LEAMINGTON DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S COMMENT ON PATHOLOGY REVIEW ANNOUNCED BY HOTEL DIEU-GRACE HOSPITAL
Leamington, ON – Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) is responding to issues raised regarding the announcements by Hotel Dieu-Grace Hospital (HDGH) with respect to both Dr. Barb Heartwell and the review of pathology cases. With respect to the first issue, LDMH has confirmed that Dr. Heartwell had privileges in the period of February 11, 2009 – March 6, 2009. Dr. Heartwell held temporary privileges only and covered one on-call surgical shift when LDMH was short staffed. She performed no procedures during the time she held privileges.
With respect to the Pathology review, like Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH), LDMH was made aware of the concerns of HDGH related to a particular pathologist. LDMH has and continues to be a full participant with HDGH and WRH in developing the action plan to review this situation in order to ensure all pathology reports are reviewed in a timely manner. LDMH, HDGH and WRH have all been communicating regularly and we will continue to support the review process.
Pathology services in Windsor Essex are provided by an integrated pathology laboratory, the Windsor Essex Pathology Associates, which provides services to HDGH, WRH and all of the pathology services for LDMH.
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For more information:
John P. Stenger, C.A.
Chief Executive Officer
(519) 326-2373 ext. 4101