SO….
It has become clear….
PA funding is still up in the air starting april 1st. We stand to loose 2 PA’s positions at Huntsville and one at Bracebridge very, very soon. Natalie has written to the MOH at the end of Nov and followed-up with them recently to have NO response about future funding for PA’s. If we want PA’s the groups need to consider what to do!
Double coverage this summer ( six hour shifts on fri/sat/sun/holiday mondays) will not be funded this summer!! It was P4R money which is no longer as of end of fiscial year. Think of the impact on patient access to care, wait times, job enjoyment, sanity, back-up call in…to name a few.
I am deeply worried about both these issues. I have expressed my concerns on every front as director!! Every front including the timely ER evaluation happening right now!!
Everyone should consider the impact of these two things and start dialogue amongst each group and to our DPR’s. ASAP, ASAP.
John
The public deserves to know.
Call the newspapers John.
The public already is getting the message some in Huntsville from er visits and feedback from staff and docs!
I have also (late January) emailed our MPP, as well as the Mayor of Bracebridge, who responded in political fashion.
In regards to my emails to the ministry and minister directly, I have had no response.
I have also not heard anything from management or admin at MAHC in regards to this matter since budget meetings began. At this point I assume it is a “sweep it under the rug” scenario and a “no news is not good news” matter.
Cheers