The new Oak Park Hospital in Havant may not be equipped enough to handle the growing numbers of patients, slated to be heavy in the next 20 years.
Hampshire County Council's health watch dog, concerned with the capacity of the hospital, has demanded a detailed report.
Flexibility and facilities need of the hour in hospitals
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association which recently appointed a new president has expressed the need for accommodative work
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association which recently appointed a new president has expressed the need for accommodative work
According to the Hampshire Primary Care Trust, the number of beds should suffice, especially since most of the patients will receive treatment at Queen Alexandra Hospital, , Portsmouth, currently undergoing renovation.
Inger Hebden, director of capital planning at Hampshire PCT, said: 'The key is to make sure we build community hospitals that can last 30 years, hopefully 60 years, in such a way that they can cope with changing needs. We are keeping some of the adjacent land in PCT ownership in case we need to expand.'
Private Sector Unwilling to Invest in Additional Hospital Beds Pending State Directive on Healthcare
South Africa is facing a huge shortage of hospital beds. There are only about 65,495 public and 28,000 private beds with nearly 75% of the private hospital beds occupied throughout the week.
South Africa is facing a huge shortage of hospital beds. There are only about 65,495 public and 28,000 private beds with nearly 75% of the private hospital beds occupied throughout the week.
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