In his investigative report on the deaths that occurred in CHSLDs and private residences during the pandemic, coroner Géhane Kamel criticized the Manoir Liverpool management of CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches and its former CEO Daniel Paré.
A Radio-Canada investigation in the spring of 2020 revealed that several cases of abuse and unsanitary conditions had been taking place over the years at Manoir Liverpool, a RPA of Lévis which was under the control of CISSS of the Chaudière-Appalaches.
The CEO at the time, Daniel Paré, reiterated that he was never aware of the physical and organizational abuse rampant at Liverpool Manor. An independent investigation would conclude that there was a “communication break” that could explain this ignorance on the part of residential managers.
But in his 200-page report investigating deaths in residential settings during the first wave of COVID-19, coroner Géhane Kamel questioned Daniel Paré’s version of events and the CISSS.
It is also hard to believe that they were surprised by this situation and no systematic control was put in place.he wrote. How is it possible that no one knows?
He blames the ex-CEO delayed intervention despite repeated requests for help from homeowners, putting the safety of residents at risk. Moreover, he also believes that CISSS did not take appropriate measures due to the urgency of the situation.
That is why it is surprising to hear CEO who was in office at the time [M. Paré] endorse with and support measures over the long term without knowing the seriousness of the alleged measureswritten by the coroner.
Without the Radio-Canada report, the situation could continue, he believes.
Note that Liverpool Manor was recently bought by a new owner and has since changed its name.
the CISSS De Chaudière-Appalaches will not comment on the case before the official presentation of the coroner’s report, which is due later this week.
Coroner Géhane Kamel, Minister of Health Christian Dubé and the Ministry of Health and Social Services declined our interview requests.
inevitable death
The coroner also ruled that Jacques Levesque’s death at Manoir Liverpool, in Lévis in April 2020, would have been avoided.
Mr. Levesque died of oropharyngeal suffocation in the private residence of the elders in Lévis.
Géhane Kamel states that Mr. may have been rescued. Levesque from certain death if nursing staff applied appropriate measures, especially the Heimlich maneuver followed by adequate cardiac massage.
The coroner also believes this death may have been easy to avoidsince his death took place in front of the staff, who should know how to react to such a situation.
In particular, he recommends a clear and well -taught protocol at Liverpool Manor. He also recommends better training, as the investigation shows that many beneficiary attendants do not have general training.
There is information from Alexandre Duval, Félix Morrissette-Beaulieu and Audrey Paris.
Source: Radio-Canada
