Having units and wards with shifts below target regularly, indicates that we have increased risks for patient safety, patient outcomes and nursing workforce safety."
ISSN:1173-2032