Hospital cited for a possum is 'running rampant' on a ward

Conditions at Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia, are so bad, vermin including a possum have been found on the wards


Conditions at Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia, are so bad that a possum is 'running rampant' on a ward, according to an article on the The Australian News Local website.

MP Jodi McKay said staff had reported a possum darting about a room in buildings that dated back to World War II.

The Concord general manager said the one possum was located at the hospital about a year ago, but was appropriately relocated locally.

But Concord business case for redevelopment said failure to act would have serious consequences including safety concerns for staff, patients and visitors.

Read the article.

 

 



December 1, 2015


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