Several rural hospitals in Manitoba are planning dedicated inter-facility transportation services to move patients with low vision to another facility.
The aim is to reduce the burden on non-Winnipeg ambulances that were previously responsible.
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Partnerships with Healthcare Facilities The back and forth could be a lengthy process that will render Manitoba's rural ambulances unusable for hours," said Health Minister Audrey Gordon.
“Establishing a dedicated transport service for these patients will reduce the need for emergency personnel to complete these transfers and allow them to remain in or near the community for emergency calls.
Patients using this service are transported for diagnostic testing, examination, or treatment.
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"In most inter-facility transfer situations, patients or clients require ongoing clinical support during transfer." No,” said Dr. Rob Grierson of Shared Health.
"Creating low vision vehicles not only provides the right kind of care for patients during transport, but also frees up highly skilled paramedics and ambulances to make emergency calls. and high vision transportation.”
Transportation services are provided in the Brandon, Selkirk and Winkler/Morden areas.
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