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Health system focused on tying community supports to long-stay inpatients

July 27, 2023 – A number of initiatives to improve patient flow and bring down wait times are ongoing at Winnipeg hospitals, including the creation of a clinical working group that focuses on ensuring long-stay inpatients get the supports they need to safely transition back into the community.

Home Care Staff & Clients to Benefit from New App

July 26, 2023 – The WRHA, in partnership with Victoria Hospital Foundation, is announcing a new initiative for Home Care staff aimed at improving client care and efficiencies. Following staff feedback during engagement sessions, the Procura AlayaCare Mobile App will be installed on smartphones provided to staff and will give employees the tools they need to provide the highest quality care by allowing real-time access to client schedules, increasing safety, and enhancing communication.

Possible home care delays

April 4, 2023 – The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is advising residents of Winnipeg that community health services – home care services, in particular – may be affected over the next few days, due to the threat of stormy weather.

South Entrance Access at St. Boniface Hospital

February 8, 2023 – As construction progresses on the Emergency Department redevelopment project at St. Boniface Hospital, some changes are coming that will impact the South Entrance of the hospital. 

Partnership to aid patients in selecting most appropriate care option

November 24, 2022 – An online medical clinic directory will provide Winnipeg patients with real-time information about wait times at nearby walk-in clinics, allowing those with less serious health concerns to receive care more quickly, without a visit to an emergency department or urgent care centre.

Statement on Oakview Place abuse investigation

September 13, 2022 – We were informed by the Winnipeg Police Service today that it has arrested two health care aides that were the subject of an investigation into abuse at Extendicare Oakview Place.

Further measures taken to address emergency, urgent care wait times

May 26, 2022 – Winnipeg emergency departments and urgent care centres continue to implement new and expanded initiatives designed to improve patient flow as Manitoba's health system responds to long wait times for many patients seeking care, Shared Health and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority reported today.

Home care cancellations

January 6, 2022 – The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is advising residents of Winnipeg that community health services - home care services, in particular - are being affected due to staff shortages resulting from COVID-19 illness and isolation requirements.

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