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Joint Statement by BHB and Ministry of Health: Update on Emergency Department patient flow and bed capacity management

Tuesday 2 June 2026: The Ministry of Health and the Bermuda Hospitals Board are providing an update on ongoing work to improve patient flow, reduce Emergency Department overcrowding, and strengthen Bermuda’s acute and long-term care capacity. This update forms part of the shared commitment to keep the public informed as progress continues, particularly at King … Continue reading

2 June 2026 Home Page, News

Joint Statement BHB & Ministry of Health: Enhanced hospital protocols significantly improve patient flow and reduce bed boarding

Tuesday 19 May 2026: The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and the Ministry of Health confirmed that strengthened patient‑flow protocols are already delivering meaningful improvements across the hospital. The enhanced discharge process now includes several coordinated steps to improve patient movement through the system. An estimated date of discharge is set by the hospitalist within 24 … Continue reading

20 May 2026 Home Page, News

BHB and Ministry of Health Issue Joint Statement – Hospital advances new measures to ease ED bed pressures with Government support

Thursday 9 April 2026: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and the Ministry of Health are jointly acknowledging the significant and ongoing pressures affecting access to Emergency Care at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH). ED wait times are too long, and too many surgeries are being cancelled, and we are taking decisive, systemwide action to fix … Continue reading

13 April 2026 Home Page, News

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