… from high school, I knew I wanted to be in health care, I just didn't know which profession. A moment while … I chose this profession. Even with challenges in health care, you haven’t swayed from that purpose? Never, no. Any … my nursing career in Halifax at the Victoria General Hospital. Most of my nursing career was in critical care …
… to share our perspective, as the pioneering home care agency in Ontario for over 120 years. We provide … required to treat the same number of individuals in a hospital setting. Quite simply, home and community care offer … model of care reduce emergency department visits and hospital admissions. The program reduces social isolation too …
… (including hospitals, doctors and home and community care providers) work as a coordinated team, with a goal of … health and addictions Palliative care Transitions from hospital to home, including the role of community support … patients transition back to independence after leaving hospital Alternate level of care clients (i.e., clients who …
… A client of VON’s Cluster Care program says the supports she has received have … remove parts of her feet. Since the launch of the Cluster Care program in December 2023, she has benefited from the … about the fact that an occupational therapist from the hospital had come and suggested that I put a board underneath …
… leaders of organizations providing government funded home care in Ontario, we have made the decision to make COVID-19 … our team members. As an integral part of the continuum of care for our clients, we are proud to join our partners … other therapy services, we help people return home from hospital, and we support people to live at home, where they …
… Home Care: supporting your community Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz … having these services available in the home, time spent in hospital can be limited and clients can continue their day … ago, a lot of the care we provided was only available in hospital. It’s so different now and the work is so …
… on how we can improve and truly deliver person-centred care. Wendy Gauthier, co-chair Wendy's experiences in navigating the health-care system have motivated her to support systems, process … Care Group, Health Quality Ontario, The Toronto General Hospital, The University Health Network, the Ontario …
… Health Minister Christine Elliott, Minister of Long-Term Care Merrilee Fullerton and the entire Ontario Government for … in the battle against COVID-19, these unprecedented health care challenges have put the viability of the Ontario home … reduction of home-based treatment will increase levels of hospital-based treatment – at a time when we can least afford …
… With a history that spans more than 120 years of nursing care in Canada, VON has been there to support families and … to the safety, health and well-being of those we care for remains the same. Our rigorous safety practices are … home and in the community can ease and facilitate smooth hospital discharges and can help manage chronic conditions, …
… nursing so rewarding, and what it means to them to provide care to our clients and be part of the VON team. VON Nurses courageously provided care to our clients and community during this unprecedented … program. Why did you choose a career in nursing? I was a hospital volunteer in high school. I became a nurse because I …
