staffing shortages in emergency rooms, saying it is detrimental to the quality of care offered in hospitals across the province.The Association des infirmières et infirmiers d’urgence du Québec (AIIUQ) said in a statement Wednesday that it was “extremely concerned” by the lack of qualified nursing personnel and the resulting consequences “for establishments, care teams and patients.”“The situation could worsen in the coming weeks in light of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the association said.The lack of nursing staff has led to the partial or full closure of emergency departments, according to the AIIUQ.