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Moisture Forces Temporary Closure of Dialysis Center
16 Sep
Summary
- 86 dialysis patients relocated for two months due to floor damage.
- Repairs are underway at Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre.
- Patients will receive treatment at Victoria General Hospital and Bridgewater.
Eighty-six dialysis patients are being temporarily relocated due to significant moisture damage at the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre. The issue caused the clinic's floor to bubble and lift, necessitating its closure for approximately two months, beginning September 28 and concluding around December 7.
Patients receiving treatment at the 24-chair facility will be redirected to alternative locations. Health Minister Michelle Thompson confirmed that seven patients will travel to Bridgewater for their treatments, while the majority will attend services at Victoria General Hospital. This arrangement aims to find locations closest to patients' homes.
Nova Scotia Health has engaged the facility partner, EllisDon, to conduct the necessary flooring repairs. These works are being managed under warranty, as the Bayers Lake centre is a relatively new facility, having opened in 2023. Officials have emphasized stringent infection control measures at Victoria General Hospital.
