Virtual Physician Program Introduced to Rosetown Emergency Room
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is pleased to extend the virtual physician program to the emergency room (ER) at the Rosetown and District Health Centre. Through this innovative program, residents in Rosetown and area continue to benefit from uninterrupted access to emergency department services.
Recruitment and retention of health-care professionals remains a top priority for the SHA and the Government of Saskatchewan. The virtual physician program is a temporary measure that helps sustain and support access to emergency health services while the SHA continues work to stabilize health human resources, particularly in rural and remote communities.
Using the existing technology of HealthLine 811, the virtual physician program provides nursing staff with remote access to a physician. This virtual network supports the health-care team in addressing the immediate medical needs of patients coming to the ER in Rosetown when local physicians are unavailable. All patients are assessed, triaged and receive treatment based on their care needs.
In addition to Rosetown, the program has supported access to emergency health services for residents in Biggar, Broadview, Davidson, Gravelbourg, Herbert, Kipling, Outlook, Oxbow, Porcupine Plain and Preeceville.
Individuals requiring emergency services should call 9-1-1. Non-urgent health-related questions may be directed to the 24/7 HealthLine service by calling 8-1-1.
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