Contrary to what United Nurses of Alberta members and other employees of the High River General Hospital were clearly told in a staff meetings Monday, the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services now say all long-term care beds at the facility will remain open. “It really doesn’t matter whether senior managers at the facility gave our members incorrect information or the government has overruled a decision made by AHS, UNA is pleased and relieved that there is now a firm commitment for all the long-term care beds in High River to reopen,” said UNA First Vice-President Bev Dick. However, UNA stands by its statement yesterday that nurses and other employees were informed by senior Alberta Health Services officials at the meetings on Monday that 35 beds would be closed at the facility. It is UNA’s understanding at this time that 10 alternative care beds used for patients awaiting transfer to long-term care will still be closed. AHS has told us they always intended these to be temporary beds.
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:28:44 +0000
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