Derrick Hollier received distressing news when he returned home on Thursday afternoon. His 82-year-old mother, Joan, had fallen in the lobby of their condo building and was lying on the floor in pain, unable to get up. An ambulance was called, but it took several hours for it to arrive. During the wait, Hollier called multiple times to check on the progress, but the response was delayed. Eventually, after more than four hours, an ambulance arrived and Joan was taken to the hospital, where it was discovered that her shoulder was broken. Despite initial plans for surgery, Joan was discharged with painkillers. This incident highlights a recurring problem in Nova Scotia, where long ambulance waits have been reported. Hollier places the blame on the state of the health-care system, not the paramedics themselves. The average wait time for an ambulance in the central health zone of Nova Scotia is 30 minutes, according to recent data. Charbel Daniel, executive director of provincial operations with Emergency Health Services, acknowledges the issue and states that efforts are being made to reduce transfer times and increase the availability of paramedics. However, these initiatives do not alleviate the frustration felt by Hollier and his mother, who continue to recover from the traumatic incident.
“Appalling”: Nova Scotia Resident Condemns Delayed Ambulance Response as Mother Awaits 4 Hours on the Floor
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