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Recommendation 33:
We call upon the federal, provincial, and territorial governments to recognize as a high priority the need to address and prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and to develop, in collaboration with Aboriginal people, FASD preventive programs that can be delivered in a culturally appropriate manner.
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Recommendation 19:
We call upon the federal government, in consultation with Aboriginal peoples, to establish measurable goals to identify and close the gaps in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, and to publish annual progress reports and assess longterm trends. Such efforts would focus on indicators such as: infant mortality, maternal health, suicide, mental health, addictions, life expectancy, birth rates, infant and child health issues, chronic diseases, illness and injury incidence, and the availability of appropriate health services.
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Recommendation 24:
We call upon medical and nursing schools in Canada to require all students to take a course dealing with Aboriginal health issues, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, and Indigenous teachings and practices. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.
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Recommendation 3:
We call upon all levels of government to fully implement Jordan’s Principle.
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Recommendation 23:
The Provincial Court of British Columbia should: Create a Provincial Court resource outlining “harm reduction services,” including a definition of: i. “drug paraphernalia” as harm reduction equipment; ii. “Safe Consumption Sites” and “Overdose Prevention Sites”; iii. needle exchange; iv. opioid substitution treatment; and v. low-barrier health services.
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Recommendation 21:
Use of force reviews should identify the number of previous uses of force against the same prisoner. For prisoners who are repeatedly subject to force, develop a plan to reduce uses of force, in conjunction with the Provincial Health Services Authority for prisoners with disabilities. If force is not reduced, conduct an operational review.
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Recommendation 363:
Treatment for Assaultive Men: Develop and implement domestic violence training for other treatment services that assaultive men are likely to access, including addiction services, aboriginal justice services, and mental health services. (p.2)
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Recommendation 14:
Transfer authority for interventions to address self-harm and suicidality, including restraints, observation cells and suicide smocks, to the Provincial Health Services Authority. Eliminate the use of the BOARD and WRAP, except where authorized by the Provincial Health Services Authority for medical purposes.
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Recommendation 24:
To address safety concerns expressed by interviewees, there are several larger structural solutions such as increasing the number of safe and affordable housing units, access to health-focused treatment, and equitable employment opportunities. One short-term measure could be to install lighting on streets and in alleyways to help people feel safe during evenings and at night.
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Recommendation 2:
That the Ministry of Health require health authorities to collect and report key information pertaining to children and youth admitted under the Mental Health Act in a way that is standardized across the province and reported regularly, including but not limited to: identity factors (ethnicity, gender identity); Indigeneity – First Nations, Métis and Inuit identity; standardized length of stay data across all hospital settings; admissions of children on a voluntary basis at the request of their parents; requests for, and outcomes of, second medical opinions; detailed seclusion and restraint data; data related to extended leave; outcomes related to quality of care, effectiveness and patient satisfaction. This work to be completed by June 1, 2022.
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