Health
Environmental Issues at Two Major Polyclinics in St. Michael as Ministry of Health Seeks Solutions
Ministry of Health addresses environmental issues at Branford Taitt and Sir Winston Scott Polyclinics in St Michael, focusing on safety improvements to aged facilities for staff and patient well-being.
Environmental issues are plaguing two of the country’s largest polyclinics.
However, as the Ministry of Health works to find a solution at the Branford Taitt Polyclinic on Black Rock Main Road, and the Sir Winston Scott Polyclinic on Jemmotts Lane, both in St Michael, one union leader has encouraged his members not to return to the latter facility until the matter is fully resolved.
Chief Medical Officer The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George said after the closure of Branford Taitt Polyclinic last week, they were making improvements to the aged facility in hopes of reopening this week.
“A lot of our physical plants in primary care are very old. From time to time, you’re going to get environmental health issues, whether it be mould, odours or people falling ill. As a responsible ministry, we must make sure that the staff, and the places where they work, are safe. Based on the Safety And Health At Work Act, if there’s an issue with respect to a person stating that their workplace is unsafe, we must take that seriously.
