The unidentified doctor, who was part of a nursing service’s palliative care team, was initially suspected of killing four patients in June and July and then attempting, with mixed success, to set fire to their apartments.
Non-profit group Doctors for America sued OPM, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Darrell Mesheau’s family is suing Horizon Health Network, licensed practical nurse April Knowles and registered nurse Danielle Othen, alleging Mesheau died because of ‘reckless and outrageous acts and omissions.’
The province’s independent auditor general is looking into how the health ministry and Alberta Health Services approve contracts, including for chartered surgical facilities.
