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Archive for May, 2008
Gynecologic oncology patients benefit from finer
techniques of laparoscopic surgery
In July 2007, the Gynecologic Oncology Disease Site Team at the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) welcomed a new physician to the division, Dr. Jan Hauspy. A native of Belgium, Hauspy, who had just completed a Fellowship at the University of ...
St. John’s Rehab trial improves wound healing
When Cameron MacDonald first noticed a small lump in his abdomen, he immediately phoned his doctor to test for cancer. Given the demands of a career in commercial real estate, this busy father of two received the results in an ...
Anesthesia Care Teams make all the difference
With the introduction of Anesthesia Assistants things have changed in the OR. To address the shortage of anesthesiologists in Ontario, the provincial government introduced Anesthesia Care Teams (ACTs) into Ontario hospitals in 2007. A big part of this announcement incorporated a ...
Baby born during emergency open-heart surgery: First
recorded case of its kind in Canada
At four pounds, onen ounce, Miracle Astra Alice Alfreda Follett is a little tyke with an extraordinary name – fitting for a child whose birth made medical history at Capital Health in Edmonton. Her first name is Miracle, but her parents ...
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Patient Care
Transitioning Rehabilitation from ‘’maximizing independence’ to ‘enabling diverse abilities ’
Rehabilitation research is using a new lens for re-thinking patient care. Understanding the rehabilitation professional’s role – the concept being whether to “normalize” […]
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Nursing Pulse
A lifetime in long-term care
Ontario’s long-term care homes are seeing an increase in younger residents with disabilities and mental-health issues, and many question if it’s an appropriate […]
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Evidence Matters
Understanding generic drugs
Your hospital formulary likely includes a large number of generic drugs. Generics provide good value for money and can free up budget for […]
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From the CEO's Desk
Transforming the way we work together through integration
As CEOs of the three largest health service providers in the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), we have always considered our […]
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Geriatrics and Aging
Building a health system that meets the needs of an aging population
Sylvia Purdon and Jim Macquire, married 27 years with eight children and 14 grandchildren between them, share a passion for bird watching, outdoor […]
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Green Column
Has your health care facility already experienced climate-related hazards?
Many health care facilities across North America have already experienced extreme weather events (e.g. storms, floods, wildfires, extreme temperature events) that can create […]
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Facilities Management and Design
Providing care during a renovation project
You hear it all the time from friends and family: living in a renovation zone is difficult. The dust, the mess, the need […]
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Facilities Management and Design
Saving energy in hospitals – It’s not what you think
Improving energy efficiency conjures up thoughts of new technology, capital expenditures and lengthy returns on investment. Greening Health Care (GHC) members are demonstrating […]
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Patient and Staff Safety
Getting to work the smart way
As Hamilton’s largest employer, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has an undeniable responsibility to help make our surrounding community one that’s healthy […]
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Facilities Management and Design
Energy efficiency at HSC Winnipeg
Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba’s hospital, is the province’s largest health care facility and serves populations from Manitoba, northwestern Ontario and parts […]
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Diagnostic
Cutting-edge technology to create world class care and diagnostics at Humber River
Cherryl Tanteras has hope for the future. Three years ago, as a newcomer to Canada, Cherryl, 33, arrived in Toronto with a plan: […]
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Facilities Management and Design
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Becomes First 3RCertified Hospital
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s (CKHA) continued excellence in environmental initiatives were recognized with a Gold Level certification from the Recycling Council of Ontario’s (RCO) […]
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Facilities Management and Design
Benefits of sustainable design include improved care and long-term cost savings
The new Teck Acute Care Centre in Vancouver will be a leading example of how sustainability in healthcare makes sense not only for […]
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Infection Control
Conquering C. difficile
New and old infection control techniques work together to conquer C. difficile Ongoing staff education and new technology bring outbreak under control A […]
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Infection Control
Making difficult but important changes to hand hygiene program supports safe care
You’ve heard it many times before, from many people – make sure you wash your hands! There’s good reason for it – hand […]
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Facilities Management and Design
Increasing your facility’s water efficiency
One of the key emerging environmental issues for Canadian communities is how to conserve, protect, and make efficient use of their water resources. […]
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Facilities Management and Design
Green in action: Markham Stouffville Hospital
Despite the promising trend of increased environmental awareness in health care, hospitals still produce waste at a rate unparalleled by most industries and […]
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Education and Professional Development
HealthCareCAN’s new database features technological innovation in patient care settings
If necessity is the mother of invention, patient care organizations are fertile grounds for the development of innovative technologies. Since 2012, over 6,000 […]
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Facilities Management and Design
London Health Sciences Centre is prepared for its role as Ebola treatment hospital
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been working diligently to refine its readiness plan and processes as outlined in the Ministry of Health […]
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Innovation and Technology
Fully digital management system improves journey for oncology patients
Humber River Hospital’s (HRH) Outpatient Oncology Treatment Clinic is the first MEDITECH 6.x client globally to launch, test and adapt their new Oncology […]
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