Adelaide's new hospital will have fewer beds than the last, Opposition says

Key health staff have refused to endorse plans for the new Women's and Children's Hospital because of concerns over the size and number of rooms available.But the Government says there will be more "treatment spaces"The state opposition said that, according to a 560-page draft design document, the new hospital would have 25 fewer overnight beds than the existing WCH.

Nine groups of clinicians — including emergency department and intensive care unit staff — refused to give their ticks of approval to the plan for the new hospital. "This is a project that not only is dramatically delayed but also a project that doesn't enjoy support from key clinicians that we expect to work in the hospital," Mr Malinauskas said.

"Current planning indicates that there will be 445 treatment spaces at the [new hospital]. However, this number is not final and we are extending the consultation process as we listen to the insights of clinicians."

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

Anyone knows that...

How any total beds in the system? More or less?

It’s all about building it and who gets the kick backs for that?

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