novembre 14, 2022
The Rural Health Action Group’s efforts to recruit healthcare workers for the Sackville Memorial Hospital are paying off and the group suggests its grassroots approach could be a model for other communities. The committee presented figures showing improved staffing numbers and confirmed that a return of acute-care beds is happening. Improved staff vacancy rates in that unit were also noted. Other highlights included three staff who returned following leaves of absence; the hiring of two RNs; two new grads brought into permanent full-time positions and the filling of all LPN positions. The volunteer-run Rural Health Action Group operated with no money, mandate or direct accountability.