Emergency Room @Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital experiencing 'surge' in patient volume
- This has resulted in increase wait times @ Emergency Room
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is advising the public that the Emergency Room at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is currently experiencing a surge in patient volume. Photo: VINO/File
Members of the public with non-emergency concerns are encouraged to seek care at the Road Town Clinic located in the Major Peebles Wing. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is advising the public that the Emergency Room at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is currently experiencing a surge in patient volume.
As a result, wait times may be longer than usual.
"Our medical team is working diligently to ensure all patients are assessed and treated as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that patients with life-threatening or urgent conditions will be prioritised," BVIHSA stated in a press release this afternoon, Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Members of the public with non-emergency concerns are encouraged to seek care at the Road Town Clinic located in the Major Peebles Wing.
"We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period," BVIHSA stated.
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31 Responses to “Emergency Room @Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital experiencing 'surge' in patient volume”
Money well spent!!
1. Abnormal increase in number of patients seeking care.
2. Reduced number of doctors and other medical staff available to offer care.
3. Increased number of multi trauma cases requiring more intensive and specialized medical care.
How does adequate staffing of your ER and support services affect all of the scenarios above.
DOGS / WHILE YA'AL TREATING YOURSELVES TO A RAISE ( HOW DO YOU PEOPLE SLEEP AT NIGHT ? ???? ) KARMA WILL CATCH UP WITH ALL OF YOU
Maybe that’s the reason for the surge in the ER.
The ER nurse are the best. If they need support, give it too them!
There is not enough doctors and paramedical staff take care of the patients.
Hence the long waiting time. Did SHE present nay figures. No. It is just a cheeky cover up for poor management and poor treatment of staff. All the good staff are leaving because they are tired on the impoverish management and the poor treatment of staff. You need to get rid of the top management and the HR staff and start afresh even though the reputation is already awash in the medical community out there.