Delivering shorter waits, less ramping and better emergency care

Key points

• Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has committed a Liberal and Nationals government to deliver up to 10 new or expanded patient transit lounges across Victorian hospitals. The lounges would give patients who are medically ready to leave a dedicated space while they wait for medication, transport or final discharge arrangements.
• This would free inpatient beds sooner for patients waiting in emergency departments. A $99 million Patient Transit Lounge Fund would prioritise hospitals with the most severe ambulance ramping.
• Locations would be decided after consultation with health services and clinical need.