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Medical staff not at fault at CHSLD Herron last March: report The inquiry pins the blame for the mistreatment of the residents, more than 30 of whom had died within a matter of weeks, on the management of the privately-run nursing home.
Author of the article: Aaron Derfel • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: Mar 16, 2021 • March 16, 2021 • 5 minute read • “The investigation into the quality of medical services and nursing care at CHSLD Herron … did not show evidence of apparent shortcomings on the part of the members of the orders regarding their professional responsibilities or skills,” a joint inquiry has determined. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette
MONTREAL A damning report into the situation at the Herron CHSLD at the beginning of the pandemic calls on the province to revoke private care-home permits and ensure their level of care is the same as public institutions. In the Herron COVID-19 outbreak last spring, 31 residents died. The report, by three Quebec professional orders governing health-care workers, found the situation was out of control. At one point there was only one nurse left to care for about 100 patients, it said, since staff had been told not to come to work if they showed symptoms of COVID-19 or if they came into contact with someone who tested positive.