The Province of Manitoba is not managing dialysis services in a manner that promotes efficiency, says Auditor General Tyson Shtykalo, who recently released his audit report, Management of Dialysis Services.
“Even though dialysis is a life-sustaining service, the Province does not know if it is achieving the best results for patients and providing the best value for taxpayers,” Shtykalo said.
The audit found:
- There is no operational planning for dialysis services, which is needed to turn strategic goals into actions.
- Responsibilities for dialysis are unclear, leading to uncertainty and contributing to inefficiencies.
- The funding model for dialysis services is not tied to outcomes or cost analysis, which does not encourage smarter use of resources.
Manitoba has the highest rate of end-stage kidney disease in Canada, and the number of patients requiring dialysis continues to rise. The report includes six recommendations to improve how dialysis services are managed in Manitoba.
The full report can be viewed at oag.mb.ca.
