Media Release
Northern Territory Government
NT Health
Statement on Katherine Hospital capacity management – Code Yellow
3 November 2022
A Code Yellow has been called for Katherine Hospital due to a peak in hospital capacity following an increase in patients who require emergency care.
A Code Yellow enacts a number of practices and will allow the hospital to closely manage the situation and implement measures to ease pressures on the hospital system.
Patient safety is a priority and the dedicated staff at Katherine Hospital work hard to ensure Territorians continue to receive the best patient-centred care possible.
We thank our hard working staff and the community for supporting us and appreciate your understanding and patience.
If you are unsure of how to manage your illness or injury, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au [https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/?fbclid=IwAR2q8dU8p4mXIL66SYk1qAVe8AZf-33mSRId3gfEBMqjpljQ4aCxC8FctDs] or call Healthdirect for free on 1800 022 222 to find the right care.
