Using technology to prevent falls before they happen
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in seniors in British Columbia. Over 500 hospitalizations of seniors are a result of falls from their bed at home or in a healthcare residence. Here are a few suggestions, technology, and products to help prevent falls...
The RESPECT model in healthcare communication
What does better communication mean for healthcare? It means better patient care, the ability to more accurately diagnose and treat, and increased efficiencies across the entire healthcare system. One model of communication in healthcare we like is the RESPECT model....
Are you including patient comfort questions in patient follow-ups?
It’s so easy to get caught up in test results, that we sometimes forget to ask questions about patient comfort when we follow-up with our patients. Here are a few tips to get your patients to open up and share more about their physical and emotional well-being during...
