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Ambulance ramping is up. Hospitals face elective surgery backlogs, COVID-related issues, and increased mental health presentations. Government initiatives underway.
🟡 Medium · Question without notice4 December 2020 · 521 words
WA hospitals struggle with ramping due to backlogs, COVID, and mental health. Upgrades planned.
Government addresses ambulance ramping with hospital upgrades and mental health initiatives.
“Dealing with that actually fills beds in the hospitals and that, obviously, puts stress on the system, if you like.”
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Members who spoke
Kirkup, Mr ZakMcGowan, Mr Mark
Topics
Ambulance RampingHealthcareCOVID-19Mental HealthHospital Funding
· 4 December 2020
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