Lakeshore Hospital

• Report into Lakeshore hospital ER finds ‘toxic’ work environment, 135 recommendations issued

  The report found a toxic work environment existed in the unit, highlighted by tensions between various groups of employees and management and a practice of blaming each other.

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  Jun 1, 2023
  
• Family of woman who died at Lakeshore General Hospital wants new coroner’s report

  The family of a Quebec woman who died on the floor of her hospital room still want to know why she was placed in a room known to be difficult to monitor.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2022
  
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• Quebec announces partial closure of 6 ERs amid staff shortages

  Health Minister Christian Dubé announced Wednesday that six of the province's 117 emergency rooms will be partially closed over the summer period, due to staffing issues.

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  Jun 22, 2022
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• Public asked to avoid Lakeshore Hospital ER this weekend: Montreal health officials

  Other Montreal hospitals also currently have alarming occupancy rates — the Royal Victoria is at 155 per cent capacity as of Saturday and the Jewish General is at 187 per cent.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2022
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Lakeshore General hospital: health officials

  Authorities say the affected staff is isolating at home and that the situation is being carefully monitored.

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  Dec 24, 2021
• Birthing unit at Lakeshore Hospital closed for the weekend due to lack of staff

  Except for emergencies, the birthing centre at Lakeshore Hospital in Montreal's West Island will be closed for the weekend due to a shortage of staff, said the CIUSSS-OIM.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2021
• Montreal hospital’s ER under close surveillance after unvaccinated nurse tests positive for COVID-19

  The regional health authority said the nurse was in contact with a patient — who has developed symptoms.

  Health

  Aug 27, 2021
• Family of Montreal woman who died at Lakeshore Hospital wants coroner’s inquest

  "Why hide things from us, is there a cover up? Was there criminal negligence? Who is responsible? We demand transparency," said Criselda Macarine.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2021
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•  Lakeshore Hospital nurses stage sit-in over working conditions

  On Sunday, nurses staged a one-hour sit-in at the Lakeshore's emergency room due to nurse-patient ratios.

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  Feb 15, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Montreal-area hospitals nearing the brink as holiday season begins

  Montreal-area hospitals are dealing with a shortage of beds and staff as we enter the holiday period.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020