Earlier this week, a major nursing staff shortage nearly forced drastic measures at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, as management mulled over the idea of temporarily closing ER facilities during Overnight hours. They pumped the brakes on that idea 24 hours later. However, a sudden COVID outbreak has forced their hand, as the Emergency Room plans to go dark at 7 o’clock on Saturday morning. It will remain that way until Thursday. President and CEO Michael Cohen outlines the chaotic challenges that lie ahead on today’s edition of CFRA Live.

<p>Earlier this week, a major nursing staff shortage nearly forced drastic measures at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, as management mulled over the idea of temporarily closing ER facilities during Overnight hours. They pumped the brakes on that idea 24 hours later. However, a sudden COVID outbreak has forced their hand, as the Emergency Room plans to go dark at 7 o’clock on Saturday morning. It will remain that way until Thursday. President and CEO Michael Cohen outlines the chaotic challenges that lie ahead on today’s edition of CFRA Live.</p>

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CFRA Live – After mulling over potential Overnight shutdowns of its ER facilities, a sudden COVID-19 outbreak forces Perth hospital to make a difficult decision

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