10 months ago
Health minister promises action plan after scathing AG report on personal care homes
The provincial government finally spoke out today about a scathing report on personal care homes that included two deaths and allegations of abuse. Health Minister John Haggie says he has directed the health authority to work with the province to develop an action plan to improve conditions at personal care homes, but he’s not aware […]
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10 months ago
Disruption of blood collection and x-ray services at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre
Effective immediately there is a temporary disruption of blood collection and non-urgent medical imaging services at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre in Port aux Basques. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services says the disruption is until further notice. During this time, patients may choose to travel to Corner Brook or Stephenville for laboratory services or […]
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10 months ago
Opposition calls for investigation into death, abuse claims in AG report on personal care homes
The opposition is calling for a police investigation into the deaths and abuse claims in the Auditor General’s report on personal care homes. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.
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10 months ago
AG finds poor training, medication problems, and two serious incidents leading to deaths at personal care homes
Improperly trained staff, poor medication deliver, and eight serious incidents, two of which resulted in deaths. Those were jus tome of the findings of a scathing new report from the auditor general on personal care homes. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.
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