Victoria's Police Chief Del Manak proposes training hospital security guards as special constables to expedite mental health patient transfers.
Victoria's Police Chief Del Manak is advocating for reforms to reduce lengthy wait times for mental health patients at Royal Jubilee Hospital, where officers recently waited seven hours for patient transfers. He proposes training hospital security guards as special constables to expedite these transfers, contingent on legislative changes. Victoria's mayor and the provincial health minister support addressing the issue, with a working group aiming for swift improvements.
September 14, 2024
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