Transfer of patients from LaSalle mobile hospital

LASALLE, QC, May 28, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Montreal West Island IUHSSC's general management decided to transfer the 13 patients from the mobile hospital located inside Jacques- Lemaire Arena to a dedicated red unit at the LaSalle Hospital. The intense heat of the past few days, the technical issues  linked to the ventilation and air-conditioning systems and the triggering of false alarms from smoke detectors prompted IUHSSC to act proactively in order to offer greater comfort to patients and optimal working conditions for employees. It is essential to mention that in no case patient or employee safety was at risk.

A team from the IUHSSC is currently in contact with patients' families to inform them of the situation and reassure them of the quality of care offered to their loved ones.

It should be noted that the transfer of patients to the LaSalle Hospital is carried out in a safe manner and according to the standards established by public health to avoid any contamination. In addition, the IUHSSC team is currently working to stabilize the situation at the mobile hospital so that it can continue to be used in the future if necessary.

SOURCE Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal