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Supervised Consumption Services

14 Jul 2017

The BCCSU is founded on the values of: advancing, seeking and sharing of knowledge; collaboration at all levels across the continuum of care; empowerment of individuals, families, and communities; excellence and quality through innovation and evidence; advocacy for positive policy change, reduction of stigma and support for patients and families; and mutual respect and equity for all members of th [...] In 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada concluded that Insite saved lives and improved the health of people who used the services provided at the facility, without compromising the public health and safety objectives of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.3. [...] In relation to their target client population, organizers may consider any number of the following potential goals: •. To reduce rates of non-fatal overdose and overdose-related deaths, and associated ambulance calls and health care utilization; •. To reduce rates of drug-related transmission of blood-borne infections among PWID (i.e., viral hepatitis and HIV); •. To decrease the rates of acute he [...] The type, scale, scope, and breadth of services offered depend on the observed needs of the client population, existing services available in the area, and overall budget and capacity of the facility. [...] There are variations in each model, in terms of the size of the facility, weekly number of visits to the SCS, number of staff and their hours, and the number and types of ancillary services offered.
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Pages
95
Published in
Vancouver, BC, CA

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