Emergency department and elective surgery waiting times are still falling well short of community expectations, says Campbelltown MP Greg Warren.
The Bureau of Health Information 2020 January-March quarterly report findings paint a grim picture of Campbelltown Hospital, according to Mr Warren.
More than 20,600 people presented to the hospital’s Emergency Department during the three month period – an average of more than 275 people a day.
But fewer than 54 per cent of patients left the ED within the desired four hour period.
According to the report there were also 2,422 people stuck on the elective surgery waiting list – an increase of 282 from the same period 12 months prior.
“The latest Bureau of Health Information quarterly report really does not make for good reading for Campbelltown Hospital,” Mr Warren said.
“Let’s be crystal clear – the dedicated, passionate and hard-working staff at Campbelltown Hospital are not to blame for these dire results.
“The staff do the best they can with the lack of resources, support and funding afforded to them by the state government.
“When almost half of the patients presenting to the ED aren’t leaving within the desired four hour period, you know there is a significant problem.
“The number of people presenting to the ED has risen by about 2330 people each month since 2011,’’ he said.
“But there has not been an increase in staff numbers, resources or support to match that growth.
“The NSW Liberals have a lot to answer for given their neglect of Campbelltown Hospital over the past nine years.”
