Wednesday, August 25, 2010
King's County Memorial Hospital Fundraiser
Went to the King's County Memorial Hospital fundraiser last week -- whole roasted lamb on the spit, whole pig in hot coals, wonderful smells, no taste for me however had to leave before the food was served. Our restaurant was full at home and they called me back to assist. Still a great day. Met a lot of great supporters.
What Are Our Issues?
Back from meeting in Town to prepare for the Town Hall Candidate Forums next Tuesday August 31 at Reds Corner (Pooles Corner). The economy and rural development are the topics --- WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE SPECIFIC ISSUES FACING THE PEI ECONOMY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ?
Monday, August 16, 2010
A Facebook Conversation About the ER Situation
Denise Lavie Just to comment on the ER situation in Ch'town. After speaking with my mom, she had informed us that every Sunday, Gilbert Clements, MLA during her time working at the KCMH, used to walk around the hospital in his suit and tie talking to the patients, nurses and staff asking questions and listening to any concerns the...y might have had...things sure are different in EASTERN PEI.....
Peter Llewellyn Question ----Interesting post from Denise, (mother is my sister) do people still want politicians and public figures to be hands on in problem solving or should they go through public servants\channels and hope the system will follow up?.
Peter Llewellyn Received the policy today dated 1983 and updated in 1993. I need to get it scanned tomorrow for posting (See Scan below) -- very very interesting policy that keeps the health minister or Premier from "popping" in to talk to staff or patients with out permission. Interesting note, cc list on policy did not include minister of health or premier
Peter Llewellyn Monday night, August 9, 2010, in Charlottetown, PEI. Leadership candidate, Peter Llewellyn, honed in on health, education and the need to rebuild the Party with fresh ideas and experienced leadership.
Watch his speech on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZvRpWeZ2Lg
Peter Llewellyn posted this on my status August 7th that Montague Hospital Casual and temporary nurses were told this month to look for other work as they will not be getting shifts at Montague. The Nurse who talked to me about this told me it will be very difficult if not impossible for nurses to get time off for rest or family commitments raising stress levels needlessly.
Peter Llewellyn Well here is the long awaited ER policy. I will not comment tonight in detail other than to post that this is the policy according to Dr. Henderson which bars all elected officials including the Minister of Health from popping into the waiting room of the ER to see or speak to those waiting for Health Care. I will post my response to this policy tomorrow, enjoy.
Peter Llewellyn Question ----Interesting post from Denise, (mother is my sister) do people still want politicians and public figures to be hands on in problem solving or should they go through public servants\channels and hope the system will follow up?.
Peter Llewellyn Received the policy today dated 1983 and updated in 1993. I need to get it scanned tomorrow for posting (See Scan below) -- very very interesting policy that keeps the health minister or Premier from "popping" in to talk to staff or patients with out permission. Interesting note, cc list on policy did not include minister of health or premier
Peter Llewellyn Monday night, August 9, 2010, in Charlottetown, PEI. Leadership candidate, Peter Llewellyn, honed in on health, education and the need to rebuild the Party with fresh ideas and experienced leadership.
Watch his speech on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZvRpWeZ2Lg
Peter Llewellyn posted this on my status August 7th that Montague Hospital Casual and temporary nurses were told this month to look for other work as they will not be getting shifts at Montague. The Nurse who talked to me about this told me it will be very difficult if not impossible for nurses to get time off for rest or family commitments raising stress levels needlessly.
Peter Llewellyn Well here is the long awaited ER policy. I will not comment tonight in detail other than to post that this is the policy according to Dr. Henderson which bars all elected officials including the Minister of Health from popping into the waiting room of the ER to see or speak to those waiting for Health Care. I will post my response to this policy tomorrow, enjoy.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
New Face for a New Start
Starting a new day of discussions and listening to ideas from Islanders, many of whom are on the front lines delivering government services. The search for leadership on many of the issues facing Islanders has ended here in my Georgetown studio. Thank you to all who are visiting, talking and spreading the word! To those who have yet to come, the coffee is on and I am ready to listen, respond and act.
As Islanders we must work together to tackle the real underlying problems in health care, education, rural communities, and the economy, etc. My leadership campaign is about empowering people with knowledge and the initiative to get things done. Those who know me, know I have been in leadership roles in international business, government and community service organizations for most of my life. My experience illustrates my competence and I look forward to serving as the 'New Face for a New Start" for the PEI Progressive Conservative Party.
As Islanders we must work together to tackle the real underlying problems in health care, education, rural communities, and the economy, etc. My leadership campaign is about empowering people with knowledge and the initiative to get things done. Those who know me, know I have been in leadership roles in international business, government and community service organizations for most of my life. My experience illustrates my competence and I look forward to serving as the 'New Face for a New Start" for the PEI Progressive Conservative Party.
King's County Memorial Hospital Fundraiser
Went to the King's County Memorial Hospital fundraiser at 4:00 ---whole roasted lamb on the spit whole pig in hot coals, wonderful smells, no taste for me however had to leave before the food was served. Our restaurant was full at home and they called me back to assist. Still a great day. Met a lot of great supporters.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Carving out a Niche
Finished carving the '100 Year Anniversary Stone,' in Souris on Sunday. Met with my friend the ex-mayor Joanne Reid. So many people wanting to talk about politics while I was carving, I was afraid I would get mixed up and carve a pic of Government House!
Is it that I am available because I work in the public space (i.e. carving a community stone or working in my studio or restaurant) that so many people want to speak about politics or are people feeling they can't find the politicians they elected willing to speak to them for any longer than than the hand shake and photo op?
I don't know the answer but I will continue to do the research by speaking to Islanders.
Is it that I am available because I work in the public space (i.e. carving a community stone or working in my studio or restaurant) that so many people want to speak about politics or are people feeling they can't find the politicians they elected willing to speak to them for any longer than than the hand shake and photo op?
I don't know the answer but I will continue to do the research by speaking to Islanders.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Background on my ejection from the QEH
As a leadership candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of PEI and next Premier of the Province I have been asked repeatedly what would I do to correct the problem in health care; specifically what I would do to deal with the wait times in the ER.
I have said clearly that I need to better understand the situation at the QEH before taking a position. That includes the perspective of the emergency room itself. Media reports, patient’s comments and Government spin have all contributed to a growing mistrust and lack of confidence in our delivery of health care.
When faced with conflicting reports on situations throughout my career I have always made certain to obtain a first-hand understanding in order to sift through the rhetoric and self-serving information. Then, when well informed on one side, I make it a point to become equally informed on the other .
As I am finding out every day, it is very hard for the public to find out what is behind the stories found in the Media. Here is the “Detailed story “ behind the story today”.
Here are my notes
Ejected from the waiting room of the ER Tues night
I dropped in about 7:45 stayed for 2 to 3 minutes, never talked to anyone. I was there to observe, not to speak to patients. When I was leaving I engaged the security guard in a conversation, which turned to politics and the leadership race.
During the conversation a medical person came from the ER to the waiting room and asked if I was there to see a doctor? I jokingly said no I was here to see him pointing at the security guard to whom I had been talking. The medical person then asked the guard if I was there to see him and he replied that I was there to see how things were going. The medical person then told me I had to leave, I asked why and was told it was policy. I asked the guard if it was a written policy? He told me he wasn’t aware of any policy. Regardless, the medical person told me I had to leave, I asked who she was and she just said “The Nurse” I informed them I would be requesting a copy of the policy tomorrow. I left.
I called the hospital to speak to the administrator. Dr. Henderson called me back after I left a message ------------ long conversation
Dr. Henderson told me she issued the order to watch me to all staff and security.
However the security guard I spoke to was not aware of it. The doctor tried to say I was talking to patients on my last visit, I corrected her a number of times and explained that I spoke to no one on this visit or on my second of three visits other than the guard, and the people I spoke to on Fri WANTED to speak to me.
I asked her repeatedly about her exclusion policy telling her I wanted to make sure that I had it right that “elected politicians, even the premier, or the minister of health, are not allowed in the ER waiting room, even to observe what is going on, without getting prior permission” She confirmed that was the policy.
She said politicians “actually” don’t come into the ER to see what the situation is, they call for a meeting. Politicians only come for official purposes IE sod turnings, openings.
She said she has asked for a copy of the written policy and hopes to have it soon, if they actually have one. It may take time to get it. Policy relates to news people and public figures etc. She also said if she were to find that they did not have a policy, she would have one drawn up.
Politicians or others must request a meeting and proper protocol will be followed, EVEN the health minister. I told her that I am opposed to this policy, as well as my ejection and ongoing ban from the QEH emergency Room, and the ban of others, including elected officials.
She offered to set up a meeting on Aug 16. I explained that this date was too far in the future, I would like to deal with the issue sooner. I told her I will be sending a formal letter of objection today or tomorrow, and will be looking for a meeting to discuss it.
I have said clearly that I need to better understand the situation at the QEH before taking a position. That includes the perspective of the emergency room itself. Media reports, patient’s comments and Government spin have all contributed to a growing mistrust and lack of confidence in our delivery of health care.
When faced with conflicting reports on situations throughout my career I have always made certain to obtain a first-hand understanding in order to sift through the rhetoric and self-serving information. Then, when well informed on one side, I make it a point to become equally informed on the other .
As I am finding out every day, it is very hard for the public to find out what is behind the stories found in the Media. Here is the “Detailed story “ behind the story today”.
Here are my notes
Ejected from the waiting room of the ER Tues night
I dropped in about 7:45 stayed for 2 to 3 minutes, never talked to anyone. I was there to observe, not to speak to patients. When I was leaving I engaged the security guard in a conversation, which turned to politics and the leadership race.
During the conversation a medical person came from the ER to the waiting room and asked if I was there to see a doctor? I jokingly said no I was here to see him pointing at the security guard to whom I had been talking. The medical person then asked the guard if I was there to see him and he replied that I was there to see how things were going. The medical person then told me I had to leave, I asked why and was told it was policy. I asked the guard if it was a written policy? He told me he wasn’t aware of any policy. Regardless, the medical person told me I had to leave, I asked who she was and she just said “The Nurse” I informed them I would be requesting a copy of the policy tomorrow. I left.
I called the hospital to speak to the administrator. Dr. Henderson called me back after I left a message ------------ long conversation
Dr. Henderson told me she issued the order to watch me to all staff and security.
However the security guard I spoke to was not aware of it. The doctor tried to say I was talking to patients on my last visit, I corrected her a number of times and explained that I spoke to no one on this visit or on my second of three visits other than the guard, and the people I spoke to on Fri WANTED to speak to me.
I asked her repeatedly about her exclusion policy telling her I wanted to make sure that I had it right that “elected politicians, even the premier, or the minister of health, are not allowed in the ER waiting room, even to observe what is going on, without getting prior permission” She confirmed that was the policy.
She said politicians “actually” don’t come into the ER to see what the situation is, they call for a meeting. Politicians only come for official purposes IE sod turnings, openings.
She said she has asked for a copy of the written policy and hopes to have it soon, if they actually have one. It may take time to get it. Policy relates to news people and public figures etc. She also said if she were to find that they did not have a policy, she would have one drawn up.
Politicians or others must request a meeting and proper protocol will be followed, EVEN the health minister. I told her that I am opposed to this policy, as well as my ejection and ongoing ban from the QEH emergency Room, and the ban of others, including elected officials.
She offered to set up a meeting on Aug 16. I explained that this date was too far in the future, I would like to deal with the issue sooner. I told her I will be sending a formal letter of objection today or tomorrow, and will be looking for a meeting to discuss it.
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