Andorra Hospital Emergency Department Faces Equipment Decay Complaints

Patients and visitors at the emergency department of Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital have raised concerns over the poor condition of equipment in patient bays. Shared images and videos reveal wall sockets pulled loose from their mountings, misaligned connectors, and non-functional controls for adjusting bed positions.

The footage, obtained by local media, shows clear deterioration in several areas where patients and families wait. Among the issues are detached power outlets, faulty connection points, and broken call buttons intended to summon medical staff. Users have highlighted these problems as they affect basic functionality during treatment.

SAAS officials, which manages Andorra's public health services, acknowledge that some facilities are outdated. They maintain, however, that proper maintenance is carried out routinely. The agency attributes most damage to careless handling by patients or even staff, such as improper unplugging of devices.

While SAAS concedes room for improvement in isolated cases, it insists the hospital's age does not prevent adequate upkeep. No timeline has been provided for repairs, and the service has not detailed plans to address the reported faults.