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SaltWire's Atlantic regional weather forecast for October 5, 2023 | SaltWireST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The newly formed NL Health Services has released a one-year roadmap aimed at addressing four strategic issues in the provincial health-care system.
“The strategic plan being presented is a one-year plan and represents the immediate work identified as we establish a single provincial health authority while simultaneously continuing all health-care services throughout the province,” said chair Robert Andrews.One of the issues being addressed first is modernizing health services to fit the future needs of the population.
Staffing issues are also on the table, with an increased focus on physician recruitment and retention, especially in category B emergency rooms and working with unions to form transition agreements.Rushed legislation to merge Newfoundland and Labrador health authorities worries opposition parties, privacy commissioner
The overall quality of health care is also under the microscope, with a forthcoming quality action plan to ensure anyone receiving care currently is getting the correct service in the right place at the right time.
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