Island Health reviews emergency room discharge practices, addressing unhoused patient concerns at Royal Jubilee and other Island hospitals.

Island Health is currently reviewing its emergency department discharge processes at Royal Jubilee and other hospitals across the Island, following complaints about vulnerable unhoused patients being left by security staff at bus stops. The health authority aims to ensure its processes are reflective of its values and standards and will work with front-line care providers, medical staff, and support staff to provide the best care possible for patients.

January 26, 2024
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