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Rapid innovations in technology, particularly AI, have many worried that machines will threaten their jobs. Yet there’s an optimism around the way technology could revolutionize the healthcare sector — particularly if, as these innovations develop, the next generation of healthcare workers develops with them.
The alcohol swab before the needle: A point of debate
Mar 5, 2020 · Alcohol swabbing before an injection is a common practice to reduce infection, but evidence suggests it may not be necessary or beneficial. Learn about the latest research and guidelines on skin preparation for injections from CADTH, an independent agency that assesses health care interventions.
24 new innovations to improve the lives of older adults
Jul 13, 2021 · CABHI recently selected 24 projects to participate in Spark-ON and Spark-CU, subsidiaries of the Spark Program which supports the development of grassroots solutions by frontline healthcare workers and researchers to solve real-world critical care challenges. The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) launched its Spark-ON program just months after COVID-19 was declared a global ...
Defusing an angry or upset patient - Hospital News
Aug 14, 2018 · By Lindsay Yoo and Certina Ho Healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals, encounter many different scenarios during a typical shift; this often involves the challenge of navigating unexpected situations, for instance, defusing an angry or frustrated patient. Handling a difficult situation that involves an angry or upset patient is ...
Feeding assistance: Strategies for success - Hospital News
Feb 28, 2018 · Prescribing the optimal texture for residents that require assistance with eating is key to success. Residents may be at risk for swallowing difficulties and need to be assessed to determine the most appropriate food and fluid textures for provide adequate intake in a safe manner while still being pleasing to the resident.
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Importance and …
Sep 5, 2024 · Hook will continue to receive follow-up care from St. Michael’s, including annual ultrasounds of his abdomen to monitor the stent. He says while he was initially very nervous to have a second surgery after the removal of his blood clot, …
New service for patients with breast cancer - Hospital News
Oct 3, 2023 · By Sheila Olley Anyone who has battled cancer knows the physical and emotional impact of the disease is life changing. For women who undergo mastectomy as part of their treatment for breast cancer, there is an added psychological toll because of the dramatic change in the look and feel of their bodies. Regaining their sense […]
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The 5W’s of medication incident reporting - Hospital News
Dec 4, 2020 · According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada) “Definition of Terms” , a medication incident is “a mistake with medication, or a problem that could cause a mistake with medication”. Medication incidents can, and on occasion, do occur. Unfortunately, such incidents or events can sometimes have serious consequences for a patient’s well-being (and long ...
Getting nurses working: Sunnybrook makes strides with …
Dec 28, 2023 · Amy is just one example of an internationally educated health care worker helping to meet human health resource demands in Ontario. Sunnybrook’s Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) Pathway helps to support cultural integration, language proficiency and skills development for these team members, with a dedicated group of …