Given that you clearly understand the value of health care; given that you clearly understand the importance of nurses, social workers, PT/OT, doctors and physicians; and given that you clearly understand the challenges they face on a daily basis and that the staffing number is already low enough at Stanton as it is — which affects the quality of care — would the Minister commit to no job cuts at Stanton as a result of this budget-cutting and reduction exercise going on in the GNWT at the current time?.
Glen Abernethy on Committee Motion 29-16(2) To Reinstate Stanton Hospital Telehealth Coordinator Position And Associated Contribution Funding For A Total Amount Of $210,000, Health And Social Services, Program Delivery Support (Committee Motion Carried)
In the Legislative Assembly on June 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 29-16(2) To Reinstate Stanton Hospital Telehealth Coordinator Position And Associated Contribution Funding For A Total Amount Of $210,000, Health And Social Services, Program Delivery Support (Committee Motion Carried)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 4th, 2008
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