Health Reform – Lets Do It! |
By Rose Marie Harris
The question of identifying the critical areas for remedial action in both the short and long term was examined against the background of work currently underway at the home. According to the Minister for Health, Hon. Sarah Flood, a visit to the home last year revealed that the deplorable situation which existed at the senior citizens home can be attributed to years of neglect. "The time has come in fact long over due for standards to exist as to accepting residents into the Home, with regard to the needs of persons and the capability of the institution. The Time has come for the Home and its residents to be part of an overall comprehensive program for the management and care of our senior citizens." During the retreat representatives of a number of government departments and
non-governmental organizations made presentations. President of the National Council for
the Disabled, Jeff Elva said that a well-equipped facility is important to the
institutionalization of physically challenged persons. The retreat was held under the theme "towards improved care and development of services provided at the senior citizens home." |
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