“The pressure on the health system is relentless and has caused ramping, overcrowding, delayed and missed care,” their letter states.
“Health professionals have and continue to work short staffed, double shifts and under extreme pressure and duress. Ultimately, this results in poorer service and poorer health outcomes for the community for whom our member’s care.
“As Premier, it was you and your Government’s decision to reopen the borders.”
The unions said as case number rise, their members are experiencing issues including unprecedented ambulance delays of up to seven hours for emergency cases; staff shortages requiring others to work up to 18 hours a day; lack of personal protective equipment; overflowing hazardous waste bins and lxjmtzywack of breaks.
