Attack spurs concerns over hospital parking

Regina hospital is reviewing parking situation after an employee is attacked while walking to her car


The General Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, is looking at its parking situation after an employee is attacked and robbed while walking to her car, according to an article on the Leader-Post website.

Many hospital employees can't park onsite because there aren't enough spaces available.

"We do have parking for staff, but it is definitely not adequate for the need. The demand far exceeds our current capacity to park on our property," said Barry Stricker, director of security services. The waiting list for a parking spot has more than 700 names on it. Employees can wait up to eight years before one becomes available. 

Stricker said security measures have been put in place to make parking easier and safer for employees. A "park and ride" option is available for $38 a month. The shuttle runs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Security guards are made available to walk or drive employees to their spots, but some employees have said security isn't always available when needed.

Stricker said building a parking structure has been studied, but would be costly.

Read the article.

 

 



December 18, 2014


Topic Area: Safety


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