As myFM reported earlier this week, the Strathroy-Caradoc Police, Middlesex OPP and Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital finalized a Memorandum of Agreement to launch the new Strathroy-Middlesex Police Hospital Transition Protocol.
It was ten years ago back in 2015 when the province and Ministry of Health which was then called Ministry of Community and Safety began conversations regarding better collaboration between police services and local hospitals in the area of dealing with apprehensions under the Mental Health Act. Strathroy-Caradoc Police Chief Mark Campbell tells us that the timeline was long but needed.
Campbell says there are detailed areas of focus with this new protocol.
Don’t be confused though when you hear the word apprehend.
myFM asked the Chief if he was surprised or disappointed that the process took ten years.
This protocol aims to strengthen collaboration among all parties and enhance client care for individuals seeking mental health support and care in the SMGH Emergency Department, and Campbell sends a shoutout to Hospital CEO Julie McBrien and her entire staff.
He adds this protocol aims to strengthen collaboration among all parties and enhance client care for individuals seeking mental health support and care in the SMGH Emergency Department.
Written by: C. Soares