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“I think staff are very excited, especially
now that they see the building going up
but they’ve been excited from the very be-
ginning because they’ve been involved in
the visioning process and user group plan-
ning along the way,” Mestdagh said. “That
has kept enthusiasm ramped up over the
planning years.”
MAJORITY OF PATIENT
ROOMS WILL BE PRIVATE
Mestdagh can already see how the newhos-
pital will focus on the well-being of patients,
families and employees through efficiencies
and optimization. Not only will it reflect the
region’s history and culture, something that
was carefully considered during the plan-
ning process, but it also takes into account
the changing needs of hospital patients. Ap-
proximately 80 percent of the rooms will be
private compared to 20 percent in the cur-
rent Selkirk hospital. The obstetrics unit will
offer a labour and delivery recovery post-
partum model that allows women to stay
in the same room both during and after
their baby’s birth. Palliative care rooms will
have enhanced outside views, providing in-
creased natural light and physical access to
bedridden patients who want to spend time
outdoors.
Larry Johannson, Mayor of Selkirk
Ron Van Denakker, CEO Interlake-Eastern RHA
