We're talking about the difference here between nurses and first responders. There is a difference. They work in different settings; they have different kinds of training; they have access to different kinds of equipment. It's not just a matter of saying to the nurse, "You're free to go and attend an emergency outside of the health centre." There is quite a bit more to it than that. I also want to note that nurses in the health centres are busy seeing people in the health centres. There would be a question then of how much further we can stretch the resources within the health centres if nurses are leaving. As I say, the idea of nurses filing in as first responders is not a good fit for the reasons I just spoke of.
Julie Green on Question 670-19(2): Amend Policy to Allow Medical Staff Discretion to Attend Medical Calls
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 670-19(2): Amend Policy to Allow Medical Staff Discretion to Attend Medical Calls
Oral Questions
March 12th, 2021
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