I would think that you would have to be a resident of the NWT to be considered for some of these long-term care facilities. Also what the department is working on is to set up a territorial admission committee made up of different representatives on the board so that we make better use of all of our facilities. For example, we have some facilities where there is a local admission committee. They want to concentrate on admitting patients within that community only when there might be residents from elsewhere who need that facility more. So we are trying to work to streamline that process and set some standards so that residents who need the care are accepted and the decision is somehow based on need as well as location. Thank you.
Sandy Lee on Committee Motion 1-16(3): Strategy To Improve The Health And Social Services Programs In Small And Remote Communities Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 1-16(3): Strategy To Improve The Health And Social Services Programs In Small And Remote Communities Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 15th, 2009
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