An inquest probing the circumstances surrounding the 2012 death of an Ontario Indigenous woman is recommending stricter protocols for handling intoxicated patients. Indigenous Services Canada did not immediately respond to request for comment. She was no longer breathing and had changed colour, so officers rushed her back to the nursing station. Matawapit died shortly after being admitted to the nursing station, Hill said. In addition to its suggestion on intoxicated patients, the jury urged Indigenous Services to consider adding an ombudsman office or liaison role for patients of nursing stations across the country.

Source: thestar February 18, 2018 03:00 UTC