Horizon Health Network implemented a process improvement project involving multiple departments in the hospital to accelerate the transfer process between the ER and the medical imaging department. The two-week pilot was launched in Moncton in Mar
While most aspects of care quality in LTC homes didn’t differ in the first year of the pandemic from pre-pandemic levels, the study shows the use of antipsychotic drugs increased in all provinces despite no significant increase in behavioural
The Leger survey found 68% of Canadians wish to have their medical imaging information available to better advocate for themselves, while only 18% access their medical reports online. Meanwhile, 72% believe patients should have access to their
A pilot project that pairs people who call 911 amid a mental health crisis with a support worker and a plainclothes police officer will now be permanent. The province is spending $414,000 to expand the Alternative Response to Citizens in Crisis (ARCC
Although 89% of Canada’s family doctors send patient information to specialists, only about half receive information back on changes to patient care plans and medication and less than 20% receive a report with results of the specialist visit within a
Researchers at l’Université de Moncton say nurses and doctors are looking for more control over decision-making, workplace environment and patient care. The research was undertaken to support Vitalité Health Network in identifying and implementing
One in three pharmacy professionals rated their mental health and well-being as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ over the past year, an 11-point improvement YoY. Risk of burnout among pharmacy professionals decreased 13 points from 92% in 2022 to 79% in 2023
Physician and nurse advocacy groups from across the country are issuing an urgent call for the premiers to make health reform a priority when they meet next month, as patients struggle to get timely access to care and many hospitals are overwhelmed
The Ministry of Health provided Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia with $500,000 to expand virtual mental health services offered through Advica Health. Nurses will have access to a 24 hours a day hotline connected to mental health
The aim is to reduce surgical wait times by supporting patients with travel and accommodation expenses and moving them to sites with a shorter wait time. The program will offer $0.57 per km for patients using a personal vehicle and accommodation