Sask. Health Authority introduces service outage alert system

The Saskatchewan Health Authority to now begin posting all emergency service disruptions daily at 4 p.m.

Beginning Nov.10th, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will issue service outage updates using a new process on its website.

Regardless of the length of all emergency disruptions, will now be posted publicly on the SHA website with updates daily at 4 p.m., seven days a week.

The website lists all the affected facilities alphabetically and provide direct links from the SHA Facilities & Locations directory to community-specific disruption notices.

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When emergency room services are disrupted, signage will be posted at the affected facility. Real-time information is also available by calling Healthline 811, toll-free, 24 hours a day. Patients and families can speak with Registered Nurses and other qualified health professionals for advice on service availability or health guidance.

In a news release announcing the change, the SHA said it is working to improve this process by developing a user-friendly public interface for real-time updates.

In any life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately. Paramedics will assess, treat, and transport patients to the nearest available medical facility.