Behind the Headlines: SHA says private care homes decide which transitional patients to accept

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In the wake of an alleged assault on a 92-year-old resident at a Warman care home, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is facing questions about who can receive transitional care at the province's care homes. 650 CKOM's Lara Fominoff spoke to the SHA about that practice and what the organization does to keep residents safe.
2 Apr 2024 English Canada News

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