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WEBSep 4, 2024 — With the rise of physician burnout in the wake of the pandemic and ongoing Health Human Resources (HHR) challenges, physicians in Canada are increasingly adopting electronic tools to alleviate unnecessary clinical burdens, building a more Connected Care system. The 2024 National Survey of Canadian Physicians, led in partnership by Canada...
The alcohol swab before the needle: A point of debate
WEBMar 5, 2020 — Alcohol swabbing before an injection is a long-standing, widely used infection control practice. It’s thought that prepping the skin using alcohol swabs removes bacteria that could be pushed into the puncture and might cause an infection. To clean the skin before a vaccination or other injection, suggested standard practice according to the ...
Leveraging infrastructure design and innovative technology to …
WEBMar 6, 2020 — Construction began in 2010 and five years later, the hospital opened its doors. “The hospital was designed to maximize the benefits of digital technology, lean design and green health care principles – all with the goal to support our vision of high reliability care leading to a healthier community,” says Barbara Collins, President & CEO ...
The 5W’s of medication incident reporting - Hospital News
WEBDec 4, 2020 — The 5W’s of medication incident reporting. Patient and Staff Safety. Published on. December 4, 2020. By Yi Zhou Situ, Bita Janzadeh and Certina Ho. According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada) “ Definition of Terms ” , a medication incident is “a mistake with medication, or a problem that could cause a ...
Prioritizing wound care to reduce hospitalizations and cut costs
WEBPublished on. February 14, 2020. Wound care costs Ontario at least $1.5 billion annually in direct costs. Wounds Canada urges the Government of Ontario to prioritize wound care, ensuring that patient care is equitable, timely, non-fragmented and accessible across the province. To improve patient care, reduce hospitalizations and lower spending ...
Feeding assistance: Strategies for success - Hospital News
WEBFeb 28, 2018 — Residents require individual strategies for positioning, but this usually includes keeping the upper body securely in an upright position, with hips, knees and ankles bent as closely to a 90 degree angle as possible. The feet should be flat on the floor or on wheel chair supports, and the head should be held straight with the chin down slightly.
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Digital tools and virtual care in emergency services
WEBSep 25, 2020 — After calling a special number (1-844-727-6404) and answering some basic health questions posed by a medical receptionist, patients are either directed to seek immediate emergency care or are booked into a same-day video or telephone appointment. CHEO, meanwhile, in early May became Canada’s first pediatric hospital offering a virtual ...
Defusing an angry or upset patient - Hospital News
WEBAug 14, 2018 — By Lindsay Yoo and Certina Ho Healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals, encounter many different scenarios during a typical shift; this often involves the challenge of navigating unexpected situations, for instance, defusing an angry or frustrated patient. Handling a difficult situation that involves an angry or upset patient is ...
Wounds Canada: Reducing Suffering & Wasted Healthcare Dollars ...
WEB2024 marks an exciting time for us as we reveal our new mission “To build a healthier Canada by advancing skin health and excellence in wound management,” a mission that has never been more relevant or critical than it is now. Approximately 30-50 per cent of all health care involves managing wounds 1 and Canadians are spending over $11 ...