1. The Quaranteam

Description

Toronto General COVID-19 Fund Allocation Meeting Our conflict takes place in Toronto General Hospital as representatives of each department meet to discuss the reallocation of funds which is necessary in order to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The reallocation of funds will reduce funding for certain programs and departments within Toronto General Hospital. Representatives from the departments of Social Work, Nursing, Environmental Sustainability and Psychology are present in the meeting, expressing their opinions on how funding should be reallocated and how it will affect their department’s work. After each department has had a chance to present their perspectives and opinions, the four representatives agree that the Psychology Department will maintain its funding with no alterations in order to address the rising need for Mental Health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the social work, nursing and environmental sustainability representatives begin to argue over who deserves increased funding, and who’s department should forfeit a portion of their funding. Danielle, the social work representative, believes more funding is needed to maintain staff in her department, and ability to keep specific programs running. Neeroja, the nursing representative, advocates that additional funding is required for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to keep staff and patients safe. Bianca, the environmental consultant believes increased funding is needed to invest in environmental friendly equipment. Brit, the Psychology Department representative, takes on the role of mediator to reduce the tension that has risen due to the disagreements, and hopes to resolve the conflict with the collaboration of the other three department representatives.