Vithas Almería sees “significant increase” in covid-19 incidence during summer

The emergency services at Visas Almería Hospital see an increase in the number of patients during the summer months between June and August. Almeria Hospital (11,154 people) and Vithas El Ejido Medical Center (3,986 people) treated a total of more than 15,000 adults. Additionally, 3,055 of these cases have been registered as pediatric emergencies.

The main reasons for hospital visits in children are gastroenteritis and otitis media. The most notable illnesses in adults include respiratory disease, sunburn, traffic accidents, sprains, and trauma such as gastroenteritis.

Another noteworthy fact is that the incidence of covid-19 has increased significantly recently, although the severity has not been recorded. The increase in positive cases is due to displacement and a concentration of events over the summer. Currently, respiratory illnesses account for more than 35% of emergency room visits.

Regarding the process once a patient enters the emergency room, Dr. Martinez explains the steps “Once the patient reaches the admission counter, he will proceed to the waiting room where he will be asked to be triaged according to Manchester Global Hospital and they will assign you The doctor who treats you. Depending on the priority of the emergency, the patient will be called for a consultation and will be cared for by medical staff.

In order to provide the highest quality of service, the Visas Almeria emergency team has increased staffing during the summer “peak hours” (11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 12:00 am) to facilitate and Reduce patient waiting time.

The priority is you

Today, Visas Almería Hospital is the benchmark for private healthcare in the province, enjoying top-notch quality care and being supported by a network of highly regarded physicians who work every day to improve the health and experience of their patients.

Its emergency department has its own space, with functional areas and pathways, separate from other facilities and directly connected to the center’s other services, designed to facilitate the speed and prioritization of patient care. The organization of media and space favors the efficiency of the professionals who serve them, providing high-quality and fully personalized emergency services.

Vithas Almería Emergency Services serves approximately more than 64,000 people each year. Each day, emergency professionals care for an average of 175 patients, and during periods of increased population and/or higher frequency, this number can triple, reaching almost 400 patients per day as of August 14.

About Vitas

Vithas Group consists of 20 hospitals and 37 healthcare centers located in 13 provinces. Vithas has 12,500 professionals, making it one of the leaders in Spanish healthcare. In addition, the group has integrated the Vithas Foundation, Vithas Red Diagnóstica and Plaza Salud Procurement Center.

Vithas, supported by the Goodgrower Group, bases its corporate strategy on recognized healthcare quality, patient experience, research and innovation, and social and environmental commitments.