The gradual ban on private health agencies in the public network is a “deplorable decision” for Patrice Lapointe, president of the Private Companies of Nursing Personnel of Quebec (EPPSQ) group.
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“Representatives of establishments and managers anticipate disaster in connection with these new rules regarding services not provided to the population in several regions,” he said in an interview with LCN.
If the State justifies its decision with the shortage of manpower, the president of the group responds to this assertion that health agencies provide a unique service which is essential.
“The problem we are experiencing is that the government, instead of supervising our companies to achieve objectives, while allowing us to support the public network so that we can offer services to the population, has chosen to “prohibit the use of our agencies,” explained Mr. Lapointe.
“We have people who have chosen to take an ideological approach rather […] than to negotiate a framework that is to the advantage of the Quebec population. It’s a “clash” between Quebec civil servants and managers on the ground.”
The president of the EPPSQ particularly deplores not having had the opportunity to have constructive discussions with the minister and his entourage.
“There are serious problems [dans le réseau de la santé] and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It’s going to be a very difficult summer.”
Challenge the law
Three main reasons justify Mr. Lapointe’s decision to want to challenge the law. “The effects of the law will ensure that people who need care do not receive it,” he first explained.
Mr. Lapointe then deplored the minister’s superpower. He alone could award contracts.
He finally denounced discrimination against women, since they constitute 80% of the workforce and will be on the front line of the impacts of Bill 10.
Listen to the full interview with Patrice Lapointe in the video above
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