Salmi to Stay On, as County Board Supports Canal View Resolution

Faced with the resignation of Canal View administrator Kimberly Salmi, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners reversed course Friday, and supported a resolution to encourage lawmakers to relax COVID-19 restrictions at extended care facilities.

Salmi was pleased with support for the statement, which had been slightly revised from an earlier version that failed at Tuesday’s regular board meeting…

County Board Chair Tom Tikkanen said he was happy to support workers at the county-owned residence…

COVID-19 regulations at extended care facilities have been stricter than at other health care institutions. Salmi says that has contributed to employee stress, low morale, and high staff turnover.

The failure of the initial resolution Tuesday had prompted Salmi to submit her resignation. Now, she says she’ll stay on…

And, while the resolution passed by the county board doesn’t provide immediate relief, Salmi hopes it will send a message…

See the resolution here.