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Update on temporary delays in EDs and registration

Update on temporary delays in EDs and registration

Posted Nov 13th, 2024

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.

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From humble beginnings: Niagara Falls nurse practitioner making positive change

From humble beginnings: Niagara Falls nurse practitioner making positive change

Posted Nov 13th, 2024

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.

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Niagara Health experiencing temporary delays impacting registration and EDs

Niagara Health experiencing temporary delays impacting registration and EDs

Posted Nov 12th, 2024

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. 

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Niagara Health and Hotel Dieu Shaver launch new Hospital Information System

Niagara Health and Hotel Dieu Shaver launch new Hospital Information System

Posted Nov 9th, 2024

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).

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Pharmacists plan for more hands-on care with HIS

Pharmacists plan for more hands-on care with HIS

Posted Nov 8th, 2024

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.

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Making the rounds: NH leader connects with staff to ease HIS launch

Making the rounds: NH leader connects with staff to ease HIS launch

Posted Nov 8th, 2024

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.  

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Pulling back the curtain: Niagara Health hosts annual Take Our Kids to Work Day

Pulling back the curtain: Niagara Health hosts annual Take Our Kids to Work Day

Posted Nov 7th, 2024

Niagara Health children and stepchildren got an inside look at the different roles that makeup our hospital system during our annual Take Our Kids to Work Day event on Nov. 6.

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Un nouveau système d’information pour Santé Niagara

Un nouveau système d’information pour Santé Niagara

Posted Nov 6th, 2024

Ce samedi, Santé Niagara et l’Hôtel-Dieu Shaver commenceront à utiliser un nouveau système d’information sur la santé conçu pour améliorer la prestation de soins.

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Niagara Health set to launch new Hospital Information System

Niagara Health set to launch new Hospital Information System

Posted Nov 6th, 2024

This weekend, Niagara Health and Hotel Dieu Shaver are set to begin using a new, advanced Hospital Information System (HIS) designed to improve how we deliver care. This significant and secure move to a state-of-the-art system is set to enhance co-ordination, efficiency and access to information, ultimately making patient care faster and safer.

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Niagara Health’s statement on the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Niagara Health’s statement on the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Posted Nov 5th, 2024

We are deeply saddened by the loss of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools in Canada.

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