Rail project could disrupt healthcare facilities operation

Hospitals fear an upgrade to Melbourne's metro rail system will compromise patient safety


Some Australian healthcare facilities fear an upgrade to Melbourne's metro rail system will compromise patient safety, according to an article on the Xinhua Net website. 

The hospitals fear that the underground drilling for the tunnel route could put the Royal Melbourne Hospital's older buildings at risk of collapsing.

"The level of noise and vibration during both the construction and operation of the Parkville station is detrimental to patents' health, wellbeing and recovery,"  hospital officials said.

"Sensitive equipment such as diagnostic imaging machines and surgical devices is compromised (affecting) the ability of major hospitals to deliver timely, safe and best practice care."

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August 23, 2016


Topic Area: Safety


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