Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without a physician from 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, until 7 a.m. on Wednesday June 26.
As a result, the ED will be temporarily closed beginning at 4 p.m. June 25 in order for patients in the department to be seen and treated by a physician while coverage is available.
During the temporary closure, AHS says nursing staff will remain in the ED to assess any patients who present to the site. They will provide first aid where needed and refer patients to alternate care facilities in surrounding communities, including the Myron Thompson Health Centre in Sundre, Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre and Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.
EMS will transport patients to other sites as needed.
Anyone requiring emergency medical care during this time is asked to call 911. EMS calls will be re-routed to surrounding facilities. All other services at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre will continue to operate as normal during the ED closure. AHS says physician support for inpatient units is not impacted.
AHS says it appreciates the support of surrounding healthcare centres and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time.
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