La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice notes that the nursing shortage is still as problematic and that this shortage is even harming the intensive care unit at the Gatineau hospital. This leads us to ask questions about management and managers beyond COVID-19:
The Pontiac Community Hospital has always been able to . . .
recruit and retain its nurses thanks to local doctors and local nurses, why is it that these efforts were not maintained and encouraged?
We haven’t talked about a plan for the possible reopening of obstetrics, what about the timeline? Have all the conditions been met to support doctors, midwives and future parents?
It seems that women who want a midwife will still have to go to Gatineau to give birth. Will there be enough staff, and the necessary services to accommodate them given the current situation?
How is it that when people question managers’ proposals, they are told “If you’re not happy, resign”?
Is the problem with employees or managers?
We are worried, because we are witnessing, not an organization of services, but a disorganization of services. Not only in our hospital, but now also in an urban setting, which leads to a final question:
Are the managers appointed following the departure of Jean Hébert up to the task of giving back to Pontiac residents, and to the people of the Outaouais, the local services promised by the government?
We are waiting for the answer …
Josey Bouchard
Spokesperson for
La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice
