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Victoria chief says police handing off mental-health patients at hospital face hours-long waits

Victoria chief says police handing off mental-health patients at hospital face hours-long waits

Del Manak says the problem could be solved in part by provincial legislation to give security guards in hospitals special constable status.
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Victoria General Hospital set to make the shift to all-digital

Victoria General Hospital set to make the shift to all-digital

A 24-7 command centre and urgent care centre are ready for the move, set for 7 a.m. Saturday
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Man arrested after youths attacked with knife, bear spray on trail in Langford

Man arrested after youths attacked with knife, bear spray on trail in Langford

A man described as acting erratically was arrested at a nearby home.
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Victoria General Hospital set to switch from handwriting and faxes to computerized system

Victoria General Hospital set to switch from handwriting and faxes to computerized system

Victoria General Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre, Gorge Road Health Centre to switch at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Premier asks for review of harm-reduction supply vending machines at hospitals

Premier asks for review of harm-reduction supply vending machines at hospitals

Supplies come under fire, said to enable drug use instead of offering treatment.
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Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Staff want no-smoking rules enforced, full-time security, and specialized clinicians to deal with hard-to-house residents.
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Nurses' union seeks immediate action to deal with violent patients at care homes

Nurses' union seeks immediate action to deal with violent patients at care homes

Staff have reported a hard-to-house population is causing safety risks.
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Island Health plans facilities for 'hard-to-house' patients after nurses complain of safety risks

Island Health plans facilities for 'hard-to-house' patients after nurses complain of safety risks

“It’s truly about the drugs, weapons, alcohol, and the violence”: Health-care workers detail what the chaos and safety risks in care homes with “special population units.”
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'Very positive' test of school-bus seatbelts, but no decision a year later

'Very positive' test of school-bus seatbelts, but no decision a year later

Pilot projects in B.C. — including Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District — and Ontario concluded in June 2023 but the final report is still being compiled
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Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings

Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings

Ryan Oakley, owner of True North Group estate liquidation services, says he has purchased five dock-edge life-rings and he’s just waiting for a green light from the city to install them.
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