Premier Tim Houston answers questions from reporters following a healthcare summit at Department of Health and Wellness offices on Barrington Street on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. - Ryan TaplinThere are so many people pulling in the right direction to improve our health care system and some of the actions announced Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023, can help. But there's one thing in particular that I think is desperately needed: information.
And then this quote: “My message to all the leaders here today is to go like hell, just get going to get this fixed.” https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/nova-scotia-health-department-rolls-out-plan-to-deliver-improved-emergency-care-quicker-100815452/ There was one action item that I think will make a huge difference if they can make it happen today: having someone in the emergency department providing comfort and support; being in the waiting room to help explain the wait; giving blankets and water and more importantly, information.This could also be helpful in reassessing patient needs.