COVID-19 pandemic hit, that just made things worse.“Because of the pandemic, the entire system was totally disorganized, more in some CHSLDs than in others,” Béland said.Some residents at Maimonides Geriatrics Centre in Côte Saint-Luc and their families say problems became more glaring, and claim that even now, alleged neglect is costing lives.
COVID-19: Families of loved ones at Maimonides sound alarm over alleged neglect “Given what exits here, there needs to be a serious decision as to how many workers you need to take care of the individuals on the floors,” noted resident Beverley Spanier.Jeff Begley, president of the Fédération de la santé et des services sociaux (FSSS-CSN), which represents health and social service workers,.