Mr. Chairman, there is a broad range of activity. I suppose firstly, to clarify my comments, we talk about board training. I will speak to the staff of the boards as opposed to trustee development or trustee training. If I look, for instance, to the issue around nurses in terms of awareness or developed appreciation on child welfare matters, what we are trying to do is ensure there is a team in every community and they understand how it works together and how it can improve the way it works. There needs to be a sharing of the issues that each particular profession works with so that we know how the various professions can work together. I can assure Members that we are not trying to make social workers out of nurses and nurses out of social workers, there is a tremendous amount of professional training for each, but there is also a lot of work we can do to get a better appreciation between. If I use the example of the new family law legislation in place, there is almost a year's worth of training needed before we believe the various care givers and committee members will understand fully how they can contribute to supporting children and families. There is a significant effort there. We spend significant resources in areas of the ANSIP programming, nurse mentorship, supporting the nursing program, all trying to invest in having staff feel more comfortable and contribute more to the people they serve. It is an area of extensive activity that we both see a need for more in and that we have always been actively engaged in. Thank you.
Mr. Ramsden on Committee Motion 20-13(5): To Amend Clause 19 Of Bill 10: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 20-13(5): To Amend Clause 19 Of Bill 10: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 23rd, 1998
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