A Toronto hospital has opened a stand-alone clinic where paramedics can drop off homeless people who are intoxicated by alcohol so they can recover and then access services.
Early results show dramatic improvements for ambulance off-load times and freed-up beds in the emergency department.
The University Health Network has launched a BԪַstabilization and connection centreBԪַ near its Toronto Western Hospital with several partners, including Toronto Paramedic Services.
-The Canadian Press
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