In October 2017, Eastern Health was awarded the designation of Accredited with Commendation, one of the highest stamps of approval from Accreditation Canada. The health authority scored a record 97 […]
As I sit at my desk after a restful period of annual leave, much of which was shrouded in rain, drizzle and fog, as well as unseasonably cold temperatures, I […]
Strategic Plan Series: Quality and Safety Note: Eastern Health’s Strategic Plan 2014-2017, Together We Can, was released on June 30, 2014. This article is one in a series outlining each […]
When it comes to trouble with veins and arteries, Newfoundland and Labrador has distinguished itself. Twelve per cent of our adult population has ‘peripheral vascular/arterial disease’ known as PAD – […]
A hospital’s obstetrical unit is a very complex, intensely interactive and technical environment. That is why the safety of mothers and their babies is always the highest priority at Eastern […]
I don’t think many of us can go through a day without hearing or using the word “safety” in our workplaces. When it comes to definitions of patient safety, a […]
