British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix establishes minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals and plans to recruit 8,000 nurses.

British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix has announced the establishment of minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for various hospital settings, including emergency departments and operating rooms. This initiative, part of a four-year plan to recruit over 8,000 nurses, aims to enhance healthcare quality. Emergency departments will have one nurse for every three patients in general emergencies and one per trauma patient. However, conditions at Surrey Memorial Hospital remain concerning, according to local physicians.

September 18, 2024
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