Our progress on what we will do
Work with communities, including First Nations, Acadian, and Francophone communities, to ensure their language interpretation needs are met.
Improve access to services in African Nova Scotian communities through the expansion of the Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative and the development of a Sisterhood model.
Encourage research and discovery through the Health Innovation Hub.
Ensure conflict resolution policies and programs are in place for health workers.
Focus on workplace safety initiatives to support staff in delivery of quality care, including access to training and equipment in long-term care and the installation of power stretchers and loaders in all ambulances.
Work with Emergency Medical Care Inc. on workplace initiatives such as a paramedics’ mentorship program and an employee engagement committee.
Develop a Wellness Strategy for healthcare professionals.
Put a plan in place to guide sustainable investments in health infrastructure over the medium and long-term.
Invest in community-based health services for newcomers, including child and youth services.
Open more urgent treatment centres to improve access to same day/next day care across the province.
Review the composition of care teams to ensure appropriate resources are available to support staff and patient flow in hospital.
Explore alternative levels of care to complement existing programs.
Partner with community organizations to pilot smart home technologies and scale up solutions based on evidence.
Explore community hub models to support seniors’ timely access to focused care in home or long-term care settings.
Expand patient transfer units to reduce the use of ambulances for transfers between facilities in Halifax and Cape Breton.
Expand EHS Integrated Health Programs, such as the Extended Care Paramedic Program for continuing care patients, and the Community-based Paramedic Program in Cape Breton, to avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department.