This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Extendicare, a national private long-term care provider, is ending its contract with the government of Saskatchewan after the province’s deadliest COVID-19 outbreak happened in one of its homes.
The health authority will take over operations of Extendicare’s five long-term care homes in Saskatchewan, which have more than 540 residents.The health authority took over management of Extendicare’s facilities following a COVID-19 outbreak at Parkside Extendicare in Regina in late 2020.There were also 132 staff members diagnosed with COVID-19.
In August, Saskatchewan’s ombudsman issued a report following an independent investigation into Parkside.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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