Estimates (9 April 2024)

From Hansard (9 April 2024)

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 Estimates for Ministry of Health

Mr. Clarke: — Thank you. What is the status of the hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw?

Hon. Mr. T. McLeod: — So thanks for the question. The hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw requires four respiratory therapists to resume full operation. Three of the four are recruited and are currently being trained up to operate that unit. And the fourth position is currently being recruited. And once that position has been recruited, then there will be a full resumption of services.

Mr. Clarke: — Is there any services or treatment from the hyperbaric chamber happening currently?

Hon. Mr. T. McLeod: — So currently as staffing allows, there has been a partial resumption of services. And one patient is currently receiving services, given the partial staffing that is afforded currently.

Mr. Clarke: — Is there a wait-list to access this treatment currently?

Hon. Mr. T. McLeod: — So we are aware of two patients requiring the hyperbaric chamber service. One is currently receiving that service, and the other is currently building a plan together with their physician.

Mr. Clarke: — Thank you. Just wondering how . . . So if a patient is sent out of province because the hyperbaric chamber has been closed for the last two and a half years, if a patient is sent out of the province for this treatment, is there any reimbursement for their travel or accommodation to access this treatment, just like we have seen with breast cancer care to Calgary?

Hon. Mr. T. McLeod: — There are only limited circumstances under which we would cover the cost of travel and accommodation, but we do cover the cost of treatment received out of province.

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