Thank you, Mr. Chair. I mean, as of right now, or at least as of February 20th, I understand there were only seven agency nurses employed. So the number can vary fairly significantly. And obviously it's certainly hoped for reasons already described to not require any. In order to offset the need for agency nurses with vacancies within the department, those staffing dollars, when a position is vacant, can then be utilized to deal with the vacancy, namely, by bringing in an agency nurse. It's not supposed to be a long-term solution. So obviously if they're fully staff or more fully staffed, then you don't need to have an agency nurse. But it's not a budget item. Thank you.
Caroline Wawzonek on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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