ACE-ing Seniors’ Hospital Care
Newfoundland and Labrador has the most rapidly aging population in Canada. What’s more, Newfoundland and Labrador has among the highest rates of multi-morbidity in the country, meaning that many people […]
Tag Archives: acute care
The Fruit of Partnerships: Client and family advisors
Just over a year ago, Eastern Health formalized Client- and Family-Centred Care (CFCC), a philosophy of care that ensures patients, clients, residents and families have a voice and become active […]
Social Work Practice: Rooted in Rural Newfoundland
Rural Newfoundland has often been faced with challenges. Residents in rural areas generally can’t access the same level of services or resources as people living in larger places. Where we […]
Good Communication: It’s Good for Your Health!
October 26 – 30, 2015 is Canadian Patient Safety Week. Good communication is essential for patient safety. As health care providers, we must be individually and collectively committed to providing […]
Permanent Shift Change: Nurse’s Last Report!
January 14, 2015… I’ve been nursing a long time – 40 years this year! I can’t believe this, as I’m saying it! I graduated from St. Clare’s School of Nursing […]
Comfort in Care™: a Breath of Fresh Air
Have you or a family member ever spent a night in the hospital? While great attention is given to providing quality care, sometimes the comforts of home can be missed […]
Stepping Up: The many Facets of an Eastern Health Volunteer
Eastern Health volunteers step up wherever they see a need. Some assist clients to a medical appointment while others may visit with our patients or residents; work at an auxiliary […]
Seeds Sown in the ‘San’
I was 23 years old and I had everything going for me. I had graduated as a nurse from St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital School of Nursing a little more than […]
