On Wednesday, Another staff member (the most senior member) of Alberta Health Services was let go. This worker was involved in the decision that allowed the Calgary Flames as well as their families to jump to the front of the line in order to receive the H1N1 vaccinations shot at a special clinic just last week. The conclusion of the investigation of this case revealed that nearly 150 shots were given on October 30 to the hockey team. This was the very same day that a shortage of the vaccine was going to be seen in the near future.

The report of the wrongdoing with the vaccine started when a medical representative of the Flames approached a staff member of the Alberta Health Services to see if a clinic could be set up for the immunizations for the team and families. The request for this special clinic was forwarded on to a senior worker, who then took the request to a supervisor. This supervisor approved this clinic and it was held on October 30 at Father David Bauer Arena.

The day of the clinic was the one day before public clinics were closed temporarily throughout province because of the national shortage of the vaccine. There was no proper documentation with the clinic and no other senior health care staff member was notified of this request, according to the board.

Second Worker Let Go Over Flames H1N1 Scandal