An internal Code Orange signals staff will have to be redeployed across the hospital in the face of an external disaster. But Osler has not called a Code Orange for COVID before. But unlike in previous waves, Osler is sending patients to hospitals which are also experiencing staff shortages. “It’s across the system,” Healey said. And as in many hospitals, the lack of staff is causing more impatience and anger from patients, and has for some time.

Source: thestar January 04, 2022 23:07 UTC