Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital’s private emergency department will reopen 24/7 in August after securing a partnership with health provider Care 24-7.
The department has been closed on weekends for over two years due to a shortage of medical staff.
From August 19th, Calvary Regional Chief Executive Melissa Evans said the partnership “will ensure” the hospital has “clinically appropriate care available around the clock”.
“Final preparations are underway including medical staff appointments, cosmetic upgrades to the department and signage,” she said.
“New technology implementation and training will soon begin to ensure an enhanced experience for patients and staff.”
Care 24-7 Managing Director Dr Sharad Pandit described the partnership as a “welcome extension”.
“We have a longstanding partnership with Calvary in Australia and we now look forward to working with the whole team in Hobart to deliver a world-class emergency service for the people of southern Tasmania,” Dr Pandit said.
Emergency care is also available at the Hobart Private Hospital and public Royal Hobart Hospital.
