Commentary
par
Lennox, Robin et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
Constatations/points à retenir
This paper explores seven areas where institutional policy change could improve the hospital experience of PWUD: (1) use of nonprescribed substances in hospital, (2) supporting inpatient addiction consultation services (3) in-hospital supervised consumption spaces (4) supply and distribution of safe drug use equipment and naloxone, (5) role of security services and personal searches, (6) use of hospital restrictions, and (7) involvement of PWUD in policy development.
Mots clés
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Barriers and enablers
Peer/PWLLE program involvement
SCS/OPS
Hospitals