Jan 25, 2016 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH)
Healthcare teams that communicate effectively and follow a systematic approach to communication have better patient outcomes, higher staff morale and a positive safety culture. And regardless of role or area of expertise, communication skills and practices can always...
Nov 24, 2015 | Conversations With Leaders, Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH)
I sat down with Michael Marchbank at the Fraser Health Corporate office. Mr. Marchbank has an extensive history with BC healthcare and has held several important leadership positions throughout his career. He was appointed President and CEO of Fraser Health in January...
Oct 8, 2015 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH), Lab Safety, Pediatrics
Imagine, for a moment, a very sick child who arrives at Emergency in need of urgent care. The healthcare team does what they can to keep the child safe and comfortable as they anxiously await the lab test results – a critical step in determining the most appropriate...
Sep 3, 2015 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH), Pressure Ulcers
Hospitals can effectively reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers and lessen patient harm by having a focused approach and engagement from staff. We’re proud to share this patient safety success story from Burnaby Hospital where the incidence of pressure ulcers has...
May 13, 2015 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH)
Fraser Health Communications and Public Affairs collaborated with Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Eagle Ridge Hospital and clinical nurse educators to develop a touching and effective video that demonstrates how being mindful is our best defence against events...
Apr 23, 2015 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH), Pressure Ulcers, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Since the new Pressure Ulcer (PU) report form was launched across the province last February as part of the Let’s take the pressure off! campaign, we’re seeing evidence that awareness of this important patient safety issue is growing across BC. BC PSLS data shows a...