Funding of $3.7 million will be granted by Quebec to private residential and long-term care centers (CHSLDs) not under agreement in order to consolidate clinical supervision positions and add administrative support positions.
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This was announced on Friday by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, and the Minister responsible for Government Administration and Chair of the Treasury Board, Sonia LeBel, specifying that this aid has no connection with COVID-19.
“This funding demonstrates our government’s commitment to continue supporting quality care and diversified services in private CHSLDs not under agreement. It also makes it possible to resolve a concern for pay equity compared to that offered in the public network while making these workplaces attractive, ”explained Minister Dubé in a press release.
This grant will make it possible, in particular, to respond to the glaring lack of manpower in the sector and, at the same time, to strengthen the monitoring of the quality of care provided in these establishments.
“By financially supporting the process of consolidating clinical management positions in these living environments, I remain convinced that we are helping users to benefit from services that respect their identity and dignity and that offer them all the amenities necessary for their self-determination. “, underlined Mr.me LeBel.
However, this funding is conditional on confirmation of the creation and staffing of these new positions, but also on accountability.
Remember that Quebec had already paid $27 million last November to increase the salaries of employees of these shelters.