The Province of Manitoba has announced a $200,000,000 dollar investment to help with healthcare professionals' retention, training, and recruitment. The program will end mandated overtime, and add 2,000 healthcare professionals to the provincial system.
Premier Heather Stefanson and Health Minister Audrey Gordon made the announcement this afternoon. Stefanson says Manitobans and all Canadians expect their leaders to solve issues that matter the most.
“While all jurisdictions are facing significant human health resources challenges, and while we continue to wait for the federal government to come to the table to increase its share of health funding, we are taking the necessary action here in Manitoba to strengthen our health system now and well into the future.”
Gordon says when coming up with the three-pillared plan, they met with officials through all levels of the healthcare system.
“We will continue to work with all levels of health care from leadership to front-line workers to gather feedback and ideas to improve the health-care system for those employed within it and for all Manitobans.”
The first pillar is retention, which will ensure those working in the system are supported and continue to provide safe, reliable, and accessible services. The second pillar is training healthcare staff at all levels, and the Third is recruiting those who are currently qualified and wish to practice in Manitoba by reducing barriers and making it easier to do so.
