How to Change a Bed-Bound Patient’s Brief: A Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Process Changing a brief for a bed-bound patient is a crucial part of caregiving, especially in hospice care. It requires patience, attention to detail, and ensuring the patient’s comfort throughout the process. Getting Prepared Before starting, ensure the room is private, warm, and cozy for the patient’s comfort. Gather all necessary supplies within reach, including clean briefs, wipes, a trash can, and any additional items like lotion or a basin of warm
Culled from: canada.ca Attendant care and care in a facility Attendant care is care given by an attendant who does personal tasks which a person cannot do for themselves. This includes care in certain types of facilities. You can claim amounts paid to an attendant only if the attendant met both of the following criteria: They were not your spouse or common-law partner They were 18 years of age or older when the amounts were paid An attendant who is hired privately will probably be considered an
Culled from healthcareexcellence.ca The Diversity in Patient Engagement Learning Exchange took place in 2019 in Ottawa. The learning exchange highlighted six engagement initiatives from across the country. Participants learned from organizations that engaged with diverse patient and community populations to support improvements in care, service delivery and system level change. Co-hosted by the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement and national and provincial supporting organizations, 74 patient engagement leaders from across Canada attended the event. Most participants felt they had learned about
Culled from partnershipagainstcancer.ca The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) and the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact at the University of Waterloo (the Propel Centre) have published an Environmental Scan and Reflection Guide to present current and leading practices for engaging underserved groups in health-care decision-making. Evidence shows certain populations have greater risk factors for disease, poorer access to care, and increased morbidity and mortality compared to the general population, but several barriers may prevent
Culled from online.nursing.georgetown.edu A single hospital stay can be filled with an overwhelming amount of new and sometimes unfamiliar information for a patient. In fact, almost all patients forget at least one medicationExternal link:open_in_new prescribed to them during a stay in a hospital, hurting their likelihood of fully adhering to their care plan once they are discharged. How to take medication as prescribed is just one of the many things clinicians teach patients. Communicating pertinent information about
Culled from healthcareexcellence.ca When healthcare providers work closely with patients and their families, the healthcare system is safer, and patients have better experiences and health outcomes – as demonstrated by emerging evidence. Engaging Patients in Patient Safety – a Canadian Guide is packed with useful information written by and for patients, providers, and leaders. What does patient engagement look like? Engagement work can be challenging and uncomfortable at first. But finding innovative ways to work together will benefit everyone. Engagement with patients and families