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The reality is our health care system is in crisis. Millions of people without care, long waits, preventable diseases becoming fatal all while we aren't tapping into resources that are right in front of us. There's enough work to go around. We don't need to compete with other professions on who has more value. We all have the skill and ability to make care better for Ontarians. We all deserve that. This article isn't just an opinion. It's a fact, there's TONS of research that shows NPs offer safe, effective, high quality care. Did you know we are currently lacking stats on how many patients are currently receiving their care from an NP? How many of the 2.5 million unattached patients currently are or could have access to care through an NP? In order to implement NP practice we need flexible funding models to make sure NPs can meet the needs of Ontarians. #ontarioneedsnps #ontariohealthcare #letsworktogether #supportnursepractitioners @npaontario @sylviajones https://lnkd.in/gsxAHNVr https://lnkd.in/ggzNR8s2

This is such an unfortunate situation in Tillsonburg and one that highlights the differences in how family doctors are recruited, supported, and onboarded into practices in Ontario. Tillsonburg is just outside my recruitment area so I felt helpless when the doctors planning to leave contacted me to ask for help finding replacements. They have also reached out to the neighbouring recruitment team in Woodstock. Family doctor recruitment is not managed provincially in Ontario. Each county/ town/ city has to create and fund this position themselves. In many cases the path to having a family doctor recruiter starts by a team of healthcare leaders advocating and pitching the municipality or health region for support. Tillsonburg is experiencing this drastic family doctor shortage without having a recruitment person in place to assist with finding and onboarding new doctors. When this is the case, it falls on volunteers within the medical community to manage the recruitment tasks. Having discussed this with the people in that volunteer role in London before our recruitment program started, they stated not having a recruitment lead here was making it hard for doctors to practice in this area. Recruitment leads have to continually fundraise from their OHT, hospitals, business community/ Chamber of Commerce, municipality, community foundations, developers, business leaders, etc to keep their programs going. They raise funds for their programs which includes their pay, travel, and materials and most also need funds for incentive money for newly-signed family doctors who are choosing to start practices where they can get financial relief from their student debt and moving costs. As different communities have different abilities to provide these funds, there is a disparity between areas with a recruiter and incentive funds and without. Tillsonburg has neither. *The physician recruiters of Ontario have self-organized into a group called Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance and under the leadership of Jill Croteau, have created a job board with family doctor postings from across the province. (This is new so not all the areas have their postings up yet). www.opra.ca -The GTA does not have family doctor recruiters and this task is typically handled by clinic owners.

Due to an aging population [1], many patients in their last months of life are presenting to #emergencyDepartments (ED), often in the final stages of serious illness. A #QualityImprovement (QI) project led by Julie Lockington and team @ Vancouver Coastal Health embedded a #Palliative Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the ED to proactively identify patients with #palliativeCare needs, facilitating #goalsOfCare conversations and connecting #patients to appropriate supports. In the trial, the CNS has helped prevent 22 acute admissions, saving an estimated $680,000, while improving #patientCenteredCare and reducing ED stays.  The project is runner-up in the recent BC Quality Awards' "Coping with Transition from Life" category [2]. The BC Quality Awards (established in 2009 by Health Quality BC) are an annual celebration of people and projects that improved the #qualityOfCare in British Columbia. As you may or may not be aware, Julie is one of the masterminds behind many QI initiatives such as the Wobble Room [3] and the ICU Wishing Well [4]. Julie is also a co-investigator in the collaborative #research program between The University of British Columbia and Rogers Communications, playing a key role in a #healthcare research on Timely and Extended Monitoring in Emergencies and Disasters [5]. Congratulations, Julie, and thank you for your endless effort to improve the quality of care. References: [1] https://lnkd.in/g5tEZBcN [2] https://lnkd.in/g_7pZnP9 [3] https://lnkd.in/gbCGG8vx [4] https://lnkd.in/ge4rT2xQ [5] https://lnkd.in/g9p2SYRv

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🚑 **Emergency Patients Are Unique!** 🚑 Emergency patients bring distinct characteristics that set them apart from those in other hospital settings: - Their arrival is often unscheduled and can happen at any moment. - Many emergency patients and their caregivers experience anxiety and distress in a new environment that feels out of their control. - Multiple critically ill or injured patients can arrive at the same time, challenging triage nurses to prioritize care effectively. - Care is focused on managing acute incidents, with no ongoing care expectations. - Patients and caregivers typically don’t know each other, so they must build trust and rapport quickly. - They come in with symptoms rather than a clear diagnosis, making it essential to understand a wide range of health issues. - Emergency situations may involve medical, surgical, mental health, or social emergencies, highlighting the need for a holistic approach. - Patients represent all ages, cultures, and ethnicities, requiring healthcare providers to be aware of how these factors influence presentations and expectations. - Many patients rely on emergency departments for primary health care due to limited community health resources. Let’s recognize the unique challenges faced by emergency patients and the dedicated professionals who care for them! 💙 #EmergencyCare #HealthcareHeroes #PatientCare

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🧭 Understand the Top 5 Post-Hospitalization Discharge Pathways 🏥 Deciding on where to go once you leave the hospital presents a maze of alternatives for seniors and their families. Our latest GeriScope blog post demystifies these pathways, diagraming the possible routes to the return home through each of these discharge destinations: 1. Long-Term Care Hospitals 2. Rehabilitation Centers 3. Skilled Nursing Facilities 4. Home Health Agencies 5. Palliative or Hospice Care We’ve mapped each option so when you’re talking to doctors, nurses, case managers, and social workers, you'll better understand their recommendations. This knowledge empowers you to advocate for yourself or your loved one if a suggested path doesn't seem right and prepare effectively for the proposed transition plan. To ensure your loved ones receive the best possible care and support for a safe and effective recovery read more here: https://wix.to/TrkkHMa #SeniorCare #PostHospitalization #Healthcare #ElderCare #PatientAdvocacy #GeriScope #Recovery #HomeHealthCare #SkilledNursing #HospiceCare #Rehabilitation

What factors are driving the rise in #demand for therapeutic equipment in the private nursing services market? The increasing global geriatric population, prevalence of chronic illnesses like asthma, and the cost-effectiveness of home-based therapies are key drivers fueling the #expansion of therapeutic equipment in private nursing services. The #AsiaPacific private nursing service market share is predicted to have the fastest growth in the forecast time period. To know more: https://lnkd.in/dKYxMBTW Key Market Players: Kindred Healthcare Kaiser Permanente CBI Health Group Trinity Health Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited Grand World Elder Care #RDive #PrivateNursingServices #HealthcareAtHome #ChronicCare #NursingProfessionals #FamilyHealth #HealthcareAccess #HomeCareServices

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) emphasizes monitoring key metrics to track diabetes control and detect complications early. A recent Quality Improvement (QI) report showcases the success of two major Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in New Hampshire. Learn about their efforts to pinpoint Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and the significant healthcare impact. #DiabetesControl #HealthcareQualityImprovement

"It is bruised but not broken beyond repair. We need to talk more about the good. It exists." Despite challenges, positive developments and innovative solutions are emerging in Ontario's emergency departments. Dr. Raghu Venugopal's article sheds light on successful initiatives like the Pay for Results program, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times. The implementation of eCTAS has also improved patient triage accuracy and efficiency. #EmergencyMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #OntarioHealthcare #PatientCare #HospitalEfficiency