The eight recommendations of coroner Géhane Kamel, published in the investigation report into the death of Joyce Echaquan, are in the process of being implemented at the Joliette hospital.
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A year after the death of the Attikamek woman under a shower of racist insults, the ratios in the emergency room were revised and the candidates for the practice of the nursing profession (CEPI) are taken care of and better supervised, namely the Lanaudière hospital center, Thursday.
Two liaison officers now have their offices at the Joliette hospital to accompany members of the community seven days a week. A resource that could have made a difference for Joyce Echaquan, according to the coroner. In September 2020, the liaison officer was refused access to the emergency room.
“What I’m learning is to take the time. Take the time to respect rhythms, respect differences and get to know each other. The changes, we will all make them. We will take them slowly, one step at a time, ”explained Maryse Poupart, President and CEO of the CISSS de Lanaudière.
A deputy to the complaints commissioner of Attikamek origin is also about to be hired and a reconciliation committee has been created. Also, with its recruitment campaign, the CISSS de Lanaudière hopes to hire staff from the Attikamek community.
The head of the Atikamekw Council of Manawan said he was satisfied with the actions taken by the establishment. “I was very, very happy to see Joyce’s parents this morning coming to the hospital for consultation. While these people, a few months ago, did not want to know anything about setting foot in this establishment. This tells you how much effort has been made, ”commented Paul-Émile Ottawa.
To facilitate communion and reconciliation, Maryse Poupart, in post since last spring, went to the community of Manawan, in Lanaudière, to meet the Attikamek members.
“She came to Manawan. People in the community love him very much because he is a caring and empathetic person, ”added Mr. Ottawa.
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