New AHS report calls for cardiac catheterization in Red Deer
RED DEER – Alberta Health Services has released two reports today on the state of healthcare in Red Deer and central Alberta, including a highly-anticipated report calling for a cardiac catheterization lab at Red Deer Regional Hospital.
AHS officials say the Central Zone Healthcare Plan captures the current state of healthcare in central Alberta, explains why change is needed and provides a blueprint to guide the system forward five, 10 and 15 years into the future. Engagement sessions with local stakeholders began in fall 2016.
“We know that we have to look at healthcare differently in order to improve quality and safety, while at the same time, ensuring publicly funded healthcare remains sustainable for future generations,” Kerry Bales, Chief Operating Officer, AHS Central Zone says in a media release.
AHS says the Central Zone Healthcare Plan promotes wellness, improves how services work together, and provides direction for current and future health services, specifically for residents of Central Zone. And when residents do need to visit the hospital, Bales says the goal is to treat them as effectively as possible to get them home sooner.