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Amendments to the Social Workers Act Will Strengthen Public Safety
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-27 17:55:46.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Public Safety, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Health and Community Services Joedy Wall, has introduced amendments to the Social Workers Act to establish a new Registered Clinical Social Worker category for private practice. Developed in collaboration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers, the designation requires a Master of Social Work, proven clinical experience, and a recognized clinical exam. A transition plan is being formulated for existing private practice social workers who do not yet meet the new standard. Additional amendments clarify that social work students on field placements do not require registration, remove redundant honorary membership provisions, mandate the college board to appoint an auditor, and incorporate gender-neutral language.
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Provincial Government Releases Core Staffing Review
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-26 18:30:12.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Labour, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released a core staffing review conducted by Deloitte Inc. that evaluates minimum staffing levels and skill mixes across six Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services sites, including Community Health Mount Pearl Square and the Health Sciences Centre. The report outlines 21 recommendations focused on enabling staff to work to full value, stabilizing core staffing, transitioning to forecasted staffing models, and reducing structural loads. Minister of Health and Community Services Joedy Wall announced that the government is collaborating with the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador, NAPE, and CUPE to review the recommendations.
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Request for Proposals Issued for Nurse Practitioner Review
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-11 15:30:01.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Labour, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in collaboration with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and the Registered Nurses Union Newfoundland and Labrador, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) due September 29, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive review of the role of nurse practitioners. The review will evaluate practice scope, service delivery models, workload considerations, governance, and recruitment and retention to address long-term workforce needs. Input was also provided by the Newfoundland and Labrador Nurse Practitioners Association to help shape future workforce planning and maximize the contributions of nurse practitioners within the provincial health care system.
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Auditor General Delivers Report to the Public Accounts Committee on Audit of Long Term Care Facilities
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-03 13:45:44.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Seniors, Social Services, Governance]Auditor General Denise Hanrahan delivered a performance audit report to the Public Accounts Committee pursuant to section 22 of the Auditor General Act, revealing that Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, the Department of Health and Community Services, and the Department of Seniors failed to adequately ensure quality care for long-term care residents. The audit uncovered inappropriate oversight, limited performance measures, inconsistent monitoring, and operational standards that have not been comprehensively updated since 2005. The Public Accounts Committee is requesting formal action plans from the involved departments and health authority to address these deficiencies.
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Government Issues Public Disposal Tender for Air-Supported Dome Structure
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-02 16:50:47.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, has issued a public disposal tender via www.merx.com/govnl to sell a large, unused 100,000-square-foot air-supported dome structure. The membrane structure was originally procured for the cancelled Kenmount Crossing Acute Care Campus project but was never deployed and is currently professionally packed and stored. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Barry Petten noted that the competitive disposal tender aims to eliminate ongoing storage expenses, maximize value for taxpayers, and allow private-sector, community, or institutional operators to utilize the asset for high-occupancy recreational or public events.
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Provincial Government Launches Engagement Process to Inform Review of Personal Health Information Act
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-01 15:00:31.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador launched a public engagement process to inform a legislative review of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). The review aims to evaluate the act's effectiveness in protecting the privacy of personal health information and ensuring the regulatory framework aligns with modern healthcare standards. Stakeholders, health sector partners, and the public are invited to provide input to shape future legislative and policy updates.
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Provincial Government Launches Engagement Process to Inform Review of Personal Health Information Act
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-01 15:00:31.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Health and Community Services led by Minister Joedy Wall, has launched a public and stakeholder engagement process to inform a review of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). The consultation addresses findings from the 2023 PHIA Review Report regarding access, disclosure, governance, and accountability, as well as young people's privacy rights and decision-making authority in response to concerns raised about parental access to children's health information and the implementation of MyChart through CorCare. Residents can submit feedback via an online questionnaire on EngageNL.ca until September 21, 2026, or via email and mail until September 30, 2026, to inform potential legislative amendments in the fall.
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