Ambulance

• B.C. health minister responds as paramedics warn ambulances ‘just sitting empty’

  The union says B.C. relies heavily on overtime to keep ambulances staffed, but as of Jan. 1 has stopped scheduling overtime shifts in advance, instead relying on last-minute calls.

  Health

  Jan 20
  
• WFPS response times could be improved through new city pilot project

  The city says certain WFPS crews have started using emergency vehicle pre-emption technology (EVP) to cut down the time it takes to get to critical calls.

  Traffic

  Apr 12, 2024
  
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• Pilot project aims to cut Regina and Saskatoon ambulance wait times

  A new pilot project aims to reduce ambulance wait times by having a nurse evaluate emergency calls.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2024
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• LHSC sees almost 70% improvement in ambulance offload times

  Since November 2023, LHSC has been successful in reducing wait times and is now implementing numerous processes both in the emergency department and across the organization.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2024
• Saskatoon mother and daughter wait 3 hours for help after calling 911

  A Saskatoon mother and her disabled daughter were left waiting for three hours after calling 911 on Wednesday morning.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2024
• ‘A dangerous model’: Former paramedic voices concerns about their new role in N.S.

  A former N.S. paramedic is speaking out on the potential negative impacts that the new emergency medical responder roles to ground ambulance response teams could have on retention.

  Health

  Jan 8, 2024
• ‘The wheel came right off’: B.C. patient wants probe of medical transport incident

  Randall Krall says he was being transported between hospitals in Victoria and Nanaimo after a heart surgery when the privately-contracted Medi-Van he was in lost a wheel.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2023
• B.C. to hire 271 new full-time paramedics serving 60 rural communities

  The Ministry of Health and BCEHS have faced criticism for sustained staffing shortages amid patient horror stories of waiting for hours for care and transportation.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2023
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• Investigation ongoing as Winnipeg police respond to report of stabbing

  An investigation is ongoing into a stabbing at a hotel complex in Winnipeg. Police say one person was transported to the hospital.

  Crime

  Oct 10, 2023
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• After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

  A Nova Scotia Health Department official says the government will fine the province's ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.

  Health

  Oct 4, 2023