Originally the pilot was only intended to last one year, with the intent, as I said, to see whether or not this level of position could do the patient watches. There was some turnover in the department as a result, or rather in the authority as a result. The pilot was extended so that they could review to see if it was actually providing or meeting the intent. At the end of the day, security was still required in those units to provide those patient watches, and since then, we have actually enhanced the security levels within Stanton so that these positions are actually no longer required. The pilot proved ineffective and we still needed security staff. As a result, these two unfunded positions will cease to exist on March 31, 2016.
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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