Healthcare System in Crisis as Hospitals Run Far Over Capacity

Dr. Anna KindyBC’s hospitals are being stretched dangerously far beyond their limits.57 out of 80 hospitals in BC are running over capacity, with some running at as high as 160% capacity.“Evidence shows that when hospitals reach 90% capacity, patient care becomes compromised, and at over 100% serious adverse events including death increase dramatically,” said Dr. Anna Kindy, Shadow Minister for