The nurse-call system at Langley Memorial Hospital is being replaced to improve and protect patient safety.

The nurse-call system is being replaced to ensure patients continue to be attended to quickly and efficiently. Due to changes in current technology, the older nurse-call system cannot simply be upgraded. To bring the system at Langley Memorial Hospital into code compliance, total replacement is required.

The project is a routine capital investment, and the total project cost of $200,000 will be funded by the government of British Columbia.

The nurse-call system replacement is planned to be completed by January 2013.

Since 2001, more than $7 billion has been spent on health-capital projects in British Columbia. Over the next three years, British Columbia's health-care system will benefit from investments, including new medical equipment and modernized health facilities as part of a $2.3-billion health-sector capital plan.

Quotes:

Langley MLA Mary Polak -

"I'm proud Fraser Health is so attentive to patient care and safety, and I feel that Langley Memorial Hospital is an extremely valuable asset to the community."

Fraser Health president and CEO, Dr. Nigel Murray -

"Replacing the nurse-call system to improve patient safety is an opportunity for all of us to ensure that we have the tools and environment to provide the very best health care and services to our community."

Media Contacts:

Ryan Jabs
Media Relations Manager
Ministry of Health
250 952-1887 (media line)

Fraser Health Media Pager
604 450-7881