Though everyone was busy over the Christmas and New Year period the staff at the Young Hospital emergency department (ED) were extra busy.
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With a total of 218 patient presentations between 24 December 2018 and midnight January 1, 2019 the staff definitely had plenty to keep them occupied.
Out of the 218 visitors 13 were deemed Triage 2 (Emergency), 73 were Triage 3 (Urgent), 105 Triage 4 (Semi urgent) and 27 Triage 5 (Non-urgent).
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According to the Murrumbidgee Local Health District 97 percent of patients that visited the Young Emergency Department were treated within the New South Wales Health ED triage target times.
The range of presentations were just as varied as the level of severity with people showing up with trauma/injuries, chest and abdominal pain, respiratory conditions, allergic reactions, sore throats and generally unwell as well as animal bites.
There were also five babies born during the Christmas and New Year period including one born at 3.30am on New Year’s Day.
Acting Facility Nurse Manager Belinda Downey thanked all Young Hospital medical, nursing and support staff who worked during the Christmas and New Year period.
“It’s important to acknowledge our staff who spent the festive season away from their families and friends to look after people in our community who needed hospital care,” Ms Donwey said.
“It was business as usual for Young Hospital as emergency care is a 24-hour, seven day service. Unfortunately, people still get sick over the Christmas period,” she said.
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Ms Downey also urged local residents to keep the ED for emergencies only.
“We advise people with minor conditions to see their General Practitioner (GP), visit their local pharmacy or contact healthdirect for general advice and information,” she said.
Healthdirect provides free health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours, seven days a week by phone on 1800 022 222 for advice from a Registered Nurse.
The nurse can also connect you to an emergency service if necessary.
Healthdirect can also be accessed online at www.healthdirect.gov.au.
MLHD remind the public in an emergency, always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.
