“Bernay Hospital Emergency Department Temporarily Moved to Former Maternity Ward”

The emergency department of the Bernay hospital is temporarily moving, while the work required for its extension is carried out. Emergencies take up residence in the former maternity ward. Below are explanations from the hospital management.

In December 2020, the Bernay Hospital Center (Eure) obtained, from ARS Normandywithin the framework of the “Pact for the refoundation of emergencies”, financing the extension and redevelopment of its emergency department to create a step forward and welcome users in an environment that improves the patient journey and thereby the quality and safety of care.

In order to free up the current emergency rooms so that this project can enter its operational phase, the emergency department has movedthis Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 5 p.m., in the main building, in the premises of the former maternity ward and the former delivery rooms.

“During the duration of the move, which will take place until May 4, 2023 in the morning, the normal operation of the service will be maintained and the entry of patients will be through the usual entrance”, warns the management of the hospital. Then from 8 a.m. on May 4, the entrance for standing patients as well as for lying patients will be through the exterior entrance of the old maternity ward.

Still in the same direction,

This transitional phase will change everyone’s habits, but will allow, in the spring of 2024, to have a modernized care offer at the service of the population of the territory of Bernay.

“Adapted signage and then access control will be put in place,” promises the hospital management.

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