Group will implement one of the largest health care recruiting and training programs in Ontario history.
Long-Term Care Minister Dr. Merrilee Fullerton says there is an urgent need to accelerate and expand the training and education of personal support workers, registered practical nurses, and registered nurses to meet the targets we set in our long-term care staffing plan.
Part of the plan includes, giving PSW's the chance to become accredited registered practical nurses and registered practical nurses to become registered nurses and remove barriers to enable more internationally-trained professionals to become qualified to practice in Ontario.
The Staffing Supply Accelerator Group will begin meeting this month and will operate for at least one year.
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