Budget 2022 boosts EMS capacity
A significant increase in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) funding will put more ambulances on the street and improve response times.
The $64-million, or 12.2 per cent, increase will help EMS respond to high demand and stress on staff and includes:
- $28 million to add more ground ambulances and crews, in addition to sustainable funding for helicopter air ambulance services
- $22 million to increase capacity, extend ground ambulance contracts and support integrated operations centres and inter-facility transports projects
- $14 million for the “hours of work” initiative, to address crew fatigue
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is also making rapid progress implementing a 10-point plan to add EMS capacity and ensure the most critical patients receive immediate care. That includes adding ambulances and staff, and launching initiatives to keep suburban ambulances in their home communities more often.
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Date
Mar 10, 2022
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By
Government of Alberta
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