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@littleann4ever
Apr 16, 2022 • 13 tweets • 17 min read • Read on X
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🧵1/ Well, let’s just peer into the only real window of truth to find out how BC kids are really doing so far at start of this long weekend, shall we? As of 7:45pm on Fri April 15th, the Emergency wait time at @BCChildrensHosp is 5hrs5mins. #bced #bcpoli edwaittimes.ca/WaitTimes.aspx
2/ And to put that in perspective, on this same day, Apr 15th, at this same time of 7:45pm, Ontario’s @CHEO has a current wait time of 4hrs48mins & describes it as seeing “heavy volumes” h/t @beansprouts_mom #bcpoli cheo.on.ca/en/visiting-ch…
3/ Unlike @BCChildrensHosp, @CHEO incl #s waiting, specifying that #s don’t incl kids in line for triage & also clarifies some may even wait longer. With @BCChildrensHosp at an even longer wait time, the only logical conclusion is that things are just as bad or worse. #bcpoli
4/ Also, look at this…@CHEO seems more on board with protecting families & helping them to identify #COVID19 in hosp by supplying them with rapid test kits & at least acknowledging respirators by making it clear that they are permitted (if not supplied). #bcpoli
5/ When it comes to the part about identifying #COVID19 @BCChildrensHosp it doesn’t look like it’s high on the priority list. #bcpoli👇
6/ As for masks @BCChildrensHosp, well apparently you’ll “be offered” one at the entrance. Doesn’t sound mandatory, but maybe good thing if you & kids are wearing respirators & aren’t asked to remove them? Bad tho, if that means many families aren’t wearing masks at all. #bcpoli
7/ Now it’s 9:15pm Apr 15th. @BCChildrensHosp still hovering at 5hrs wait. Compared to other BC hosp times, it looks bad. Thinking of all BC families w/kids that need to be there right now. Is @jjhorgan @adriandix @JM_Whiteside #DrHenry giving them a 2nd thought? #bced #bcpoli
8/ It’s now 11:15pm & @BCChildrensHosp’s emerg wait is 5hrs18mins. While all other BC hosp emerg depts are under 3hrs or closed. And remember these kids sick enough to need Emerg tonight aren’t even a footnote in outdated @CDCofBC hosp counts.#bced #bcpoli edwaittimes.ca/WaitTimes.aspx
9/ Okay, it’s Apr16 8:30am on heels of @jjhorgan’s reckless “get on w/life” messaging & @BCChildrensHosp Emerg wait-time is now up to 7hrs15mins! The kids ARE suffering! @Protect_BC @SafeSchoolsBC @charliesmithvcr @moirawyton @brish_ti @AdrianaBarton @realreporter #bced #bcpoli
10/ Okay @BCChildrensHosp Emerg as of 4:30pm Apr16th is now 4hrs wait, so dialed down from 7hrs this AM but still ⬆️ (re:CHEO’s “heavy volumes”) Also, I just realized the ✅ never changes regardless of BCCH ⬆️ wait times. It kinda reminds me of the unattainable #bced outbreaks.
11/ My last tweet tonight & I thought fitting to post now, since it’s been 24hrs since start of thread. On Apr16th 7:45pm @BCChildrensHosp Emerg wait is 6hrs, already 1 hr ⬆️ than same time yesterday. Thinking of all the families w/sick kids that will be there thru the night.🙏
12/ So while some families celebrating Easter are home watching their kids search for eggs, as of 8:30am this morning, it looks like too many families are in a 6hr38min wait at @BCChildrensHosp Emerg again. And of course we don’t know how many children are being admitted. #bcpoli
13/ This 2nd wave of #Omicron is upon us & thanks to Peter McKnight @VancouverSun & @SafeSchoolsBC here is wider glimpse into the ⬆️ risks to children based on unprecedented hospitalization rates w/1st #Omicron wave & esp now w/no protective measures in place.#bced #bcpoli👇

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Oct 14
The long-term consequences of this never-ending pandemic are forever altering lives.

Case in point: A typical bad day for me now is exponentially worse than any pre-pandemic bad day. Here’s my new “bad day” normal…
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Two weeks ago, I was 2 days into an out of town visit helping care for my Mom. Since her cognitive issues are consistent w/frontal temporal dementia, she has lost all decision making capability, is prone to frequent inappropriate behaviour & inconsolable outbursts. 2/
On this day, like every other day, my #1 mission was to try to get her more comfortable since her clothes were soiled - as they often are - because she cannot understand when to use the bathroom by herself anymore. But she gets very agitated & upset when you try to help. 3/
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🧵1/ I’m reading up on this court case btwn Henry & unvaxxed HCWs & think it’s interesting that there was no scrutiny into what constitutes “fully vaxxed.” Since as per Henry’s HCW vax order, an over two year outdated 2-dose primary series still qualifies. tnc.news/2024/05/16/b-c…
2/ Specifically, in her HCW vax order & when she was questioned about it during a PH briefing, Henry explains benefits of hybrid immunity-that HCWs even w/outdated vaccines that were also infected w/C19 recovered faster, posed lower risk to patients & reduced absenteeism rates:
3/ As well, as per above article, re: Henry’s never-ending C19 PH emergency, the judge said that “transmission of the virus posed a significant health risk & justified ongoing use of emergency powers & that an unvaxxed HCW constituted a ‘health hazard,’ as defined by PH Act.
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🧵 1/ Gee, I wonder where countries around the world, incl Canada, got the idea that eradicating absenteeism & subsequent learning loss was more important than protecting students from a disabling disease or supporting them in their recovery when they’re sick. Oh, I know….
2/ You see, according to McKinsey- yes, of course it’s McKinsey!- it’s not only about making sure kids are in school so parents go to work in the short term. Apparently, as per their Apr/22 article, it’s also about preventing catastrophic economic losses over the next 15 years.
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Last week, I was told there was a “cold” virus spreading in my Mom’s memory care facility. And that she was sick. And now, of course, it’s been confirmed that the “cold” was actually C19 & it’s still spreading like wildfire. But that’s not the worst thing that happened…
You see, a nurse came into my Mom’s room to take her temperature. But as has happened frequently in the past, my Mom got scared. Only this time my Mom backed away too quickly, falling onto the arm of a chair, landing on the floor, crying out in pain.
Now, my Mom has a badly bruised or fractured rib. Either way, the only way forward is pain meds & lots of rest. But since my Mom has dementia type that causes high anxiety & erratic behaviours, including ceaseless pacing, resting, for her, is probably most unattainable remedy:(
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Case in point: After 1st C19 infection, my kind/independent Mom began exhibiting lack of empathy/apathy. 2+ infections later, dramatic behaviour changes. MRI showed “atrophy disproportionately marked in right to temporal lobe.” Now she’s most difficult resident in 24hr facility:(
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This MRI is yr old now. And it was only made possible after my Dad, desperate for answers, pleaded in person at hosp. By some miracle, my Mom got on cancellation list & had appt w/i week. I say this b/c due to outrageous wait times, there’s so many out there w/no MRI/diagnosis.
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A physician may be found to be of breach of his or her duty of care to patients by continuing to provide med services & prevent transmission of viruses where the physician suspects he or she has C19 or has been diagnosed w/C19…”
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