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Wellington ED in Crisis | Auckland News
Wellington Hospital’s emergency department is in crisis, with patients waiting over 24 hours—sometimes falling asleep and hitting their heads before being seen. The Health Minister called it unacceptable, citing one of the worst-performing EDs in the country. While officials blame extreme winter pressure and staffing shortages, nurses describe chaotic conditions: patients treated in corridors, no privacy, and staff fearing retaliation for speaking out. Internal docs show bed blockages and wait times exceeding six hours, despite new hires and a redevelopment project slated for 2029. Though…
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