A recently obtained freedom-of-information request reveals that the Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care (MHSLTC) spent $1,565,495.49 on staffing agency nurses from February 21, 2024, to April 9, 2024.
The funds were for three provincial nursing stations. $516,820.23 was spent at Easterville, $421,087.80 at Grand Rapid, and $627,587.46 at Moose Lake.
The record does not include costs related to staffing agency nurses for the Health System Delivery Organizations as that falls under Shared Health.
The costs from August 31, 2024, to February 21, 2024, are available here.
Matt Barter is a fourth-year student in the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. He enjoys reading thought-provoking articles, walks in nature, and volunteering in the community.
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