The Ministry of Health’s planning process requires that future bed projections take into account not only future demographic changes, but also changes in health care practice and in the system overall. By the time the hospital is open, we are optimistic our communities will have more long-term care beds (with a new Wiigwas Home and the opening of the Grassy Narrows Mercury Care Home), a more robust home care service, and a more comprehensive primary care system with the new Rural Generalist Model. These changes will all have a positive impact on the demand for hospital beds.
