Whtby Free Press, Wednesday, March 27, 1996 ,Page Il Nursing managers laid off at general hospital ByMike Kowalski Some Whitby General Hospital nurses are domg double-duty as a result of Ontario government fundingcutbacks. Hospital vice-president Marc Kealey confirmed Friday that "three or four» night shift nurs- mg managers were laid off. The layoffs, prompted by a $462,300 cut to the hospital's 1996-97 budget, will have no impact on patient care, Kealey stressed. "Nurses today are expected to take on broader responsibilities for patients," Kealey explained, thereby negating the need for additional support from manage- ment. "As a consequence, we will roll back three or four senior night shift managers...their jobs are gone,»he said. Should a matter requiring management's attention arise, five senior administrative per- sonnel, including Kealey will be available on a rotating basis to respondto problemi. If there is an issue, we're only a phone cali awa ahnsaid. Kealey saaid W&itby Goneral officials received their budget guidelines from the Ministry of Health last week and the layofs were one method of coping with the four per cent cutback. (Last rthe hospital recei- ved sli y more than $11.5 million om the province.) Kealey could not indicate if additional layoffs are planned, but he did say officials hope it can be avoided once details of a special fund for hospitals outside Metro Toronto are known. Last month, Health Minister Jim Wilson announced that $25 million of the government's $365- million reduction in transferrgay- mente will be "reinvested in areas of high population growth such as Durham Heg*on. Hospitals in Durham, York Peel and Halton r ons will be able to draw from t e fund, but eligibility criteria has yet to be dotermined. "We try to gear it to have the least effect on patient services," he said, addin that changes have been ma eto such non- patient services as the hospital's recycling operation, communica- tions network and lighting sys- tom. PERSONAL & SMALL BUSINESS TAX RETURNS E MAIL AGENT Durham's Newest Kitchen & Bath Gallery Is • Complete line of kitchen and bath cabinetry and fixtures• •CERTIFIED KITCHEN DESIGNER ON STAFF-• Computerized and hand-drawn perspectives• • Complete in-home consultations • Total renovation packages; flooring, ceramics, plumbing, & electrical• •,Professional installation service • Lifetime warranties • ByDesign CHEN& BAT A F FO R DA B L E L E G A N C E 1916 Dundas St. E., Whitby (NE Corner of Garrard & Dundas) 28Mon.-Wed. 10-6 2urs.10- 72 18 9 2.Frday & Sat. 10-5 CORIAN Created For Liffe" M QUESTIONS ABOUT LEVERAGING? Explore the benefits of using other people's money to build your financial assets. Enjoy a flexibility of investment choice at the same time. For more information or to arrange a meeting, call Canada's largest independent investment dealer: REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD. 430-v8234 ©5Ontario CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Ministry of Health is seeking applications for volunteer board members for the new DURHAM REGION COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRE. The Community Care Access Centre is a new approach to providing simplified access to health and support services at home, in Nursing Homes and Homes for the Aged. It will combine existing Home Care Programs and Placement Coordination Services to provide access to a range of long-term care services including nursing, therapy, homemaking and long-term care facilities. It will also provide information about other related community services such as Meals-on-Wheels. The Board will be responsible for the overall management of a budget in excess of $20 million. Applications are invited from residents of Durham Region who are or have been users of the above services, family caregivers, and community members who have work or volunteer experience in health or social services. Volunteers with skills in finance, human resources and management are particularly needed. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 9, 1996. Applications should be in writing and should state the applicant's interest in long-term care, experience and pertinent background information. To avoid conflicts, applications for membership cannot be taken from employees or board members of an agency or service provider funded by the Province of Ontario to provide home care, placement coordination, or facility services. To obtain an application form or to get more information, call this office. Ministry of Health Long-Term Care Area Office 150 King Street, 3rd Floor Peterborough, ON K9J 2R9 Phone: (705) 741-5634 or 1-800-567-1045 Fax: (705) 745-1446 I1 M 1 - - 1 tax deducfion and total