In Niagara, where our population continues to grow and diversify, this reflection of diversity in healthcare is essential. Representation and a culturally sensitive approach in all areas of healthcare are not just ideals — they are vital drivers of trust, access and better health outcomes.
Niagara Health is leveraging technology, staff training, and community partnerships to tackle hospital-acquired pressure injuries — preventable wounds that affect one in four patients in healthcare settings.
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Laura Anderson and Matt Clarke proudly welcomed their first child, baby Fiona, the first baby born after the launch of Niagara Health's new Information System.
Delays in patient registration are already improving compared to yesterday, and we are hopeful this progress will continue. Parking will remain free at all sites through the rest of the week.
Internationally educated nurse Lifin Parakkal Thomas couldn’t wait to contribute his expertise to the Canadian healthcare sector. His career plan, however, extended beyond the role of registered nursing.
We are experiencing a system slowdown that is currently impacting wait times, particularly in patient registration and Emergency Departments. Work is underway to address the issue. Our teams are working hard to ensure care continues and we are doing everything possible to minimize disruptions.
Early Saturday morning, Niagara Health and Hotel Dieu Shaver celebrated a historic milestone when they said goodbye to paper and hello to digital with a new Hospital Information System (HIS).
The new Hospital Information System will free up pharmacists from tasks that aren’t a good use of their skills so they can work more directly with patients – something they are keen to do.
Sonali Kohli, Executive Vice-President, Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer, uses a practice called rounding to connect directly with staff across all departments to address specific concerns, clarify any uncertainties, and provide reassurance that staff need during this period of change.
