Quebec female inspector calls for review of long-term care model after death from COVID-19
Quebec’s female inspector is calling for a major overhaul of how the province takes care of the elderly.
Marie Rinfret made the recommendation in her highly critical report tabulated Tuesday on the government’s management of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, in spring 2020.
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She concluded that government officials had adopted a “hospital-centric” approach to pandemic preparedness, and overlooked the danger posed to long-term care homes despite their residents. very fragile.
The report paints a picture of a health system falling into disarray, leading to impromptu decisions, staff confusion and the inability to properly apply directives.
Nearly 4,000 people died in long-term care homes between February and June 2020, accounting for nearly 70% of deaths reported in Quebec in the first wave.
Rinfret’s 27 recommendations include adopting a risk assessment and management policy in long-term care homes, detailed planning for infection prevention and control measures, and rethinking how The province provides living space for the elderly.
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