Bed Block Crisis: Hospitals Overwhelmed
Update: 2025-12-09
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Over one thousand patients in New South Wales are unnecessarily staying in hospitals due to lack of disability or aged care support, causing a fifty percent increase in bed block in the past year. This issue, exacerbated by delays in federally funded placements, is straining the health system, reducing critical care beds, and increasing emergency department wait times. However, separate data shows improved emergency response times and a decrease in non-urgent patient visits due to hospital alternatives. The bed block problem is a major concern in public hospital funding negotiations, with states seeking more federal support for a sustainable healthcare system.
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