2024-11-11 21:23:00
Staff members of the radiology department at the Hôpital du Centre-de-la-Mauricie in Shawinigan denounce a toxic work climate that has reigned for more than a year.
There is reportedly tension between management and radiologists due to changes and new tasks imposed on the department.
Among the employees, we do not understand why these new tasks are found in their department and not in that of Trois-Rivières for example.
Communication would not pass between radiologists and management. Some staff members describe the exchanges as defamatory.
One of them, to whom TVA Nouvelles spoke and who did not want to speak directly to the camera, said that “people cry in the department, once a day”.
“People are stressed, tired,” he adds. People find it difficult to come into work and find it unpleasant. It’s no longer the atmosphere we had before. It’s really heavy.”
Some employees decide to quit their job altogether.
In radiology, in Shawinigan, there should be six radiologists, but there are only three.
Half of them are no longer able to tolerate the toxic climate and psychological harassment.
The national representative of the APTS in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec, Manon Hamel, explains that services are greatly impacted.
“We had closed mammograms all summer,” she said. We have had a single radiologist for full weeks who covered all the services. There were no time slots. We didn’t give any, we preferred to respond only to emergencies. »
The CIUSSS for its part indicates in writing that “the absence of certain radiologists in Shawinigan is not without impact on services”.
“However, care and services to the population are being maintained, either in Shawinigan, Trois-Rivières or in a medical imaging laboratory (LIM) as provided for in our collaboration agreements.”
He says he is well aware of the situation.
“As in any organization, situations that could affect the work climate can arise in a work team and these are taken very seriously,” we mention. As an employer, our priority is to provide a safe and quality work environment for our staff.”
Department employees are hoping for change because technologists are worried.
They sometimes have to go as far as Drummondville to secure working hours.
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**Interview with Dr. Marie Tremblay, Radiologist at Hôpital du Centre-de-la-Mauricie**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Dr. Tremblay. Can you start by describing the current working environment in the radiology department?
**Dr. Tremblay:** Thank you for having me. The atmosphere in our department has become increasingly difficult over the past year. Many of us feel that the work climate is toxic, primarily due to a breakdown in communication between management and staff. The lack of dialogue has led to significant frustration among radiologists.
**Editor:** You mentioned new tasks being imposed on your team. Can you elaborate on that?
**Dr. Tremblay:** Yes, there have been several new responsibilities added to our workload, but it seems these changes have not been equally applied to other departments, such as in Trois-Rivières. This disparity has raised concerns and confusion among staff. We feel it’s important to understand the rationale behind these decisions.
**Editor:** How would you describe the communication issues that are reportedly affecting the department?
**Dr. Tremblay:** Communication has been strained to say the least. Some of us have had experiences where discussions with management felt not just unproductive but at times defamatory. It’s difficult to work effectively when the lines of communication are so damaged.
**Editor:** Have there been any efforts to address these issues within the department?
**Dr. Tremblay:** There have been some attempts, but they often fall short. Many staff members feel hesitant to voice their concerns directly, fearing repercussions. The environment needs to be more open and supportive for any real progress to occur.
**Editor:** What do you hope to achieve moving forward for your team?
**Dr. Tremblay:** My hope is for a return to a collaborative and respectful workplace. We need management to engage with us, listen to our concerns, and work together toward solutions that improve not only our working conditions but ultimately, the care we provide to our patients.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Tremblay, for sharing your insights. We hope to see positive changes in the near future for you and your colleagues.
**Dr. Tremblay:** Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to speak out on this important matter.
