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Coventry Hospital Declares Critical Incident
9 Sep
Summary
- Hospital declared critical incident due to severe service pressure.
- Emergency department urged to admit only life-threatening cases.
- Demand is exceeding capacity, causing long patient waits.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has declared a critical incident due to "severe and sustained pressure" on its services. This action was deemed necessary to safeguard patient safety amidst exceptionally high demand for emergency care and significant pressure on hospital beds.
The hospital's chief nursing officer, Tracey Brigstock, has requested that the public only attend the emergency department for life-threatening emergencies. She advised seeking assistance from NHS 111, GP services, or urgent treatment centres for less severe conditions.
Brigstock acknowledged the immense efforts of the staff, stating that demand is currently exceeding the trust's capacity. This situation has led to considerable waiting times for some patients, prompting the critical incident declaration to ensure the prioritization of critical emergencies and manage resources effectively.
