Peter Jones: Author of study into Emergency Departments says there is variability in resourcing
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Disparities in wait times at our Emergency Departments. A study published in today's Medical Journal finds a mismatch in EDs' workload, structure and staffing numbers, with median wait times ranging...
show moreA study published in today's Medical Journal finds a mismatch in EDs' workload, structure and staffing numbers, with median wait times ranging from 13 minutes to more than an hour and a half.
Study author Peter Jones told Mike Hosking the survey shows there's variability in resourcing.
“Some departments are too small for their workload and some departments have less staff than others.”
Peter Jones says with the transformation happening in the health system, this is a good time to address some of these issues.
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