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Strike contingency planning.

C Forchuk1, D Gibson, H Best

  • 1University of Western Ontario.

The Canadian Nurse
|July 13, 1999
PubMed
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The 1996 OPSEU strike impacted Ontario

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Policy
  • Emergency Preparedness

Background:

  • A significant labor disruption occurred in Ontario's provincial psychiatric hospitals in 1996.
  • The strike involved diverse healthcare professionals, including direct care providers and support staff.
  • This event necessitated proactive planning within mental health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the contingency plan implemented by the London Health Science Centre's mental health program.
  • To describe the operational outcomes during the strike.
  • To offer recommendations for nursing professionals facing similar healthcare crises.

Main Methods:

  • Development and execution of a pre-emptive contingency plan.
  • Observation and documentation of service delivery during the strike.

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  • Analysis of the strike's impact on mental health services.

    • Main Results:

    • The contingency plan was activated upon the announcement of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) strike.
    • The strike involved all 10 provincial psychiatric hospitals and various staff categories.
    • The paper provides an account of the strike's unfolding events within the mental health program.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective contingency planning is crucial for maintaining mental health services during labor disputes.
    • Lessons learned can inform future preparedness strategies for healthcare institutions.
    • Recommendations are provided for nurses to navigate similar challenging situations.