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Released on March 5, 2008
Saskatoon Health Region's health employees can look forward to improved workplaces, reduced burnout and more professional development opportunities, thanks to a series of new projects funded by retention grants offered by the provincial government.
Health Minister Don McMorris has announced $718,000 in funding for 12 innovative projects - recommended by health professionals - that will benefit a wide range of workers throughout the province. This funding is part of the $6 million Health Workforce Employee Retention Program, which supports creative, grassroots initiatives designed to help keep health employees working in Saskatchewan's health care system. Two additional projects announced today were approved in 2007 pending additional information.
"I am pleased with the enthusiastic response to the third round of retention grants," McMorris said. "We recognize that the best retention innovations often come from health providers themselves - they know what will work best in their workplace. This program capitalizes on that valuable knowledge, and helps in our efforts to keep and attract key health providers."
Saskatoon Northwest MLA Serge LeClerc on behalf of McMorris presented a cheque to the Saskatoon Health Region for two retention projects. "Having quality health care for Saskatchewan residents is a top priority for our government," LeClerc said. "I am optimistic that this initiative will help ensure the safety and health of our people."
The first project involves funding for a regional dietician to consult with and support dieticians working in rural areas. Funding for that project is $75,000. The second project involves developing a personal safety training program for community-based heath care workers. Funding for the program is $70,033.
"With this important funding, Saskatoon Health Region is able to develop educational opportunities for dieticians in rural long term care environments, thereby transforming the work experience and improving rural health care service delivery in the region," Saskatoon Health Region president and CEO Maura Davies said. "This project will also provide additional nutrition, menu development and consultation services to 16 facilities outside of the city of Saskatoon, improving the quality of life for our clients and residents.
"The personal safety program funding will enable us to recruit and retain skilled employees by enhancing workplace safety in community-based health service delivery. The program will introduce a new position responsible for implementing training for 22 social workers, physical therapists and occupational therapists."
Projects can be initiated by health employees and other providers, employers, and provincial health sector organizations. Details on the program are posted on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.health.gov.sk.ca.
Funding for the retention program flows from the $25 million retention and recruitment plan previously announced. The Saskatchewan Party government has identified recruitment and retention of healthcare workers as a priority. Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Health - Nurse Recruitment and Retention Laura Ross accompanied by health region staff are currently in the Philippines to attract approximately 300 nurses to the province. As well, Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) and McMorris signed a partnership agreement last week committing to work together to solve Saskatchewan's shortage of Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
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For more information, contact:
Andrew Dinsmore
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: adinsmore@health.gov.sk.ca
Darby Semeniuk
Saskatoon Health Region
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-655-3265
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