在2025年,惠灵顿医院的急诊处每天几乎两次发红,在人员配备和能力危机中延误了对一半病人的护理。 Wellington Hospital’s ER hit code red nearly twice daily in 2025, delaying care for half its patients amid staffing and capacity crises.

惠灵顿医院急诊部在2025年几乎每天两次触发红色代码,1月至10月共发生575起事故,工作人员人数众多,大约一半病人的护理工作被推迟。 Wellington Hospital’s emergency department triggered code red nearly twice daily in 2025, with 575 incidents from January to October, overwhelming staff and delaying care for about half of patients. 尽管到12月病人的及时流动从48.4%上升到61%,但官员承认情况仍然无法持续。 Despite a rise in timely patient movement from 48.4% to 61% by December, officials acknowledge the situation remains unsustainable. 卫生部长Simeon Brown证实,在惠灵顿市中心增加2 000万美元的本国工作人员和延长紧急护理时数的同时,正在对医院进行完全资金到位的重新开发。 Health Minister Simeon Brown confirmed a fully funded hospital redevelopment is underway, alongside a $20 million national staffing boost and extended urgent care hours in central Wellington. 批评者警告有135 %超载的风险 病人的安全和健康结果恶化。 Critics warn the 135% overload risks patient safety and worsening health outcomes.