Thursday, November 09, 2006

Staffing mix

Ontario takes a page out of Alberta's book. It does work but it takes time and education. The new LPNs need lots of supervision. Overall this is probably not a good idea given the long term needs in the area and the need to retain 'good' people of all stripes. I would say that the allure to management is relatively short sighted and misses the major issue of the day, namely the human health resource crisis. We need to invest in good people now if we want to prevent sliding backwards.

Long-Term Care Facilities Lay Off RNs: Reductions Threaten Health & Safety of Residents

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