Central Health is expressing “deep regret” in regard to a recent incident at the healthcare facility in Baie Verte.
Inappropriate pictures were reportedly taken by staff of some patients without their consent—something Health Minister Tom Osborne called “shocking” and “unacceptable.”
The matter is now under investigation by RCMP and the Privacy Commissioner has been notified.
Central Health CEO Andree Robichaud says Central Health has taken appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including termination.
She says the staff involved will not be providing care to residents to ensure any risk has been mitigated.
Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey is prepared to launch his own privacy breach investigation once the RCMP complete their criminal investigation.