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Supervision period at Stevenson Memorial Hospital ends

November 12, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

A supervisory status at Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) has officially ended by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 

A statement was issued by hospital president and CEO, Deepak Sharma, and chair of the board of directors, Jeff French, on Nov. 6, which said, “The end of supervision marks an important transition for Stevenson Memorial Hospital and the return of full governance authority to the Board of Directors.”

The statement continued, “Throughout the period of supervision, our staff, physicians and volunteers have remained focused on providing safe, high-quality care to our patients and families. We are grateful for their continued commitment. For nearly a century, SMH has been providing care to the communities it serves. As we move forward, we will continue our journey together, building on our proud history and creating a strong future for our community.”

The Province of Ontario appointed a supervisor for Stevenson Memorial Hospital in October 2024 to oversee the hospital’s operations and strengthen its governance, accountability, and ability to deliver the best health care possible.

The appointment of a supervisor was a response to a final report submitted by an investigator in 2024 that raised concerns about the hospital’s governance, management, and patient care.

The supervisor was asked to work closely with the hospital’s interim president and CEO at that time, the board of directors, and staff to implement changes and solutions to address concerns that were outlined in the report.

During the supervisory period, regular operations continued at the hospital, including the current redevelopment project. 

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