Janice Allen, the PNP caretaker for St James Central, is calling for accountability from health authorities regarding conditions at Cornwall Regional Hospital, describing the situation as a “system failure”. Allen highlights ongoing issues at the facility, which serves the wider western region. She points to the disruption caused by years of renovation work and a recent incident involving a patient's death. Allen is calling for clarity on the incident, including details about the patient's care and the lack of a bed. She questions the state of staffing, bed capacity, and emergency response. Allen emphasizes the need for transparency and immediate action, stressing the need for improved support for healthcare workers, increased resources for hospitals and greater public confidence in the healthcare system.