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Medication Safety Vests: An Innovative Strategy to Reduce Medication Errors
In April, 2010, Medication Safety Vests were introduced at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital Corporation on the Complex Continuing Care unit to make the delivery of medications as safe as possible. The Medication Safety Vests served as a visible signal to others that the...
Read MoreReduction of MRSA Transmission Through the Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths
The “Reduction of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Transmission in a Geriatric Setting Following the Implementation of Daily Baths with Disposable 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths” took place over a three year period at the Baycrest Centre for...
Read MoreBaycrest Caregiver Services
The Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care’s commitment to the development of evidence-based approaches to caregiver support has contributed significantly to this clinical area of practice. Previously, there was scant literature/research in this area. Until recently...
Read MoreEmergency Department Avoidance Through Baycrest’s Acute Care Transition Unit
Through close collaboration with the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care’s programs such as the Terraces and Apotex, and with external organizations such as Villa Colombo, Humber River Regional Hospital, and North York General Hospital, the Acute Care Transition...
Read MoreParents with Intellectual Disability
The parenting program supports parents with an intellectual disability with their parenting role to increase parenting abilities, parallel skills and improve family's quality of life. This inter-disciplinary driven program (psychology, social work, and...
Read MoreGeriatric Program Assessment Teams (GPAT)
On an annual basis, the Geriatric Program Assessment Teams (GPAT) receive approximately 2200 to 2500 referrals. Of those, geriatric assessments were completed on 72 to 75 percent. Clients are then connected with resources such as day hospitals, home care, and...
Read MoreChild Safety at Home
For the past three years, Villa Marie-Claire’s in-home monitoring program has included an educational assistance meeting focusing solely on child safety in the home environment. This meeting reflects the importance placed on client safety. The safety meeting...
Read MoreI.D. ME! 2 Identifiers Campaign
The ID Me! campaign at Holland Bloorview engaged clients and families as partners in safety. Clients and families were asked to prompt staff when two identifiers were not used, ensuring that the right client was receiving the right intervention. This was an...
Read MoreSpasticity Management in Children with Cerebral Palsy: An interdisciplinary spasticity clinic model
The Spasticity Clinic offers comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment for clients who have difficulty with spasticity. A physician, nurse. occupational therapist, and physiotherapist comprise the team of experts who assess each client and provide...
Read MorePassport to Preparedness: A clear, Portable Reference and Action Guide to Prepare for H1N1
The Passport to Preparedness is a clear, portable reference and action guide to preparing for H1N1. It helped staff to respond to a situation of general uncertainty and rapidly evolving information. The passports clearly communicated to staff what they needed to know...
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