BC Nurses' Union demands immediate safety action from Island Health at 2 long-term care homes due to complex resident issues and lack of staffing & rules.
The B.C. Nurses' Union is urgently calling for immediate action from Island Health at two long-term care homes due to safety concerns arising from a challenging population with complex medical and mental health issues. Staff report a lack of rules, specialized staffing, and increased violence. The Union's president, Adriane Gear, demands steps to ensure safety for workers and residents. In response, Island Health states it plans to develop separate facilities for these complex residents but has increased security, allocated staffing, and equipped staff with special equipment to protect against exposure to toxic inhalants at existing facilities.
August 22, 2024
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