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Engaging employees through in-house programs
Oncology nurses at PHSA’s BC Cancer Agency care for a vulnerable patient population and forge long-lasting friendships in the workplace. Being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers doesn’t...
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Mental health educational resources designed for frontline staff
Psychotherapy Essentials to Go contributors, (front row, L to R) Wayne Skinner, Dr. Mark Fefergrad, Carolynne Cooper (back row, L to R) Shelley McMain, Drs. Priya Watson, Paula Ravitz and Bob Maunder....
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Transformation: A strategic and adaptive challenge for health care leaders
Ted Ball is a Transformation Capacity-Building Coach at Quantum Transformation Technologies. He blogs @ TedBall.com There is lots of rhetoric around about some big event being planned for our health...
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The attitude of gratitude
The gratitude wall at one of St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s sites, filled with heartfelt appreciation and gratitude. The gratitude walls were open to all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors...
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Tapping into workplace culture
Like any organization committed to a quality workplace, you need to take the time to gauge how employees feel about the organization in order to nurture an engaged employee community. This is doubly...
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eLearning: Cost effective training for geographically diverse staff
The Saint Elizabeth web-based diabetes education program provides interactive learning and all content is based on current Clinical Practice Guidelines from the Canadian Diabetes Association. Training...
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CareWorks for health care workers at Trillium Health Partners
Health care workers face a range of unique risks to their health and well-being on the job. They may be at increased risk of suffering from burnout or exhaustion, often experience lost-time injuries as...
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Do you know how to call a Code Blue?
Basic Life Support director, Dr. Natalie Wong, instructs M.Sc student, Matthew Common, in CPR. (Photo: Katie Cooper, Medical Media) Everyone across St. Michael’s Hospital – from emergency room nurses...
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The role of the Nurse Practitioner in Ontario
Claudia Mariano is a Nurse Practitioner in Pickering. While many people believe Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are relatively new to the Ontario health care scene, they have been providing exemplary care to...
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Digital Health Challenge offers up to $1 million in rewards
Clinicians who use digital health to connect with their patients and peers, as well as those implementing digital health solutions into their practices, are being encouraged to take part in the...
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Creating a high performance work culture through organizational trust
Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj focuses on fostering transparency as a way to build organizational trust. He may be best known for handing out his personal contact information to staff and...
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Home care: A fine balance
Home care workers balance clinical expertise with strong interpersonal skills to deliver spectacular care in the community. Home care may not be new, but with increasing professionalization of the...
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Congratulations to Nursing Hero Contest winners
Hospital News congratulates all nominees of the 2014 Nursing Heroes Contest! FIRST PLACE WINNER: Linda Jurincic, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is this year’s first place winner of the Nursing...
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Hospital News salutes nursing heroes
Qunyu Li Honourable Mention: Qunyu Li Cardiac Function Clinic, Mackenzie Health Qunyu is an exceptional Nurse Practitioner. She arrived at Mackenzie Health in November 2013 and in a few short months...
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Preventing patient-on-staff violence
A new tool is being created in Ontario to assess workplace environments within mental health facilities to help prevent patient-on-staff violence. The Public Services Health & Safety Association...
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Vital osteoporosis program returns to Ontario
Bone density testing is critical, because osteoporosis is often called the “silent thief” since bone loss does not have any symptoms, until a fracture occurs. With more than half a million Ontarians...
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Transformation of health and safety practices in nursing
During the SARS crisis many issues involving occupational health and safety surfaced from N95 respirator availability and applicability, to proper mask-fit testing and use. Photo courtesy of the...
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Commitment to quality and safety in ambulatory care services
The growth of ambulatory care services is having a dramatic impact on how health care is delivered in Canada. Better management of ambulatory care sensitive conditions, being able to treat more people...
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Scientists take centre stage at friendly fundraising competition
Dr. Amber Couzens received the coveted title of “Venture Sinai Fellow” at Leadership Sinai’s annual Venture Sinai dinner When Dr. Amber Couzens talks about the Hippo pathway, she is not referring to a...
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Improving organ donation numbers
William Osler Health System has made significant gains in organ and tissue donation, according to year-end data from Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), the Ontario agency responsible for organ and...
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