What We've DoneWhen staff feel safe and valued, patient care improves—and our health care is stronger. To do this, we're working to improve safety and working conditions for care providers.
Installed additional metal detectors and enhanced 24/7 security in urban emergency departments
Strengthened safety measures across health facilities.
Introduced a Mentorship/Peer‑to‑Peer Support Program
to support continuous learning, resiliency and well‑being (343 participants as of January 2026; 30 workshops delivered).
Reinforced commitment to maintaining services that prioritizes patient care and workforce stability.
Launched targeted safety intiaitives to protect patients, staff and visitors.
ImpIement enhanced security services in eight more communities:
Conduct an independent, province‑wide safety and security review examining protective services and identifying improvements.
Implement a province‑wide approach to support managers in developing staff, improving processes and responsibly managing human resources.
Examine health worker absenteeism through third-party attendance and return-to-work service, with the goal of improving staff support and reducing overtime.
Engage unions as partners in strengthening workplace stability and patient care.
Reduce physician administrative burden to reduce paperwork and free up more time for direct patient care.
Protects patients, visitors and staff as violence and weapons become more common in health care settings across Canada.
Ensure providers can focus fully on delivering care without fear or distraction.
Addressing burnout, overtime and staffing shortages leads to more consistent, attentive care.
Well‑supported workers deliver more compassionate, focused, and effective care.
Enhanced security, improved leadership structures and better HR practices help stabilize services across communities.
Patients experience fewer disruptions and more dependable access to care.
Safe facilities and a supported workforce are foundational to a sustainable, high‑quality health system.
When staff are safe and valued, patient care improves, and system performance strengthens.