Mr. Speaker, the challenge of that is if we put one nurse in the community we could actually create some liability issues. I know we do it during freeze-up or break-up but we don't have one nurse stations here in the Northwest Territories; we're trying to ensure that there's proper and adequate backup so that the individuals who are on call during the evening don't have to be on call every day 24/7. It can be quite extensive. I'm happy to have that discussion. If the Member can have that person share their information with us and let them express their desire, we'll certainly have that discussion. Our concern is having a 24/7 person in that community. One person can't reasonably do it. So we would be looking at the alternative that we've discussed and coming up with a community-based solution.
Glen Abernethy on Question 200-18(2): Licenced Practical Nursing Position In Tsiigehtchic
In the Legislative Assembly on June 9th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 200-18(2): Licenced Practical Nursing Position In Tsiigehtchic
Oral Questions
June 8th, 2016
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