Internal Data Reveals 726 Quebecers Waiting in Hospital for Long-Term Care Beds
Hundreds of Quebecers are occupying hospital beds while waiting for a spot in a long-term care facility, and the number is on the rise, reveals data released by Santé Québec through an access to information request. It’s a situation that raises concerns for patients rights advocates who warn many elderly people now living in an unsuitable living environment and tying up hospital resources. Data obtained by The Canadian Press through an access to information request shows there were 726 hospitalized patients awaiting a spot in a long-term care facility as of Aug. 3. These are patients who don’t need hospitalization but are waiting in hospital for a long-term care bed because they can no longer live at home due to a medical condition....
Data from Santé Québec reveals that 726 hospitalized patients were awaiting a long-term care bed as of August 3rd. These individuals do not require hospitalization but remain in hospitals because they can no longer live at home due to medical conditions. Patient rights advocates express concern over the unsuitable living conditions for these elderly individuals and the strain on hospital resources.
- 726 hospitalized patients in Quebec were waiting for a long-term care bed as of August 3rd.
- These patients no longer require hospitalization but are occupying beds due to lack of long-term care facility spots.
- Patient rights advocates are concerned about elderly individuals living in unsuitable environments and the impact on hospital resources.
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