Question 56-17(5): Wireless Internet Access At Stanton Territorial Hospital

In the Legislative Assembly on February 7th, 2014. See this topic in context.

Question 56-17(5): Wireless Internet Access At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Oral Questions

Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Health and Social Services questions about the Stanton Territorial Hospital.

I do visit many constituents as I pass through the hospital and some of them are there for extended stays. One of the common questions they do ask me is that they have their smartphones, they have laptops, et cetera, so they are asking me to raise the issue why they cannot get Wi-Fi or wireless feed into the hospital. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Question 56-17(5): Wireless Internet Access At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Oral Questions

February 6th, 2014

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Abernethy.

Question 56-17(5): Wireless Internet Access At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Oral Questions

Glen Abernethy

Glen Abernethy Great Slave

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I have been in the hospital, too, and have been asked to turn off my phones as well. It’s my understanding that the technology interferes with some of the technical equipment in the hospital, which is why they encourage patient residents to turn off their phones. But for the technical specifics, I will certainly follow up with the authority to find out the exact reason. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Question 56-17(5): Wireless Internet Access At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Oral Questions

Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Probably no point in going on, but I will just ask the Minister if he can follow up with my office and I can let my constituents know if there is a technical reason. If there is any way at all, perhaps I can ask the Minister, is there a way that patients can get Internet? Thank you.

Question 56-17(5): Wireless Internet Access At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Oral Questions

Glen Abernethy

Glen Abernethy Great Slave

Absolutely, I will follow up with the Member and his office and explore options. Thank you.

Question 56-17(5): Wireless Internet Access At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Oral Questions

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Mr. Moses.