Paramedic plan to put patients in taxis still held up with ministry

Offload delays at hospitals are getting worse, but a pilot program meant to free up paramedics by using taxis to move a small number of low-acuity patients is still waiting for ministry approval.

Paramedic plan to put patients in taxis still held up with ministry
Three ambulances parked outside a hospital.

Offload delays at hospitals are getting worse, but a pilot program meant to free up paramedics by using taxis to move a small number of low-acuity patients is still waiting for ministry approval.