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A government that committed to cutting red tape is tying more around harm-reduction services, says an Alberta emergency room physician who’s concerned the UCP’s new provincial regulations for supervised drug-consumption sites will increase barriers to a life-saving service and further strain hospitals.
The province unveiled its Recovery-oriented Overdose Prevention Guide on Wednesday, outlining robust standards for the operation of existing and future supervised drug-use sites to qualify for provincial funding. Operators are now required to collect a personal health number from every patient and sign “good neighbour” agreements to build relationships with the surrounding community.
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