With an accelerated plan to close the Sunrise Health District’s regional laundry facility in Yorkton, its last day was Friday instead of September 11.
Due to recently identified safety requirements, the Sunrise Health Region executive and the board made the decision to accelerate the planned closure, according to last week’s release
from Sunrise Health Region.
“Safety for everyone is our number one priority,” said CEO Suann Laurent. “In the Sunrise Health Region we promote a culture of safety and we need to stop the line every time safety is in question.”
Regional laundry was originally scheduled for closure on September 11. As of June 19 there would have been 57 days of production left. Affected staff will continue with their transition
options that were planned for the original closure date.
“The employees in regional laundry are dedicated to their work and have provided quality laundry services,” said Lorelei Stusek, vice-president of corporate services.
There is no anticipated disruption in linen services for patients, residents, or clients during this transition. Plans for the original closure of the plant will continue and in the interim, laundry will be sent to the K-Bro plant in Edmonton for processing and the Yorkton facility will be a depot until September 11.
“I would like to thank Accelerated closure of Sunrise regional laundry facility in Yorkton staff, management, the executive and the board for putting safety first,” said Lawrence Chomos, board
chairperson.
