Gov’t to accept recommendations, take over management of Extendicare homes temporarily
There was little beating around the bush on Thursday for Saskatchewan’s Minister for Seniors when it came to the Ombudsman’s report into the COVID outbreak at Parkside Extendicare.
“Today’s report is very troubling and we need to do better. The findings and recommendations in this report provide a clear path to do better,” said Everett Hindley.
The report details a long list of personal, procedural, and systemic issues between the home, health authority and ministry and led to the deadliest care home outbreaks in the province. Hindley apologized for what happened and for what was revealed.
“Frankly, some of it is quite troubling, quite concerning and, on behalf of the residents who died, saddening. It never should have happened. It shouldn’t have happened in this home or in any other long-term care facility in this province.”