Don’t Get Caught Dirty Handed – Hand Hygiene Contest

Say No To Bugs
Staff at Providence Healthcare were invited to submit video Public Service Announcements for a Fall 2009 hand hygiene awareness campaign. Physiotherapist Marci Janecek created ‘Say No To Bugs’ to highlight the importance of frequent hand washing in patient care. Enjoy!

Conversations About Care

In this video series, ‘Conversations About Care,’ experts from Providence Healthcare give advice on a variety of topics, with answers to some of the most-often asked questions from our patients, residents, clients and their families. Have a question that you would like to have answered? Email us at info@providence.on.ca.

Episode 1: When to talk to a loved one about long-term care
Featuring:
Josie Walsh, Vice-President, Programs and Chief Nurse Executive
Dorothy Godbold, Director of Care, Houses of Providence
Therese Liston, Professional Practice Leader, Social Work

Episode 2: How to recognize the signs of caregiver stress
Featuring:
Dr. Peter Nord, Vice-President, Medical Affairs and Chief of Staff
Anne Spalding, Clinical Resource Coordinator

New! Episode 3: Safe Vehicle Transfers Part 1
Featuring:
Rebecca Boucher, Professional Practice Leader, Therapeutic Recreation, and Communications Consultant
Julia Filinski, Physiotherapist, B2
Eva Wong, Occupational Therapist, B2
Maurice Woods, Patient

New! Episode 4: Safe Vehicle Transfers Part 2
Featuring:
Rebecca Boucher, Professional Practice Leader, Therapeutic Recreation, and Communications Consultant
Julia Filinski, Physiotherapist, B2
Eva Wong, Occupational Therapist, B2
Maurice Woods, Patient

Stroke: The Journey Ahead

Providence Healthcare has produced a unique DVD titled Stroke: The Journey Ahead, part of the Specialized Stroke Rehabilitation’s Education Program within Providence Hospital. Through the education program, stroke patients and their families gain a greater understanding of the challenges that lie ahead.

Each patient receives a copy of the DVD Stroke: The Journey Ahead. Patients and their families can watch it together, stop it at any time, and talk about what’s being discussed on screen. It takes a hopeful approach to addressing stroke-related disabilities through interviews with patients, their families and health care experts.

The eight-part series can be viewed on YouTube.

Part 1:

Understanding Stroke
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 2:

Working with your Health Care Team
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 3:

Emotional Recovery
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 4:

Thinking and Communication
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 5:

Swallowing and Nutrition
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 6:

Movement and Activities
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 7:

Planning the Next Steps
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Part 8:

Prevention and Moving On
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Providence Healthcare Foundation:

The Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence (featured at the 2008 Silver Ball)
To learn more about how you can support the Houses of Providence, contact Providence Healthcare Foudation by E-MAIL or at 416-285-3630.