It's been some years since we've heard about progress on the expansion plans for Eagle Ridge Hospital. But there might be more reason to push this project ahead in the wake of news that the Port Moody health care facility is struggling to reduce congestion.
According to Fraser Health's latest report card, the hospital has failed to meet its target of getting 55% of patients admitted within 10 hours. In fact, according to the report, only 32% of patients were admitted within that time frame during the study's scope of the months between January and August.
That's not the worst record among hospitals but it is near the bottom. Clearly, the number of beds has not kept up with demand as the Tri-Cities continue to grow.
It's time for a full airing of ERH expansion plans and financial feasibility so we can see light at the end of the tunnel.
