In Ontario, roles such as “disability coordinators” are being considered to help midwives navigate leaves of absence and return to work and support practice partners in accommodating these leaves and gradual returns.

This is a program developed by Queensland Health to assist nurses and midwives returning to the public health workforce following a period of absence from nursing and midwifery employment of less than five years.

As LoAs can be inaccessible in some provinces due to loosing one's wage, a wage subsidy for LoAs could help alleviate this barrier.

Financial supports could be provided through paid practicums for the work students conduct.

Nursing and midwifery managers should adopt screening and early identification of absenteeism patterns in the nursing workforce.(p.1173)