All Saints Collaborative Emergency Centre Providing Springhill with Better Care Sooner

Published by the Premier's Office

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

People in Springhill now have shorter waits for emergency and primary care. Premier Darrell Dexter officially opened the province's second collaborative emergency centre at All Saints Hospital.

Quotes

“ The grand opening of the province's second collaborative emergency centre is a key part of government's commitment to ensure Nova Scotians and their families receive better health care, sooner. By bringing emergency departments and local family practices together to work as a team, we are fulfilling that commitment in a way that makes sense.” Premier Darrell Dexter

“ The highly trained doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, paramedics and other health-care professionals at this collaborative emergency centre are doing an exceptional job, and I want to thank them for their admirable work and support. These committed health-care professionals are working diligently to ensure that this facility will continue to be a trusted, integral part of the community.” Premier Darrell Dexter

“ Based on our experience with the first CEC, we are confident this new model will meet the health care needs of this community, as has been the case in Parrsboro. As we ultimately make the transition to overnight care being provided by two registered nurses in collaboration with the online oversight physician, it will be an opportunity to introduce yet another model of emergency care that builds on the training and expertise of our highly skilled nurses.” Bruce Quigley, CEO of the Cumberland Health Authority

Quick Facts

• Collaborative emergency centres keep emergency rooms open, reduce patient wait times and provide a team-based approach that offers continuity of care. This ensures that patients can get the appropriate treatment before a minor health issue turns into a health crisis.
• The services at the collaborative emergency centre in Springhill include:
  • access to primary health care by a team of professionals, including doctors and nurse practitioners, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week
  • same-day or next-day access to medical appointments
  • 24/7 access to emergency care
• During the day, doctors and nurse practitioners are available at the collaborative emergency centre to treat patients. Between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., a team including a primary care paramedic and two registered nurses staff the centre to ensure patients get the care they need.
• An EHS oversight physician provides assistance by phone.
• The province will announce at least four more collaborative emergency centres this year.

Learn More

• Better Care Sooner
• Premier's Office

Media Contacts

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Health and Wellness

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