Staff say they have not seen similar infestations at other health-care facilities at which they have worked and regard the situation as “outrageous.”
Almost 200 mousetraps have been placed around Gorge Road Hospital acute care and long-term care facility as the facility tries to tackle a persistent rodent problem.
Staff, who asked not to be named for fear of reprisals, say they have not seen similar infestations at other health-care facilities at which they have worked and regard the situation as “outrageous.” “Currently there are approximately 180 traps at the site,” wrote Jose. “More traps will be added next week.”At the same time, housekeeping services, the department responsible for pest management, is “looking at getting the electronic sound system at the site to tackle mice,” Jose wrote.
“Safety of everyone on the site is a high priority and we are using every tool in our arsenal to tackle this issue,” wrote Jose. “[We] really appreciate your patience, support and understanding to get through this situation.”
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