London Health Coalition (LHC) co-chairs fund surgery in private clinics to address widespreadstaffing shortagesstate plans to provide It doesn't address the underlying problem.
Thursday morning,Ontario HealthMinister of Health Sylvia Jones will stabilize thehealth caresystem by increasing the number of surgeries performed in hospitals. State plan announced. Private clinics covered by OHIP.
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States also pay for exams and registration fees for internationally trained nurses and send patients waiting for long-term care beds to unwelcome homes.
This plan has seen emergency departments across the state closed for hours or days at a time during the summer due to shortages of nursing staff.
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“The Minister of Health, who is in charge of our public health system, said in a staffing crisis that more jobs and more I'm furious to hear that you think they're trying to somehow magically create all these new staff by handing over profits - so they can privatize for-profit surgical clinics." LHC co-chair Peter Bergmanis said.
"Where do these staff come from? They're operating in for-profit clinics and suddenly they don't show up. Civil servants are understaffed."
Bergmanis He said providing more funding to for-profit health care would not address the shortages that were already a problem before the pandemic.
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Be 'bold, innovative and creative' when looking for ways to improve the health system.
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"There are people who will fight for the status quo no matter what," she said at a press conference announcing plans.
States can temporarily cover the costs of testing, applying, and registering internationally trained and retired nurses, saving up to $1,500 and allowing them to work. It plans to invest up to $57.6 million over three years to increase the number of nurses. in a long-term care facility.
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International I said it would be easy for trained nurses to come to the state, but it's too late.
``It can't be done overnight. We need them like," he said.
'My phone explodes day and night': President of Ontario nurses union warns medical staff Demanding action to address shortages Noting that there are 5,970 active international applicants living in the state, we are preparing to temporarily and potentially enroll thousands of internationally trained nurses.
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Universities allow internationally trained nurses to temporarily register if minister backs it He said the regulations could be changed to You will go through a complete registration process, including completing your education and exams.
– Using Liam Casey and Allison Jones files from The Canadian Press
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