Kerry Williamson said : “Losing a fellow health-care worker impacts us all — this person is a colleague, and we think of them as part of our healthcare family,”

edmontonjournal Tuesday, January 5, 2021 5:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "One of my friends, Lauren Bloor, helps out with the community group Our Burslem, and we thought about something nice that we could do. Santa and his helpers: Paige aged 10, Lauren Bloor and Ashley Mayer (Image: Submitted) "

stokesentinel Thursday, December 24, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Nurses and various AHS staff are assigned throughout our facilities to complete the at minimum, once-daily wellness checks. PPE and hand hygiene is in place for all staff moving throughout the facility and between units/cohorts,"

CBC Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:13:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "These care spaces will be kept in reserve, for use as needed,"

CBC Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "The plan is part of our ongoing, proactive pandemic response planning and is one of several initiatives that will ensure our healthcare system can meet increased demand caused by COVID-19,"

CBC Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “No adult patients have been moved into that area as of yet,”

cknw Tuesday, December 22, 2020 2:52:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson wrote : "We acknowledge that this will be extremely difficult for some families, and we are truly sorry for the impact this decision may have. We will do all we can to accommodate one patient per room,"

barrie Sunday, December 20, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We know that these decisions will be difficult for those patients who are impacted, and we acknowledge the anxiety, frustration and concern that such decisions may cause,”

cknw Friday, December 11, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We know that these decisions will be difficult for those patients who are impacted, and we acknowledge the anxiety, frustration and concern that such decisions may cause,”

globalnews Friday, December 11, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS contact tracing postings have been shared with WestJet’s human resources on Monday (Nov. 30). To date, we have hired seven qualified candidates from WestJet,"

barrie Saturday, December 5, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson says : "We are prepared to meet the changing demands of COVID-19 with our increased numbers of dedicated staff, as well as innovative solutions of web portals, online booking and SMS text notifications,"

barrie Saturday, December 5, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “If AHS is made aware of a complaint, and, following an inspection or investigation, deems that further action is required by either police, RCMP or city bylaw, we will contact them,”

barrie Friday, December 4, 2020 3:47:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Out of an abundance of caution, throughout the last nine months, AHS has been quarantining large numbers of health-care workers who have been potentially exposed at work, even though the majority of these individuals do not develop COVID-19,”

cknw Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “supplied eye protection will continue to be readily available to all frontline staff,”

cknw Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Out of an abundance of caution, throughout the last nine months, AHS has been quarantining large numbers of health-care workers who have been potentially exposed at work, even though the majority of these individuals do not develop COVID-19,”

globalnews Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “supplied eye protection will continue to be readily available to all frontline staff,”

globalnews Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson explained : “Throughout the last nine months, AHS has been quarantining large numbers of healthcare workers who have been potentially exposed at work, even though the majority of these individuals do not develop COVID-19,”

barrie Thursday, December 3, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Similar to how patients with infectious tuberculosis are managed when they are not following isolation requirements, these patients are kept in hospital until they are no longer a risk to others,” “This includes COVID-19 positive cases as well as close contacts”

edmontonjournal Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “All inmates on the two units are on contact and droplet precautions. There are no transfers in and out of the units, with the exception of community releases and medical needs,”

barrie Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS is in the process of hiring approximately 380 additional staff over the next few weeks, bringing us to more than 1,100 staff conducting contact tracing,"

barrie Friday, November 6, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Postponing surgeries is a necessary step to ensure the health-care system can sustain its pandemic response, and be able to respond to emergencies," "The decision was made to ensure AHS has the staff, equipment, and beds available for the increased demand caused by COVID-19"

CBC Friday, October 30, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "That process could take some time to ensure we complete a thorough review and investigation,"

CBC Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “with no impact on patient care,”

cknw Saturday, October 24, 2020 1:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “with no impact on patient care,”

globalnews Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “When we resumed all surgical services provincially in mid-May, there were about 77,000 patients that were waiting for surgeries,” “There are currently 73,000 patients waiting for surgery. We are currently at 88 per cent of pre-COVID-19 surgical capacity”

edmontonjournal Friday, October 23, 2020 4:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “there is the potential for reduced services”

barrie Friday, October 16, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “This is a difficult step, as we recognize the benefit visitors bring to our patients; however it is a necessary step to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, and to keep our patients, physicians and visitors safe,” “Patients will continue to receive the care they need, when they need it. We will continue to work proactively to minimize the impact of these challenges, to ensure patients continue to receive the care they need and that our staff have safe working conditions”

barrie Friday, October 16, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We are working closely with our community, agency and provincial partners to support the vulnerable population and limit any potential spread,”

TorontoStar Friday, October 16, 2020 1:07:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "This is a difficult step, as we recognize the benefit visitors bring to our patients," "However it is a necessary step to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, and to keep our patients, physicians and visitors safe"

CBC Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Outside of the usual gaps due to sickness, vacations and other commitments, there are no significant physician shortages or physician coverage issues in any of these communities,"

CBC Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The virus was acquired in the community. Six inmates have been identified as potential close contacts and are now isolated at the facility,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Contact tracings have been initiated with no staff identified as potential contacts. Isolation and monitoring is underway as per public health direction,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “All new admissions to the Edmonton Remand Centre are tested for COVID 19 and held under a 14-day quarantine. Distancing and PPE protocol for both staff and inmates are in place,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Now that global supply is stabilizing, APL is returning to using the NP (nasal pharyngeal) swabs on a broader basis,"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Early on in the pandemic, Alberta Precision Laboratories validated and confirmed that a throat sample collected on the appropriate swabs is effective at detecting the virus,"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Which are the gold standard for testing for respiratory viruses like COVID-19,"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : "There will continue to be a mix of swab types in use; utilizing different types and sources of swabs ensures our inventory remains stable," "We understand that some people may be deterred by testing procedures, however for most people swabbing will cause no more than minor discomfort"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "After review by infection prevention and control, the medical officer of health and AHS workplace health and safety, the unit remains open to admissions and continues to be a safe and appropriate place to receive and deliver care,"

CBC Wednesday, July 22, 2020 8:16:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Due to the extremely difficult terrain and no road access to the crash site, some patients were triaged and treated near the bus before being airlifted from the scene to waiting ambulances at a nearby staging area," "The first ground ambulance arrived from Jasper at 3:17 p.m., and the last patient was transported from the scene at 8:43 p.m"

CBC Monday, July 20, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Due to the extremely difficult terrain and no road access to the crash site, some patients were triaged and treated near the bus before being airlifted from the scene to waiting ambulances at a nearby staging area," "The first ground ambulance arrived from Jasper at 3:17 p.m., and the last patient was transported from the scene at 8:43 p.m"

CBC Monday, July 20, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We are preparing several of our hospitals, including in Edmonton and Calgary, for patients involved in the Columbia Icefields accident,”

edmontonjournal Sunday, July 19, 2020 5:54:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We are preparing several of our hospitals, including in Edmonton and Calgary, for patients involved in the Columbia Icefields accident,”

edmontonjournal Sunday, July 19, 2020 5:08:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "An order relating to the need for following social distancing practices was issued to the owners on July 15,"

CBC Saturday, July 18, 2020 5:27:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Out of an abundance of caution, transfers out of the remand centre have been suspended for today,"

CBC Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:50:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a series of progressive restrictions due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital,”

edmontonjournal Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:47:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Surgical capacity will be restricted to day surgery for now. Overnight surgeries will be postponed or completed at another site in the Edmonton zone,” “Patients should be reassured that the Misericordia is safe for patients”

edmontonjournal Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The hospital is an important part of the community, and we value the care provided inside its walls,” “AHS will continue to ensure that Sundre has appropriate AHS programs and services to meet the needs of the community, now and in the future”

cknw Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:16:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The hospital is an important part of the community, and we value the care provided inside its walls,” “AHS will continue to ensure that Sundre has appropriate AHS programs and services to meet the needs of the community, now and in the future”

globalnews Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "While we do not have a precise measure of the rates of false-negative and false-positive results, we anticipate these results to occur very rarely based on the evaluations that [Alberta Precision Laboratories] has carried out,"

CBC Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:17:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson explained : “Early on in the pandemic, Alberta Precision Laboratories validated and confirmed that a throat sample collected on the appropriate swabs is effective at detecting the virus,”

cknw Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:47:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson explained : “Early on in the pandemic, Alberta Precision Laboratories validated and confirmed that a throat sample collected on the appropriate swabs is effective at detecting the virus,”

globalnews Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We recognize this is a change for everyone, including students, families, school districts, partners and AHS, and that the in-school supports currently provided will be different next year,” “The full impact of these changes will not be known until school boards finalize their decisions on how they will spend the RCSD funding now allocated to them”

edmontonjournal Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The Innowell platform will enable AHS, primary care and other community partners to integrate a number of e-mental health tools and apps into care. This includes mood, sleep and exercise trackers, internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, and brief intervention for substance use, to name a few,”

edmontonjournal Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The Innowell platform will enable AHS, primary care and other community partners to integrate a number of e-mental health tools and apps into care. This includes mood, sleep and exercise trackers, Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, and brief intervention for substance use, to name a few,”

edmontonjournal Monday, June 1, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "At this time it is not possible, despite recruitment efforts and exhausting all alternative options, to limit staff who work at multiple sites to work at only a single site,"

CBC Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “These boxes do not necessarily present a significant risk of COVID-19, so long as people follow physical distancing precautions, and only touch items they are planning on taking,”

barrie Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:50:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson wrote : "There is no evidence that the two cases are linked, or that there is any transmission of the virus within the Remand Centre. It appears both cases were community-acquired,"

CBC Monday, May 11, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson wrote : "There is no evidence that the two cases are linked, or that there is any transmission of the virus within the Remand Centre. It appears both cases were community-acquired,"

CBC Monday, May 11, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Inpatient surgeries will not resume at this time, to ensure we continue to have the capacity needed for the anticipated surge in patients with COVID-19,”

globalnews Monday, May 4, 2020 10:59:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : “AHS will work with Primary Care and specialist groups to continue developing a provincial plan to expand central access and triage for surgical consultation province-wide,”

barrie Monday, May 4, 2020 5:20:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Our testing capability remains strong with our current processes, and we are able to more than meet current demand for COVID-19 testing,”

edmontonjournal Monday, May 4, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “There is very little risk of transmission to residents or staff. The patient has been in isolation since being admitted to the facility, per CMOH guidelines for all patient transfers,” “All staff are using the appropriate personal protective equipment, and those working on this unit are not working on other units”

barrie Monday, April 27, 2020 4:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "An AHS seniors health manager has been seconded to direct day-to-day operations and is on site full-time,"

CBC Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:26:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “AHS is considering working with an experienced contracted continuing care provider to ensure Manoir du Lac has appropriate levels of staffing and accommodation services to meet the client care needs,” “Contracted and redeployed AHS staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and health care aides have been brought in to support care for residents over the coming weeks”

edmontonjournal Monday, April 20, 2020 12:43:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “This may be a family member, friend or paid caregiver over 18 years of age. However, this is limited to just one essential visitor – people cannot swap that role to visit a loved one,”

barrie Wednesday, April 8, 2020 4:24:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "It is imperative that we free up space in our hospitals," "We must find this space to make sure our hospitals are not overwhelmed"

CBC Monday, April 6, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We investigate complaints and offer advice and guidance where possible,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has issued seven COVID-related orders," "Six of seven orders were given to health gyms"

CBC Tuesday, March 31, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "With regards to surgical abortions performed in AHS hospitals, these are not considered elective surgeries. They are urgent/emergent,"

barrie Friday, March 27, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "With regards to surgical abortions performed in AHS hospitals, these are not considered elective surgeries. They are urgent/emergent,"

ctvnews Friday, March 27, 2020 2:38:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Cancer surgeries are continuing as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic,”

globalnews Friday, March 27, 2020 1:52:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) guideline , a Nasopharyngeal Swab process does not require the use of an N95 respirator,"

CBC Monday, March 23, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "In all of these cases, the investigation was completed and determined that the work was safe and that the procedure mask provided was appropriate for the Nasopharyngeal Swab process,"

CBC Monday, March 23, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has an adequate supply of N95 respirators," "To ensure we continue to have an adequate supply, we must ensure that equipment is being used appropriately"

CBC Monday, March 23, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We remain confident that the guidelines and equipment we have in place will protect our workers from exposure to COVID,” “The personal protective equipment guidelines in place in Alberta are the known best practice to protect against illnesses transmitted by droplet”

edmontonjournal Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:41:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) guideline , a Nasopharyngeal Swab process does not require the use of an N95 respirator,"

CBC Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "In all of these cases, the investigation was completed and determined that the work was safe and that the procedure mask provided was appropriate for the Nasopharyngeal Swab process,"

CBC Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has an adequate supply of N95 respirators," "To ensure we continue to have an adequate supply, we must ensure that equipment is being used appropriately"

CBC Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) guideline , a Nasopharyngeal Swab process does not require the use of an N95 respirator,"

CBC Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "In all of these cases, the investigation was completed and determined that the work was safe and that the procedure mask provided was appropriate for the Nasopharyngeal Swab process,"

CBC Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has an adequate supply of N95 respirators," "To ensure we continue to have an adequate supply, we must ensure that equipment is being used appropriately"

CBC Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "As there were no specifics or contact information for the anonymous caller, AHS reached out to three affiliated dental colleges to notify them of this complaint,"

CBC Friday, March 20, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Seventy new pieces of equipment will replace the older units, of which a majority will be retained for use during COVID,”

barrie Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:24:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "These reports cost the health-care system over $1.5 million a year, with little direct clinical value,"

CBC Thursday, March 5, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “These reports cost the health-care system over $1.5 million a year, with little direct clinical value,”

edmontonjournal Monday, March 2, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We understand the importance of individuals receiving these assessments if deemed necessary by the courts, and do our best to complete these assessments in a timely manner,” “We have taken several steps to ease delays regarding pre-sentence assessments”

edmontonjournal Saturday, December 21, 2019 5:18:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS understands a patient's need for privacy, safety and dignity, and that some patients may not feel comfortable in a mixed-gender room," "Because of that, we do all we can to ensure members of the opposite sex are not put in the same hospital room"

CBC Tuesday, June 11, 2019 4:25:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Acute care beds are in high demand and it is not an option to leave beds open if patients need them," "The concept of co-ed rooms isn't new. It already happens in emergency, day surgery, day medicine, observation units, CCU, and ICU. It is commonplace nationwide"

CBC Tuesday, June 11, 2019 4:25:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : “wouldn’t necessarily know about all health-care responses,”

edmontonjournal Saturday, December 29, 2018 2:53:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : “wouldn’t necessarily know about all healthcare responses,”

edmontonjournal Saturday, December 29, 2018 12:11:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Deaths are not reported to us in real time,"

CBC Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:18:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "This was a direct and avoidable risk to the health of this community,"

CBC Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:15:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "This alleged incident is distressing, and we encourage those feeling distress to reach out to employee and family assistance services, or other supports provided through professional colleges and unions,"

CBC Saturday, December 3, 2016 11:44:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "We are aware of the complaint, are currently reviewing the call and have also connected the patient to Alberta Health Services Patient Relations. For the privacy of both patient and staff, we are unable to provide any further details"

CBC Monday, July 25, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Losing a fellow health-care worker impacts us all — this person is a colleague, and we think of them as part of our healthcare family,”

edmontonjournal Tuesday, January 5, 2021 5:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "One of my friends, Lauren Bloor, helps out with the community group Our Burslem, and we thought about something nice that we could do. Santa and his helpers: Paige aged 10, Lauren Bloor and Ashley Mayer (Image: Submitted) "

stokesentinel Thursday, December 24, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Nurses and various AHS staff are assigned throughout our facilities to complete the at minimum, once-daily wellness checks. PPE and hand hygiene is in place for all staff moving throughout the facility and between units/cohorts,"

CBC Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:13:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "These care spaces will be kept in reserve, for use as needed,"

CBC Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "The plan is part of our ongoing, proactive pandemic response planning and is one of several initiatives that will ensure our healthcare system can meet increased demand caused by COVID-19,"

CBC Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “No adult patients have been moved into that area as of yet,”

cknw Tuesday, December 22, 2020 2:52:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson wrote : "We acknowledge that this will be extremely difficult for some families, and we are truly sorry for the impact this decision may have. We will do all we can to accommodate one patient per room,"

barrie Sunday, December 20, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We know that these decisions will be difficult for those patients who are impacted, and we acknowledge the anxiety, frustration and concern that such decisions may cause,”

cknw Friday, December 11, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We know that these decisions will be difficult for those patients who are impacted, and we acknowledge the anxiety, frustration and concern that such decisions may cause,”

globalnews Friday, December 11, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS contact tracing postings have been shared with WestJet’s human resources on Monday (Nov. 30). To date, we have hired seven qualified candidates from WestJet,"

barrie Saturday, December 5, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson says : "We are prepared to meet the changing demands of COVID-19 with our increased numbers of dedicated staff, as well as innovative solutions of web portals, online booking and SMS text notifications,"

barrie Saturday, December 5, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “If AHS is made aware of a complaint, and, following an inspection or investigation, deems that further action is required by either police, RCMP or city bylaw, we will contact them,”

barrie Friday, December 4, 2020 3:47:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Out of an abundance of caution, throughout the last nine months, AHS has been quarantining large numbers of health-care workers who have been potentially exposed at work, even though the majority of these individuals do not develop COVID-19,”

cknw Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “supplied eye protection will continue to be readily available to all frontline staff,”

cknw Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Out of an abundance of caution, throughout the last nine months, AHS has been quarantining large numbers of health-care workers who have been potentially exposed at work, even though the majority of these individuals do not develop COVID-19,”

globalnews Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “supplied eye protection will continue to be readily available to all frontline staff,”

globalnews Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson explained : “Throughout the last nine months, AHS has been quarantining large numbers of healthcare workers who have been potentially exposed at work, even though the majority of these individuals do not develop COVID-19,”

barrie Thursday, December 3, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Similar to how patients with infectious tuberculosis are managed when they are not following isolation requirements, these patients are kept in hospital until they are no longer a risk to others,” “This includes COVID-19 positive cases as well as close contacts”

edmontonjournal Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “All inmates on the two units are on contact and droplet precautions. There are no transfers in and out of the units, with the exception of community releases and medical needs,”

barrie Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS is in the process of hiring approximately 380 additional staff over the next few weeks, bringing us to more than 1,100 staff conducting contact tracing,"

barrie Friday, November 6, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Postponing surgeries is a necessary step to ensure the health-care system can sustain its pandemic response, and be able to respond to emergencies," "The decision was made to ensure AHS has the staff, equipment, and beds available for the increased demand caused by COVID-19"

CBC Friday, October 30, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "That process could take some time to ensure we complete a thorough review and investigation,"

CBC Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “with no impact on patient care,”

cknw Saturday, October 24, 2020 1:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “with no impact on patient care,”

globalnews Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “When we resumed all surgical services provincially in mid-May, there were about 77,000 patients that were waiting for surgeries,” “There are currently 73,000 patients waiting for surgery. We are currently at 88 per cent of pre-COVID-19 surgical capacity”

edmontonjournal Friday, October 23, 2020 4:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “there is the potential for reduced services”

barrie Friday, October 16, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “This is a difficult step, as we recognize the benefit visitors bring to our patients; however it is a necessary step to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, and to keep our patients, physicians and visitors safe,” “Patients will continue to receive the care they need, when they need it. We will continue to work proactively to minimize the impact of these challenges, to ensure patients continue to receive the care they need and that our staff have safe working conditions”

barrie Friday, October 16, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We are working closely with our community, agency and provincial partners to support the vulnerable population and limit any potential spread,”

TorontoStar Friday, October 16, 2020 1:07:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "This is a difficult step, as we recognize the benefit visitors bring to our patients," "However it is a necessary step to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, and to keep our patients, physicians and visitors safe"

CBC Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Outside of the usual gaps due to sickness, vacations and other commitments, there are no significant physician shortages or physician coverage issues in any of these communities,"

CBC Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The virus was acquired in the community. Six inmates have been identified as potential close contacts and are now isolated at the facility,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Contact tracings have been initiated with no staff identified as potential contacts. Isolation and monitoring is underway as per public health direction,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “All new admissions to the Edmonton Remand Centre are tested for COVID 19 and held under a 14-day quarantine. Distancing and PPE protocol for both staff and inmates are in place,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Now that global supply is stabilizing, APL is returning to using the NP (nasal pharyngeal) swabs on a broader basis,"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Early on in the pandemic, Alberta Precision Laboratories validated and confirmed that a throat sample collected on the appropriate swabs is effective at detecting the virus,"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Which are the gold standard for testing for respiratory viruses like COVID-19,"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : "There will continue to be a mix of swab types in use; utilizing different types and sources of swabs ensures our inventory remains stable," "We understand that some people may be deterred by testing procedures, however for most people swabbing will cause no more than minor discomfort"

barrie Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "After review by infection prevention and control, the medical officer of health and AHS workplace health and safety, the unit remains open to admissions and continues to be a safe and appropriate place to receive and deliver care,"

CBC Wednesday, July 22, 2020 8:16:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Due to the extremely difficult terrain and no road access to the crash site, some patients were triaged and treated near the bus before being airlifted from the scene to waiting ambulances at a nearby staging area," "The first ground ambulance arrived from Jasper at 3:17 p.m., and the last patient was transported from the scene at 8:43 p.m"

CBC Monday, July 20, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Due to the extremely difficult terrain and no road access to the crash site, some patients were triaged and treated near the bus before being airlifted from the scene to waiting ambulances at a nearby staging area," "The first ground ambulance arrived from Jasper at 3:17 p.m., and the last patient was transported from the scene at 8:43 p.m"

CBC Monday, July 20, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We are preparing several of our hospitals, including in Edmonton and Calgary, for patients involved in the Columbia Icefields accident,”

edmontonjournal Sunday, July 19, 2020 5:54:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We are preparing several of our hospitals, including in Edmonton and Calgary, for patients involved in the Columbia Icefields accident,”

edmontonjournal Sunday, July 19, 2020 5:08:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "An order relating to the need for following social distancing practices was issued to the owners on July 15,"

CBC Saturday, July 18, 2020 5:27:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Out of an abundance of caution, transfers out of the remand centre have been suspended for today,"

CBC Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:50:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The Misericordia Community Hospital continues to operate under a series of progressive restrictions due to a COVID-19 outbreak impacting the hospital,”

edmontonjournal Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:47:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Surgical capacity will be restricted to day surgery for now. Overnight surgeries will be postponed or completed at another site in the Edmonton zone,” “Patients should be reassured that the Misericordia is safe for patients”

edmontonjournal Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The hospital is an important part of the community, and we value the care provided inside its walls,” “AHS will continue to ensure that Sundre has appropriate AHS programs and services to meet the needs of the community, now and in the future”

cknw Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:16:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The hospital is an important part of the community, and we value the care provided inside its walls,” “AHS will continue to ensure that Sundre has appropriate AHS programs and services to meet the needs of the community, now and in the future”

globalnews Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "While we do not have a precise measure of the rates of false-negative and false-positive results, we anticipate these results to occur very rarely based on the evaluations that [Alberta Precision Laboratories] has carried out,"

CBC Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:17:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson explained : “Early on in the pandemic, Alberta Precision Laboratories validated and confirmed that a throat sample collected on the appropriate swabs is effective at detecting the virus,”

cknw Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:47:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson explained : “Early on in the pandemic, Alberta Precision Laboratories validated and confirmed that a throat sample collected on the appropriate swabs is effective at detecting the virus,”

globalnews Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We recognize this is a change for everyone, including students, families, school districts, partners and AHS, and that the in-school supports currently provided will be different next year,” “The full impact of these changes will not be known until school boards finalize their decisions on how they will spend the RCSD funding now allocated to them”

edmontonjournal Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The Innowell platform will enable AHS, primary care and other community partners to integrate a number of e-mental health tools and apps into care. This includes mood, sleep and exercise trackers, internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, and brief intervention for substance use, to name a few,”

edmontonjournal Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:38:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “The Innowell platform will enable AHS, primary care and other community partners to integrate a number of e-mental health tools and apps into care. This includes mood, sleep and exercise trackers, Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, and brief intervention for substance use, to name a few,”

edmontonjournal Monday, June 1, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "At this time it is not possible, despite recruitment efforts and exhausting all alternative options, to limit staff who work at multiple sites to work at only a single site,"

CBC Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “These boxes do not necessarily present a significant risk of COVID-19, so long as people follow physical distancing precautions, and only touch items they are planning on taking,”

barrie Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:50:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson wrote : "There is no evidence that the two cases are linked, or that there is any transmission of the virus within the Remand Centre. It appears both cases were community-acquired,"

CBC Monday, May 11, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson wrote : "There is no evidence that the two cases are linked, or that there is any transmission of the virus within the Remand Centre. It appears both cases were community-acquired,"

CBC Monday, May 11, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Inpatient surgeries will not resume at this time, to ensure we continue to have the capacity needed for the anticipated surge in patients with COVID-19,”

globalnews Monday, May 4, 2020 10:59:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : “AHS will work with Primary Care and specialist groups to continue developing a provincial plan to expand central access and triage for surgical consultation province-wide,”

barrie Monday, May 4, 2020 5:20:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Our testing capability remains strong with our current processes, and we are able to more than meet current demand for COVID-19 testing,”

edmontonjournal Monday, May 4, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “There is very little risk of transmission to residents or staff. The patient has been in isolation since being admitted to the facility, per CMOH guidelines for all patient transfers,” “All staff are using the appropriate personal protective equipment, and those working on this unit are not working on other units”

barrie Monday, April 27, 2020 4:19:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "An AHS seniors health manager has been seconded to direct day-to-day operations and is on site full-time,"

CBC Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:26:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “AHS is considering working with an experienced contracted continuing care provider to ensure Manoir du Lac has appropriate levels of staffing and accommodation services to meet the client care needs,” “Contracted and redeployed AHS staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and health care aides have been brought in to support care for residents over the coming weeks”

edmontonjournal Monday, April 20, 2020 12:43:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “This may be a family member, friend or paid caregiver over 18 years of age. However, this is limited to just one essential visitor – people cannot swap that role to visit a loved one,”

barrie Wednesday, April 8, 2020 4:24:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "It is imperative that we free up space in our hospitals," "We must find this space to make sure our hospitals are not overwhelmed"

CBC Monday, April 6, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We investigate complaints and offer advice and guidance where possible,”

edmontonjournal Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:30:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has issued seven COVID-related orders," "Six of seven orders were given to health gyms"

CBC Tuesday, March 31, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "With regards to surgical abortions performed in AHS hospitals, these are not considered elective surgeries. They are urgent/emergent,"

barrie Friday, March 27, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "With regards to surgical abortions performed in AHS hospitals, these are not considered elective surgeries. They are urgent/emergent,"

ctvnews Friday, March 27, 2020 2:38:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Cancer surgeries are continuing as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic,”

globalnews Friday, March 27, 2020 1:52:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) guideline , a Nasopharyngeal Swab process does not require the use of an N95 respirator,"

CBC Monday, March 23, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "In all of these cases, the investigation was completed and determined that the work was safe and that the procedure mask provided was appropriate for the Nasopharyngeal Swab process,"

CBC Monday, March 23, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has an adequate supply of N95 respirators," "To ensure we continue to have an adequate supply, we must ensure that equipment is being used appropriately"

CBC Monday, March 23, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We remain confident that the guidelines and equipment we have in place will protect our workers from exposure to COVID,” “The personal protective equipment guidelines in place in Alberta are the known best practice to protect against illnesses transmitted by droplet”

edmontonjournal Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:41:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) guideline , a Nasopharyngeal Swab process does not require the use of an N95 respirator,"

CBC Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "In all of these cases, the investigation was completed and determined that the work was safe and that the procedure mask provided was appropriate for the Nasopharyngeal Swab process,"

CBC Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has an adequate supply of N95 respirators," "To ensure we continue to have an adequate supply, we must ensure that equipment is being used appropriately"

CBC Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) guideline , a Nasopharyngeal Swab process does not require the use of an N95 respirator,"

CBC Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "In all of these cases, the investigation was completed and determined that the work was safe and that the procedure mask provided was appropriate for the Nasopharyngeal Swab process,"

CBC Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS has an adequate supply of N95 respirators," "To ensure we continue to have an adequate supply, we must ensure that equipment is being used appropriately"

CBC Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "As there were no specifics or contact information for the anonymous caller, AHS reached out to three affiliated dental colleges to notify them of this complaint,"

CBC Friday, March 20, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “Seventy new pieces of equipment will replace the older units, of which a majority will be retained for use during COVID,”

barrie Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:24:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "These reports cost the health-care system over $1.5 million a year, with little direct clinical value,"

CBC Thursday, March 5, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “These reports cost the health-care system over $1.5 million a year, with little direct clinical value,”

edmontonjournal Monday, March 2, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : “We understand the importance of individuals receiving these assessments if deemed necessary by the courts, and do our best to complete these assessments in a timely manner,” “We have taken several steps to ease delays regarding pre-sentence assessments”

edmontonjournal Saturday, December 21, 2019 5:18:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "AHS understands a patient's need for privacy, safety and dignity, and that some patients may not feel comfortable in a mixed-gender room," "Because of that, we do all we can to ensure members of the opposite sex are not put in the same hospital room"

CBC Tuesday, June 11, 2019 4:25:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Acute care beds are in high demand and it is not an option to leave beds open if patients need them," "The concept of co-ed rooms isn't new. It already happens in emergency, day surgery, day medicine, observation units, CCU, and ICU. It is commonplace nationwide"

CBC Tuesday, June 11, 2019 4:25:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : “wouldn’t necessarily know about all health-care responses,”

edmontonjournal Saturday, December 29, 2018 2:53:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson added : “wouldn’t necessarily know about all healthcare responses,”

edmontonjournal Saturday, December 29, 2018 12:11:00 AM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "Deaths are not reported to us in real time,"

CBC Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:18:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "This was a direct and avoidable risk to the health of this community,"

CBC Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:15:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "This alleged incident is distressing, and we encourage those feeling distress to reach out to employee and family assistance services, or other supports provided through professional colleges and unions,"

CBC Saturday, December 3, 2016 11:44:00 PM EAT

Kerry Williamson said : "We are aware of the complaint, are currently reviewing the call and have also connected the patient to Alberta Health Services Patient Relations. For the privacy of both patient and staff, we are unable to provide any further details"

CBC Monday, July 25, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT