The family of the late Roger Ogram may never know what would have been the outcome if their relative had been transported to Lloydminster Hospital for treatment after a collision near Alcurve on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
The family is writing the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and seeking answers from the SHA, College of Physicians, and paramedics as it continues to grieve.
Erin Laumbach, daughter of the deceased quotes the patient care report that states EMS was told by Lloydminster Hospital to “bypass Lloyd and go to Battlefords Union Hospital because the CT scan was down.” Ogram who was 71-years-old passed away before the ambulance arrived at North Battleford.
“There are no words to describe how deeply troubling it is to know that Dad was never given the opportunity for pain management or a chance to survive. A family member made it to the accident scene before the paramedics. Dad was responding. He knew his name and could acknowledge where he was hurt,” writes Laumbach.
The CT scan at Lloydminster Hospital has cut service on weekends since late 2024 because technicians have been on leave. When staff return, the SHA expects full service will resume in early 2025, but no firm date has been announced.
There were two other casualties from the collision at Alcurve and they were received at Lloydminster Hospital and then flown out for further treatment.
The family is asking medical authorities to provide a written explanation of where protocols were not followed and written confirmation of protocols implemented.
“Without ownership and acknowledgment, there will be no change,” writes Laumbach in the letter.
MyLloydminsterNow has reached out to the SHA for a response.
