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Quebec’s long-term care homes were ‘blind spot’ in preparing for COVID-19 crisis, ombudsman says
By Kalina Laframboise Global News
Posted December 10, 2020 11:04 am
Updated December 10, 2020 12:18 pm
Long-term care homes in Quebec were the “blind spot” in preparation for the novel coronavirus pandemic and management of the first wave put pressure on ill-equipped CHSLDs to provide the same level of care as hospitals, the province’s ombudsman has found.
Marie Rinfret issued a progress report Thursday into the handling of the first wave of the health crisis in the province’s CHSLDs, which largely bore the brunt of COVID-19 in the spring.
She is calling for several changes in those facilities, including fixing staff shortages and changing how they are managed, in order to provide better care and services to residents and their families.
Quebec’s public health director has estimated 70 per cent of those who have died in the province lived in long-term care homes and private seniors’ residences.
In a statement, the ombudsman’s office points out that several witnesses to the pandemic “described a disorganized, exhausted system despite the immense dedication of healthcare workers” in long-term care homes...
Quebec’s long-term care homes were ‘blind spot’ in preparing for COVID-19 crisis, ombudsman says
By Kalina Laframboise Global News
Posted December 10, 2020 11:04 am
Updated December 10, 2020 12:18 pm
Long-term care homes in Quebec were the “blind spot” in preparation for the novel coronavirus pandemic and management of the first wave put pressure on ill-equipped CHSLDs to provide the same level of care as hospitals, the province’s ombudsman has found.
Marie Rinfret issued a progress report Thursday into the handling of the first wave of the health crisis in the province’s CHSLDs, which largely bore the brunt of COVID-19 in the spring.
She is calling for several changes in those facilities, including fixing staff shortages and changing how they are managed, in order to provide better care and services to residents and their families.
Quebec’s public health director has estimated 70 per cent of those who have died in the province lived in long-term care homes and private seniors’ residences.
In a statement, the ombudsman’s office points out that several witnesses to the pandemic “described a disorganized, exhausted system despite the immense dedication of healthcare workers” in long-term care homes...