Survey covers workers’ experiences, work-life balance, workplace challenges
The Manitoba government is seeking feedback from health care workers in the province as it seeks to bring about some improvement into its healthcare system.
“It’s going to take a lot of work to undo the damage to our health care. “That work is underway and the actions we’re taking are being informed by the ideas and perspectives we’re hearing from health-care workers on the front lines,” said Premier Wab Kinew.
“Rebuilding government’s relationship with health-care workers is critical to finding long-term solutions and making sure Manitobans get the care they need. We encourage you to share your thoughts online whether or not you plan to join us in person.”
Late in 2023, Manitoba announced an initial investment of $2.75 million this fiscal year to expand the number of allied health staff and hospital case coordinators in a bid to reduce medical wait times.
The government’s survey asks healthcare workers about their experiences working in the province’s health care system: whether they feel valued at work, how their work affects their personal life and the challenges they face in their line of work.
The public survey also asks for suggestions from health care workers to help the Manitoba government with workforce planning.
Health care workers can fill up the survey form on the Manitoba government website.
Last year, the government invested $123 million to boost its healthcare capacities and help out workers who have been struggling with their workload.
In-person discussions with top government official
Manitoba has also scheduled a series of in-person sessions with health care workers at sites across the province.
These hour-long sessions are going to be dedicated to open dialogue, so the workers can share their ideas and concerns affecting them, their workplace, patient care and the health care system as a whole.
Each session is attended by Kinew or Uzoma Asagwara, minister of health, seniors and long-term care minister.
Previous sessions took place on Dec. 8, 2023 at Grace Hospital and on Jan. 11, 2024 at the St. Boniface Hospital.
Though the date schedules have not been released yet, Manitoba will also hold in-person consultations at the following sites:
- Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
- Victoria General Hospital
- Brandon Regional Health Centre
- Bethesda Regional Health Centre
- Selkirk Mental Health Centre
- Thompson General Hospital
In mid-2023, the provincial government launched a Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program to help reduce financial barriers associated with foreign qualification recognition.