Overdose Prevention Sites on Hospital Grounds

The toxic drug crisis continues to have a devastating effect on communities around BC. BCNU believes it is imperative that decision-makers at every level work together to address this complex issue.

It is disturbing that doctors at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital have had to resort to establishing safe consumption sites to help people struggling with substance use disorders. These services ought to be provided by the health authority.

It is the responsibility of health authorities to implement harm reduction measures while ensuring the occupational health and safety of nurses, health-care staff and patients remains a top priority.

The BC Nurses’ Union fully endorses harm reduction measures meant to support and assist those who experience substance use disorder.

The BC Nurses’ Union