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Nursing shortage forces Hull Hospital to postpone non-priority surgeries

An ongoing nursing shortage at the Hull Hospital has led to the temporary postponement of surgeries not considered priorities or emergencies.

'Transitional measure' means delays until Oct. 6

A blue and white hospital sign with a brick hospital building in the back.
Only emergency and priority surgeries will be taking place at the Hull Hospital until Oct. 6 as the hospital deals with an ongoing nursing shortage. (Michel Aspirot/Radio-Canada)

An ongoing nursing shortage at the Hull Hospital has led to the temporary postponement of surgeries not considered priorities or emergencies.

Until Oct. 6, only two priority surgery "lines" will be in operation, along with the hospital's normal 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week emergency surgery service, saidGuy Morissette, director of professional servicesfor Centre intgr de sant et de services sociauxde l'Outaouais.

The hospital has been dealing with a shortage of nurses since the spring. The measures were announced Thursday night.

"This is a transitional measure to allow us to put in place a plan of action that is broader," Morissette said in a French-language interview with Radio-Canada.

"This could involve transfers of activities or personnel from one facility to another facility. "

A meeting is scheduled Fridaywith members of the hospital community to find lasting solutions, Morissette said.