THE NSW opposition is demanding the O'Farrell government urgently fix faulty air conditioning systems at Hunter region hospitals as heatwave conditions return.
Acting Opposition Leader Linda Burney on Thursday blamed government cost-cutting for the failure to complete air conditioning upgrades at Maitland Hospital.
She said the air conditioning in the hospital's emergency ward broke down on Tuesday, leaving patients defenceless against 42 degree temperatures outside.
The government had failed to complete a $1.2 million air conditioning upgrade despite numerous complaints from patients and staff, Ms Burney said.
"We know surgical operations at Maitland are being postponed because it's too hot in the operating theatres," she said.
"With the O'Farrell government cutting billions of dollars from health, it's no surprise it's neglecting basic maintenance like air conditioning."
Patients and staff at Cessnock Hospital were also sweltering, Ms Burney said.
She said if the government did not fix the problems, Labor would shame it into action when parliament resumed.
The office of Health Minister Jillian Skinner has been contacted for comment.
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