Ketiz Singh

Caught in the Chaos: A Patient’s Ordeal in Alberta Hospital

Imagine being left waiting for more than 24 hours, forgotten by staff, in a tiny storage room in a hospital. That’s exactly what happened to Kathy Sandy Rose at the Shinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta.

The Forgotten Patient

Rose, who is undergoing cancer treatment and needs close monitoring, found herself in a storage room after being told they needed her bed for a sicker patient. She describes the room as dirty, with no proper care, and even had to look for a new sheet for her bed and water.

“I was really sad, I was disgusted. I just felt like inmates got treated better. I felt really demoralized,” Rose said.

A Harrowing Experience

Her story is not an isolated incident. Patient advocacy groups say similar cases exist across the country due to a lack of resources and caregivers. The pandemic exposed the existing cracks in the healthcare system, leaving patients like Rose in the lurch.

However, Alberta Health Services has apologized for the incident, cleaned up the room, and removed the shelving unit. They attribute the issue to a high number of patients and a respiratory outbreak in the unit.

This story brings to light the challenges faced in our healthcare system. It’s a reminder of the importance of advocating for better resources and support for patients and caregivers. Let’s work together to ensure no one has to endure what Kathy Sandy Rose went through. Stay informed, stay empowered!