Colleagues
Our minor side is now frequently becoming a medical ward. When I was first appointed consultant over 14 years ago it ran very efficiently and we could zip through the walking wounded. Bums never sat sat very long on seats usual thing. No need for Trick and treat. During the last 18 months the whole thing has gone pear shaped. Due to excessive demand we now routinely cramp beds into the cubicles and the whole system becomes log jammed with Ambulances waiting to decamp their patients.
Next month we are going to be assessed viz the 4 hour targets. I suspect we will pass with over 90% compliance as the powers that be will cram even more beds into the unit, including my office.
Seriously though have the list got any solutions?
Danny Mcgeehan
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