Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. My questions are directed towards the Health Minister. I am not certain that the health Minister is aware of ongoing problems with healthcare in the small communities. However, does the health Minister have any aspirations to fixing the healthcare system? Mahsi.
Thank you, Member for Deh Cho. Minister of Health and Social Services.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, the Member brings up a concern about the health, in general, across the Northwest Territories. I do want to talk about a program we are doing. It is a primary healthcare reform, so it is an initiative that is advancing culturally, safety, and relationship-based care as priorities of the Health and Social Services system where clients have better access to services closer and in their communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Does the department conduct annual evaluations of healthcare services provided by each health centre?
I am not aware of whether we provide evaluations on each of our health centres, but I can look into it and get back to the Member.
My final question to the Minister: does the department conduct investigations into complaints made against health centre staff in terms of the treatment received by patients?
Absolutely, we do. I can get back to the Member on the process of being able to have this looked into.
Thank you, Minister. Oral questions. Member for Yellowknife North.
