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— Greg James (@gregjames) March 22, 2020
Category Archives: News
How can we help each other during COVID-19?
As we know, there is a lot of fear and angst that exist concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may be assumed that such fear and angst cause people to go into a self-preservation and self-protection mode and not reach out to others, as this article illustrates, the opposite is indeed the case.
Assisted-dying law
2 Important Numbers to Know
If you have not yet put Alpha House’s Encampment Team and DOAP Team’s numbers in your phone, please do so now. 403 805 7388 and 403 998 7388 respectively. The coming cold snap will be especially serious for individuals experiencing homelessness #SeeSomethingSaySomething pic.twitter.com/OGGKq6BMaU
— Alpha House Calgary (@alphahouseyyc) January 8, 2020
A Special Day for Patient Safety
Today, December 16, 2019, is the day that Vanessa’s Law takes effect. What this means is that starting today, all hospitals in Canada must report serious adverse drug reactions and medical device incidents. This is a very special day for patient safety in Canada!
https://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/en/toolsResources/Vanessas-Law/Pages/Public-Vanessas-Law.aspx
A Wish Granted
Oft times, corporations are seemingly so focused on their bottom line that they forget about the human side of their business and indeed the people whom they are working with and for. Fortunately, such was not the case for Disney, who granted five-year-old Ellery a special wish.
Click here to read the full story.
Connect Care Set to Launch
#ConnectCare is a “game changer” for health care in Alberta. Wave 1 (of 9 waves) launches Nov 3 at several Edmonton sites and will boost quality and safety. @AHS_media @keithgerein #bettercareforall https://t.co/seaUunX9Zg
— Verna Yiu (@dryiu_verna) November 2, 2019
Lower Cost for Whom?
As you may be aware, more and more residents from the US are purchasing their prescription drugs from Canada, due to the lower prices. While this is increasing sales for pharmaceutical companies and their associates, there is a something more important that must be considered. Namely, what effect are the sales of Canadian medicine to our US neighbours having on Canada and we Canadians?
According to a number of professional groups, the outcome of these prescription sales may result in drug shortages Canada. This, in turn, can have negative repercussions on the healthcare of Canadians. As a letter sent by groups representing patients, health professionals, hospitals, and pharmacists to Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor states, “‘The Canadian medicine supply is not sufficient to support both Canadian and U.S. consumers…The supply simply does not, and will not, exist within Canada to meet such demands.”of the potential for increasing drug shortages.'” Read more about this here.
PJ Paralysis- Global Summit
What does PJ Paralysis mean?
- PJ Paralysis is a term used to describe the negative physical and psychological effects experienced by patients who spend lengthy periods of time being inactive, and in their pyjamas, while in hospital.
What is End PJ Paralysis?
- End PJ Paralysis is a global movement that aims to help people live the richest, fullest lives by reducing immobility, muscle deconditioning, and dependency, while at the same time protecting cognitive function, social interaction, and dignity.
How can you get Involved?
- Join the global online summit on July 10-12, 2019, and learn from and with others who are interested and involved in this movement.
Check out this website to find out more.
Long-term Care
What are you doing on Tuesday, May 28th at 11am MT? If you have an interest in long-term care and hearing the experiences of residents and family members, this is something that may be on interest to you. Details about the webinar can be found here.