As I indicated, the purpose of the pilot was to evaluate whether nursing care aids, this level of trained staff, can be used for patient watches. Patient watches are used after patients who pose a risk to themselves or others and require more frequent observation -- for example, individuals who might be suicidal, confused patients who are unable to comply with treatment, patients who are at risk of actually leaving the facility, and other patients who may have some behavioural issues. The decision was made not to renew these two contracts for these two unfunded positions and rather put an end to the pilot, because the objectives of the original pilot were not achieved and security personnel continued to be used in that area to provide patient watches.
Glen Abernethy on Question 51-18(2): Care Aids At Stanton Territorial Hospital
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 51-18(2): Care Aids At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Oral Questions
February 23rd, 2016
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