Sask. Health Authority touts progress dealing with hospital capacity issues [Video]

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has said its efforts in relieving capacity issues in the province’s two major cities is showing progress.

“Since the initial implementation of the Action Plans, the SHA has hired more than 156 additional full time equivalent (FTE) staff in Saskatoon and Regina, including more than 60 additional nursing positions,” the SHA said in a news release on Thursday.

“Efforts are underway to recruit an additional 290 FTE staff in Saskatoon and Regina, including an additional 107 FTE nurses.”

In Saskatoon, 140 full-time positions are being recruited and hired, including 55 nurses.

Of the 84 new long-term care beds being opened in the city, 40 beds are projected to be operational by May 1, 2024 with the remaining 44 beds projected to be operational by June 3, 2024.