Leaders in Patient Care
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Dr. Dean Raso, Chief of Internal Medicine, brings 3 Wishes Project to our Hospital
When Dr. Dean Raso came across articles about the 3 Wishes Project he recognized right away it could help contribute to the Hospital’s mission to provide the highest quality care and experience to patients and their families. The Project was created to improve end-of-life care experiences for patients, families and clinicians. It encourages specific wishes… Continue Reading Dr. Dean Raso, Chief of Internal Medicine, brings 3 Wishes Project to our Hospital
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Guelph General Hospital provided leadership with regional Surge Plan update
Dr. Ian Digby, Chief of Emergency Medicine advocated for a number of years for a Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN)-wide surge plan. This year, he and GGH’s Michelle Bott, led the needed update. The surge plan prepares for the anticipated increase in demand for healthcare service that happens this time of the year.… Continue Reading Guelph General Hospital provided leadership with regional Surge Plan update
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Hospital using globally-recognized program to support quality care in its Family Birthing Unit
Providing the best care for mothers and newborns has always been the top priority for Guelph General Hospital’s (GGH) Family Birthing Unit (FBU). With its recent recommitment to the quality-improvement program, MOREOB , expectant moms coming to the hospital can be even more confident of the care they’ll receive. The Hospital’s Chief of Obstetrics &… Continue Reading Hospital using globally-recognized program to support quality care in its Family Birthing Unit
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Brad Milton – OR Attendant
Brad Milton’s goal is to show up for every shift with his “A-game.” The OR is a busy department and Brad works together with eight other attendants that he describes as “a close and tight-knit team.” Together they help ensure that the patient flow through the OR is as smooth and seamless as can be,… Continue Reading Brad Milton – OR Attendant
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Patient Care Excellence is Hospital-wide
In 2006, the Province of Ontario released its Places to Grow Act. In it, Guelph was named as one of the areas where the rate of population growth would exceed the provincial average. According to Statistics Canada, the Guelph census area is one of seven Census Metropolitan Areas in Canada to experience accelerated growth between… Continue Reading Patient Care Excellence is Hospital-wide
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Diane Dyer, Emergency Department Attendant
Leadership in patient care excellence is found throughout Guelph General Hospital and across all staff roles.
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Leading the Patient Experience Initiative at GGH
Whether or not you realize it, if you have visited Guelph General Hospital over the last two years you have benefitted from the Patient Experience Initiative. A dedicated working group of six staff meet weekly to examine how to improve the experience patients and their families have through any and all interactions with the Hospital.
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Crisis Prevention and Management Program Development Team
“We want all patients to have a good experience and to seek help whenever it is needed. Increasing our awareness and skills for intervening positively during a crisis will improve care across the Hospital.”
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