In the video below, Dr. Anderson explores how healthcare system issues can impact patient outcomes.
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Temporary Mandatory Masking Resumes
Due to increased respiratory illnesses, beginning October 29, 2024, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will be required to wear a well-fitted medical mask in all clinical areas, including waiting rooms. Will Alberta do the same?
Click here to find out more.
Hallway Medicine- Who is chosen?
“I invite the premier, health minster, and the people directly responsible for this decision to come for a sleepover in the hallway of one of our hospitals for a few days. Once you have experienced the indignity of eating, sleeping, and toileting in a thin gown in front of a ward full of people, visitors, doctors, custodial staff and other allied health-care workers, I might be willing to accept that this policy was made in an informed way.”
The above is from a powerful opinion piece written by Manpreet (Mona) Gill. Click here to read the full article.
What if air travel worked like healthcare?
Upcoming Webcast
What are you doing on June 24th at 12:00 p.m. EST? Here is a webcast that you may find interesting.
“Patient Engagement: Looking Towards the New Normal
In this session, Dr. Monica Reed will explore the evolution of patient engagement from the seeds of measuring “satisfaction” and tracking “experience” to building true collaborative “engagement.” With an eye to the future coupled with the lessons we can take from our collective response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Reed leverages research and patient stories to identify key components for building Patient Engagement Culture moving forward. Key focus areas include:
Consumerism and diversity
Advancing Technology
Collaboration throughout the care ecosystem.”
Click on the link below to register for this webcast.
http://go.xtelligentmedia.com/2020-6-24pCareWebcast?fbclid=IwAR2j6CmZiSD728-6AhBTGXjI4KFm9v9ICDNBqe-fgflQarpgzC8tcQAKLSk
Barriers: Breaking or Building?
A short but powerful video. Definitely one worth watching.
Patient Scholarship
Are you a patient or caregiver? Apply today for a chance to receive a scholarship to the 2019 Infoway Partnership Conference in Ottawa. https://t.co/lrPoWivNKy #thinkdigitalhealth pic.twitter.com/9mBqxUaIvs
— Infoway (@Infoway) May 23, 2019
Understanding Dementia & Brain Health – Alzheimer Calgary
If you will be in Calgary or area on the evening of August 29/2018, this may be an event you want to attend. Given that dementia is becoming a reality for more people, the information provided is apt to be relevant to you or someone you know.
What You Doing on Thursday – Nov 29th?
Thursday, November 30 – Patient Engagement Speaker Series
Helle Tees & Nicole Olivier will be presenting on patient engagement. If you are unable to attend this event in person, you can join the webinar. Click here for more information and to register.
Patient & Family Centred Care Week Begins
Alberta Health Services’ Patient & Family Centred Care Week goes from November 6-10, 2017. A number of events are being held across the province to honour this week. Check out the program to see what is happening over the next five days. Here is hoping you will be able to participate in some of the activities.
