Documents obtained by CTV News show taxpayers footed the bill for more than $100,000 in personal living expenses for an ousted B.C. health-care executive.
The lack of qualified applicants for several advertised laboratory staff positions across the Island represents a “local manifestation of a recognized provincial and national crisis,” says the memo from Dr. Alexander Finn, medical director and department head of laboratory medicine, and director Catriona Gano. Neither Finn or Gano were available for an interview on Monday. Island Health said in a statement that the memo was sent to provide clarity to clinical staff around proper procedures to ensure all critical and time-sensitive sample needs are met. “Despite the national shortage of qualified staff and the exceptional demand COVID-19 has placed on our labs, Island Health’s labs continue to provide all necessary support through inpatient and outpatient services,” the health authority said in a statement.