CHSLD (film)

CHSLD is a 2023 Canadian documentary film directed by Yan Lanouette Turgeon. The film explores the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents and staff within Quebec's long-term care facilities, known as CHSLDs (Centres d'hébergement de soins de longue durée).

The documentary combines firsthand accounts from residents, families, and healthcare workers to paint a picture of the systemic issues and vulnerabilities exposed by the crisis. It highlights the challenges of understaffing, inadequate resources, and the emotional toll on those living and working within the facilities.

CHSLD seeks to raise awareness about the need for improved care and support for vulnerable seniors and to prompt a re-evaluation of policies and practices within the long-term care system in Quebec. It also serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives during the pandemic, acknowledging the human cost of the crisis within these institutions. The film is primarily in French.