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Category Archives: Healthcare Quality
Facility-based care?
Alberta Health is conducting a review that focuses on supportive living and long-term care in Alberta. The goal of this initiative is to improve “the lives of continuing care residents and their families, resident care outcomes, the satisfaction and quality of work environment of staff, and the cost effectiveness of facility-based continuing care service delivery.” Included as part of the review are the thoughts and input of Albertans regarding the future of facility-based continuing care in the province. Click here to share your ideas about this important issue.
Gratitude Expressed
At this time of year, it is not uncommon to reflect on all that one has to be grateful for. Below, is an example of an individual who not only recognized what he was thankful for but made sure that the people involved knew.
""So very grateful for everything that you guys did, you never gave up on me.'" #COVID19 #publichealth #publicsafety #patientexperience #patientsafety #healthcareproviders https://t.co/Hd4ipLzS86
— Patients 4 Change (@Pts4Chg) December 30, 2020
Signs of Strain
What is happening in Alberta?
'The next step is refrigerator trucks.' Alberta ICU doctor @drdagly gives a dire outlook on the province's pandemic response as it plans to build field hospitals for COVID-19 patients. #CBCNN pic.twitter.com/1j4kxovmgk
— CBC Morning Live (@CBCMorningLive) December 3, 2020
Call for Participants
📣 Take part in a 20-minute survey about social robots – you can participate even if you have no experience with robots! 🤖
— Neuroethics Canada (@NeuroethicsUBC) November 11, 2020
To participate, visit: https://t.co/LYDlRwL1SN or email Dr. Jill Dosso at jill.dosso@ubc.ca pic.twitter.com/cYx7Gupdza
How Many More?
How many more doctors in Alberta are going to be sending their patients a similar letter as the one Brenda recieved?
Got “the letter” today. Thanks @jkenney and @shandro pic.twitter.com/OXOoFUE4xp
— Brenda (@BerkieBrenda) October 28, 2020
Have You Written Your Letter?
In a joint letter, four mayors in Alberta appeal to all Albertans to write members of the provincial government. Read the following article to discover why this appeal has been made.
How Safe is Your Care?
If you are interested in patient safety and have some personal experiences to share, here is an opportunity that might be on interest to you.
Patient-Oriented Research Podcasts
If you are interested in Patient-Oriented Research, why not join Beverley Pomeroy and Lisa Ridgeway for SPORCast? This bi-weekly podcast discusses the Standards for Patient-Oriented Research from the west coast of Canada. To listen to previous podcasts and more, including the conversation with Andre Picard, check out the SPORCast podcast page.
