Our progress on what we will do
Develop modern infrastructure to support the health system, including the continued implementation of the QEII New Generation and Cape Breton Regional Municipality Redevelopment projects.
Replace and expand medical equipment to support safe, quality care, including upgrades to laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and cardiac care.
Implement IT solutions to improve patient care, access, and flow across the system, such as a transportation scheduling system and a bed placement system in long-term care.
Expand the 'command centre' model to Central Zone and eventually province-wide.
Develop a mentorship program to support early-career nurses entering the workforce.
Progress Update
- A transition-to-practice program provides new graduates with a residency program including access to simulation training, mentorship, e-modules, and simulation learning modules.
- A new Nurse Mentorship Program pilot has been implemented. It has already been scaled up to all medicine and inpatient units. Further changes are underway to include EDIRA.
- Mentorship and transition to practice supports have been implemented at IWK Health.
Implement the Work and Learn Continuing Care Assistant Education Model.
Ensure health providers have access to addictions and mental health training and education.
Enhance access to development opportunities for underrepresented healthcare providers.
Leverage information and technology to connect care teams and enhance collaboration.
Implement best practices to reduce variation in surgical procedures to improve patient care.
Review and assess restrictions limiting health providers from working to their optimal scope of practice.
Explore opportunities to expand the role of health providers, such as nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics, to support delivery of health services.
Expand the registered nurse prescribing pilot to improve access to approved services and medications.
Develop measurable diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks and assign accountability at all levels of the health system.
Review health policies, programs, and services to understand equity gaps and develop solutions.
Create designated African Nova Scotian health consultant positions to provide leadership and guidance in the delivery of culturally specific health services.
Continue to engage health providers and support staff, including those who have moved within and outside of the province, on factors that influence retention.
Develop or enhance existing policies, strategies, and initiatives through a lens of retention, including onboarding of new hires and matching physicians to opportunities in communities that fit their lifestyle.
Level the playing field with respect to remuneration and pay family doctors at a rate that is in line with that of hospitalists.