MOH contingency measures

The health ministry said contingency arrangements remain in effect at health facilities affected by nurses not turning up for work.



The ministry said elective surgeries have been postponed and non-critical patients discharged.



In addition, persons have been urged to make alternative arrangements for their health care at this time unless their situation is considered an emergency.



The ministry said based on reports it received the affected institutions include the Kingston Public and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals, the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Mandeville Regional, Linstead, Annotto Bay, May Pen and Port Maria Hospitals.



Despite an order by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal for nurses to resume duties some have remained off the job.