Led by complaints director Dr. Dawn Hartfield—whose medical career includes leadership roles in safety and quality improvement—the process overhaul at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has significantly cut wait times between complaint and hearing.
B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, says Dr. Hinshaw joins on a six-month contract while the province’s permanent deputy health officer is on temporary assignment.
The Health Standards Organization released updated standards Tuesday, including that residents should get at least four hours of direct care every day.
It was unexpected because Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman had turned down an offer of federal support and, emails show, there was no indication a formal request would be on the horizon.
