We’re saddened by Jodian’s death, says hospital chairman
ANDREWS MEMORIAL Hospital was thrown into the headlines recently after first-time mom, 23-year-old Jodian Fearon, died after giving birth following a tragic series of events in which she ended up at three different hospitals – AMH being the first – with care reportedly delayed by hours. Last week, Pastor Brown said the hospital staff were hurting over the tragic turn of events and offered no comments on whether AMH believes it was unfairly targeted, as reports that she was turned away from the hospital after displaying symptoms of the COVID19 respiratory disease stirred public anger.
VERY SAD CASE
“As much as we wish to clear our good name and speak openly to any extent possible about the events surrounding this very sad case, we have been advised by our attorneys to offer no comment at this time on any matter to do with Ms Fearon’s regrettable and untimely passing,” Brown said. “We continue to hope and pray for the best outcome for her beautiful baby, and that her family will be comforted and supported through this unimaginable time of grief.” AMH was the first to announce it could not treat COVID-19 patients because it did not have intensive care facilities.
“There is an ICU (intensive care unit), but it became non-functional in 2013 and has remained non-functional since that time,” Brown explained. “It is our desire to operationalise it as soon as we can.” The hospital is also reported to have failed to file its annual returns with the Companies Office of Jamaica for the last two years.
“In 2017, we changed our financial software, and as a result of such a transition, it has caused some delay in the processing of financial statements, which is required for the registration. Since then, we have been able to complete 2018 and 2019 financials and we have taken steps to have the same filed imminently,” Brown explained.