March 20, 2018
Chris D Winnipeg News
Sarah Klein
New Protocol Sees Winnipeg’s Homeless Diverted to Shelters Instead of Hospitals
A new protocol is in place to assist Winnipeg’s homeless population and safely transport them to a shelter when in need.
The ‘voluntary transport to drop-in shelters protocol’ allows Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service paramedics or firefighter-paramedics to transport the patient to a drop-in shelter instead of a hospital if their assessment warrants it.
The change also frees up emergency responders to better utilize their time to focus on life-saving situations.