The management of the Center for Integrated Health and Social Services Gaspésie (CISSS) confirmed on Thursday during the board meeting that operations of the operating room have resumed for a few days to deal with urgent operations.

The organization states that the full resumption of the operating program can take place next week, either on January 31st or on January 1st^ah February.

Director of Professional Services at ZISS de la Gaspésie, Nathalie Guilbeault explains that this gradual recovery in three phases is essential to restart operations room activity.

There was a first step where we dealt with large and vital emergencies, she explains. Then, as at present, we are in convalescence for urgent surgeries.

” The next step will be the resumption of the normal program, that is, the management of scheduled and non-urgent operations. »

There is preparation, there are exams to be taken, so there is a delay before an operating program is restartedspecifies the chairman from ZISSMartin Peltier.

the ZISS explains the numerous stoppages in the operating room in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts by a shortage and the difficulty of retaining workers.

Mr Pelletier also notes that the Department of Health and Social Services (MSSS) has been briefed on the situation in a case like this, which involves services to the population.

the ZISS de la Gaspésie is the bearer of the decision but also of the measures taken with the support of the ministry to consolidate the service, he adds. We make sure that the department understands the situation and supports us in this. It’s just a matter of helping each other with that MSSS.

Service disruptions that are a cause for concern

During public question time at the board meeting, a resident of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts expressed her concern about these repeated service disruptions.

This is serious and above all we should not lose high-quality loudspeakers. We can’t ignore thatlamented Michelle Lauzon.

The Annemontoise also established this during the same period of questionsThe working atmosphere played an important role in the staff shortage that led to the closure of the operating room.

For his part, Martin Pelletier is reluctant to comment on the subject.

It’s really a multifactorial situation with complex conditions and I don’t want to go into detail so as not to harm anyone.he says.

At the time of writing, Radio-Canada has not been able to verify Ms. Lauzon’s claims.