Infectious Diseases Services Alert

Service Availability Alert: The Infectious Diseases service will be working with reduced staff for the next 6 months.

Inpatient Services: We aim to maintain our usual level of service for inpatients.

Ambulatory Services Impact: Expect longer wait times for routine consultations and we cannot guarantee timely availability for urgent consultations.

Urgent Consults Guidance:         

• For acute microbial illnesses consider urgent care or the ED for initial evaluation, information gathering, stabilization, and possible follow-up with Infectious Diseases (ID).
• For immediate treatment needs (e.g., managing latent TB for starting an immunocompromising drug or MRSA decolonization):
• ID e-consults are recommended for treatment decisions on recognizable issues, and typically have quick turnaround times on weekdays.
• We're implementing a waiting list for cancellations to accommodate patients as quickly as possible.

Non-Urgent Consults Guidance:

• Utilize e-consults for non-urgent matters.

• Again, we're implementing a waiting list for cancellations to accommodate patients as quickly as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience and potential delays this may cause.