Prairie Mountain Health CEO Penny Gilson is reflecting on the remarkable effort of front line staff during this challenging time.
She’s also reminding everyone to continue following public health orders, as it’s one of the most important things you can do to keep our front line providers safe.
The health authority is currently focused on guidelines for personal protective equipment (PPE), and are working to ensure equipment is sourced and available for staff. For most PMH sites at this time, it’s business as usual, but the health authority is planning ahead in case things change. The PMH CEO says it's one of the most intense aspects of the planning that’s happening right now.
Testing has been going pretty smoothly at Prairie Mountain’s two testing locations, according to Gilson. There is one testing site in Dauphin, and another in Brandon.
When it comes to things like limitations to visitation policies at long-term care homes, Gilson thanks everyone for their patience and understanding, and says these are critical measures we have to have in place right now.
Ultimately, these measures are meant to give front line staff the best opportunity to continue getting patients and residents the care they need.
You can access the latest COVID information from the provincial government, as well as the online screening tool, by visiting www.Manitoba.ca/covid19.
