Table 1

Volume of patients in ED when bypass activated

MeanRange
*This reflects a mean ED occupancy of 174% at these times. †Patients awaiting admission may be either in the corridor or in a cubicle, according to clinical needs.
Number of patients in ED40*25–61
Number of patients in ED corridor93–16
Number of patients waiting to be seen142–23
Number of patients awaiting admission†70–19