Defusing an angry or upset patient - Hospital News
Aug 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 ...
Key learnings on infection control a year into the COVID-19 …
Mar 4, 2021 · COVID-19 has been a catalyst. Amid the pandemic, infection control in hospitals and other medical environments have undergone significant change to protect patients, healthcare workers and the public. Hospital-acquired infections, sometimes referred to as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), are the most frequent adverse events to impact ...
The safe use of wireless devices in hospitals - Hospital News
July 1, 2014. As wireless device use becomes an integral part of our daily lives, we are asking for fewer restrictions on their use in hospitals. Devices such as smart phones and tablets provide many potential benefits in this environment. Patients can use wireless devices to connect with friends and family or pass time in the waiting room ...
The 5W’s of medication incident reporting - Hospital News
Dec 4, 2020 · 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 mistake with medication”. Medication incidents can, and on occasion, do occur. Unfortunately, such incidents or events can sometimes have serious consequences for a patient’s well-being (and long ...
The role of healthcare security - Hospital News
Dec 11, 2017 · HSPs often have a bridge role within the facility they serve. Assisting various departments in many ways 24/7. Helping environmental services clean up a flood, assisting maintenance with a broken down elevator and walking nursing staff to their vehicles at shift change are all common duties. More and more, HSPs are found in the centre of the ...
Empowering Diabetes Management with Glucose Monitors
Published on. September 4, 2024. A new, first of its kind Canadian study suggests flash glucose monitors * can help improve health and reduce healthcare resource utilization (HRCU) for people living with diabetes. 1. Presented at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions this past June, findings from the FRONTIER ...
2023 Editorial Calendar - Hospital News
FEBRUARY: DEADLINE – January 12, 2023. Gerontology/Alternate Level of Care/Rehab/Wound Care/Procurement: Geriatric medicine, aging-related health issues and senior friendly strategies. Best practices in care transitions that improve patient flow through the continuum of care. Rehabilitation techniques for a variety of injuries and diseases.
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Canada’s first smart hospital leverages digital devices to enhance ...
Aug 27, 2021 · By Zeeshan Ahmed and Vaso Charitsis Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Canada’s first smart hospital and the first net new hospital in Ontario in more than 30 years, has taken emergency preparedness to the next level. In February 2021, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital implemented a digital platform for clinical communication and workflow, to become the first Canadian hospital […]
Canada's first smart hospital becoming a reality to open in 2020
Jan 26, 2017 · Smart hospital vision & smart workflows. Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will be the first hospital in Canada to feature fully integrated ‘smart’ technology systems and medical devices that can speak directly to one another to maximize information exchange. To achieve this, Mackenzie Health is re-visioning its care delivery model.