Calgary emergency rooms are facing critical overcapacity as flu season approaches, prompting officials to urge doctors to expedite admission decisions, according to a recent memo. The situation is expected to worsen, with a current mandate for paramedics to quickly offload patients to manage increased calls. Hospitalizations for influenza are rising, with 1,635 admissions reported since the season began, and the province has opened 123 out of 130 temporary hospital beds designated for respiratory virus surges. Emergency leaders are stepping in to help manage patient flow amid severe delays and safety risks in care.
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