Plans are being put in place to deal with mental health issues which may have arisen at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, due to noxious fumes affecting its workers.
Chief Executive Officer of the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Anthony Smikle, says the situation at the facility has generated significant controversy, as angry workers have complained that their illnesses and the extent of the air contamination are being downplayed.
He says that in an attempt to address the stress being experienced by some workers, arrangements have been made for counselling.
"The teams will be coming down from Kingston - the Minister spoke of one of the strategies being location, we have just secured space nearby for the clinics.As of next week, we will have space for persons to be seen, not only in terms of the physical state and symptoms, but also their mental state."
He also gave an update on the situation concerning protective gear, as one of the major complaints from workers is that the supply is inadequate.
"The Personal Protective equipment is based on technical advise. The chemical environmental engineers have made certain recommendations and we have ample supplies (of protective gear)," he said.
Another complaint
The hospital's administration is addressing yet another complaint as several persons who volunteered to assist were unable to access identification cards so they could move about freely.
However, Smikle states that this was a temporary situation due to the extent of the crisis.
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