There are some new safety measures rolling out at hospitals across Manitoba — including right here in Thompson.

 

The Manitoba Government says it’s expanding its SAFE mobile app and adding more on-site security supports to help front-line health-care workers feel safer on the job.

 

The SAFE app is now available at Thompson General Hospital. It gives staff real-time safety alerts, a direct link to security and emergency notification tools — all in one place.

 

Across the province, 128 institutional safety officers are being added, with five of those new positions starting shifts in March at Thompson General Hospital.

 

Other upgrades include stronger monitored entry points, expanded surveillance and new amnesty lockers at select sites — including Thompson — aimed at reducing the risk of prohibited items entering facilities.

 

Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the changes are based on feedback from nurses and front-line staff who’ve been asking for stronger workplace protections.