The Saskatchewan Health Authority has formally assumed responsibility for five Extendicare long term homes in Saskatchewan. There are three care homes in Regina, one in Moose Jaw and another in Saskatoon under the Extendicare banner. The agreement was announced last October but became efffective this past weekend. There are 1,300 staff at the five locations. […]
The provincial ombudsman’s report pointed out there still hasn’t an apology to families of those who died at Parkside Extendicare. Mary McFadyen’s report, which was released at the Legislature Thursday, said the Saskatchewan Health Authority was able to implement one of their four recommendations and are working on the other three, but have received no […]
The future of the Extendicare facilities was discussed during Thursday’s Question Period at the Legislative assembly The SHA assumed the responsibilities as administrators for the long term care services at the five Extendicare facilities in the province earlier this year. Minister Responsible for Seniors Everett Hindley says the government is undergoing an evaluation process. “Our […]
More scathing criticism of the provincial government’s proposed Bill 70 — which would alter security on the Legislative grounds — was discussed today during Question Period. As part of the bill, a new security team would assume many duties that are currently occupied by a group overseen by the sergeant of arms. Opposition deputy leader […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be assuming all responsibility for Extendicare facilities in the province. The formal agreement was announced Thursday, and according to a news release issued by the SHA, a process to transfer operations that maintains consistent care and service for residents and their families is being established. Work is also underway to […]
Reforms in long-term care and ending for-profit care in Saskatchewan is what the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for following the disastrous impacts of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities in the province. NDP Leader Ryan Meili and Seniors Critic Matt Love made the calls on Tuesday morning while standing outside of Extendicare Parkside in Regina. Meili […]
