2023-09-17 13:46:38
Due to the tense situation in health establishments in the Grand Est region, a white plan has been activated in the sector. Residents are recommended to call 15 before going to the emergency room.
The Grand Est regional health agency (ARS) has activated the white plan in Moselle to deal with a tense situation in the department’s hospitals, in particular the emergency departments, it announced on Saturday in a press release.
Activation of a white plan allows establishment directors to reorganize themselves, for example by unscheduling operations considered non-urgent or by reorganizing staff schedules.
It is recommended that the population, particularly residents of Metz and Thionville, call 15 before going to the emergency room.
“High pressure”
“In a context of strong pressure observed on health establishments for several weeks, with increased difficulties in the emergency services of establishments in Moselle, the ARS Grand Est has triggered the territorial white plan and is asking public and private establishments of the department to activate the internal mobilization plan ‘white plan'”, writes the ARS.
“The hospital situation is currently tense, particularly due to a lack of medical and nursing staff leading to bed closures and an adaptation of the operation of a certain number of hospital services in the department, including emergency services” , explains the agency.
Health professionals called to “mobilize”
“The ARS Grand Est calls for the mobilization of all health professionals, including those in the city, to strengthen hospital teams who are in high demand,” requests the regional health agency.
“The ARS would like to point out that activation of the white plan should not lead to forgoing care, and in particular invites people suffering from a chronic illness requiring regular care, to consult if necessary,” underlines -she.
If necessary, establishments located in the neighboring departments of Meurthe-et-Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Meuse may be contacted.
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