Hospital air conditioning system broken down again

THE air conditioning system at the $100m Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital has broken down again, according to sources close to the matter.

Malfunctioning units stalled surgeries in September when four of six compressors were hit by surges after a power outage.

It is not clear whether the current break down is an extension of this problem; however, officials at the time projected that the equipment would be repaired that month.

The Tribune has also received reports of drug shortages in several departments, but this was not confirmed by officials.

Yesterday, former Free National Movement Senator and leading surgeon Dr Duane Sands said he was aware of the “unfortunate” challenges, but did not have specific details.

Dr Sands said: “These are challenges that continue to plague the hospital, it’s unfortunate that yet again the operating rooms have reduced capacity. It impacts the care patients get, overcrowding on wards and emergency rooms, and also patient perception of the quality of care.”

The Tribune tried to contact the Public Hospitals Authority, but did not get a response up to press time.

Comments

ThisIsOurs says...

Meanwhile LBT has hijacked the entire country with her antics.

Posted 9 December 2016, 1:51 p.m. Suggest removal

Islandgirl says...

NHI! Whooo hooo!

Posted 9 December 2016, 3:03 p.m. Suggest removal

sheeprunner12 says...

Symptomatic of the entire Perry Christie term ............. smh

Posted 9 December 2016, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal

TalRussell says...

Comrades Is the coolers off at the Morgue?

Posted 9 December 2016, 3:53 p.m. Suggest removal

Publius says...

If PMH was the hospital they and their loved ones went to, everything would be in working order no matter the cost. But they attend doctors abroad, so to hell with the majority of the people who access public health.

Posted 9 December 2016, 4:35 p.m. Suggest removal

Well_mudda_take_sic says...

Any and everything wrong with our Public Health Authority (PHA) today, after millions and millions of dollars have already been spent on new facilities, etc., can be attributed to the incompetence and cronyism of FRANK SMITH, Sir Snake's son-in-law, and Crooked Christie's decision to appoint him Chairman of the PHA.

Posted 9 December 2016, 4:49 p.m. Suggest removal

sheeprunner12 says...

............. and chief crook Herbert Brown (how come he is not in jail???)

Posted 9 December 2016, 5:07 p.m. Suggest removal

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