NASSAU, Bahamas, August 14, 2021– The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) today announced that the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and the Grand Bahama Health Services (GBHS) continue to experience a staff ‘sick out’ which has impacted services for a third day.
In a statement released by PHA Corporate Communications, the public was advised that as a result of the sick-out, the public “can expect delays in accessing services at these institutions.”
“The Authority is recommending, where possible, the public access services at these institutions at a later date,” the statement noted.
It added: “PMH has experienced fluctuations in the reporting in of clinical staff. PMH Laboratory Services has reported staff shortages resulting in delays in services. Additionally, Blood Donations and Radiology have been suspended until further notice.”
Continuing, the statement said Emergency CT scans “are being outsourced,” morgue services “are suspended until further notice,” and “Housekeeping Services is affected.”
“At GBHS Community Health Services, Community Clinics are closed for the weekend, and remain on call for emergencies,” the statement said, adding: “The Rand Memorial Hospital is reporting that Diagnostic Services are being facilitated on an on-call basis. Blood donations remain suspended until further notice.”
The statement continued: “The hospital is also reporting that Switchboard operations have been impacted. Staff shortages reference Housekeeping Services is affected.
“At the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre all Departments are operating as scheduled and the institution continues to provide services to patients uninterrupted.
“The public is advised to follow all announcements and public advisories from the Ministry of Health and Public Hospitals Authority regarding Health and Hospital Services.”
