The trauma of COVID-19: Patient unconvinced he was alive after 17 days of unconsciousness
The experience of a COVID-19 patient who endured 17 days of unconsciousness is among the stories published by the JGH Humanization of Care Committee.
When a toothbrush can make a patient cry with joy
Care kits distributed in the JGH Emergency Department are having a positive impact on the patient experience.
How a Jewish General nurse inspired a Montreal mystery writer
Maggie Quinsey, an Emergency Department nurse, has become the inspiration for a character in a Montreal mystery novel.
New Command Centre is key to streamlining access to care in mental health
The new Command Centre is proving effective in preventing bottlenecks—especially in the Emergency Department—for those needing prompt psychiatric or psychological support.
On its fifth anniversary, Pavilion K emerges as the silent hero of the pandemic
When Pavilion K opened in 2016, it was an instant game-changer. Now, on its fifth anniversary, it has exceeded expectations, becoming the silent hero of the pandemic.
Telehealth plays key role in Radiation Oncology, even though treatment is provided in person
Although radiation therapy for cancer must be administered in person, the Division of Radiation Oncology is making extensive use of telehealth to provide support to patients and keep staff in the loop.
Fighting COVID by flushing it down the drain
COVID-19 can’t stand being scalded, soaped, beaten and flushed down the drain by a washing machine. Scrubbing it away on a huge scale is the role of the JGH Laundry.
JGH Zoom presentation on treating COVID-19 patients draws over 500 participants from Quebec hospitals
To help fight COVID-19, healthcare providers across Quebec are viewing videos of simulation exercises, conducted by the JGH Emergency Medicine Simulation team.
Detailed plans reviewed to ensure JGH is ready for coronavirus patients
Tabletop simulation involves numerous inter-disciplinary experts A pivotal gathering of more than 50 senior JGH medical specialists and healthcare professionals has enabled the hospital to further heighten its state of preparedness, in case patients with confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are admitted for treatment. The JGH is one of …
To improve care, senior managers get up-close and personal with patients and staff
By getting away from their desks and regularly touring their facilities, senior managers in our CIUSSS get up-close and personal with healthcare users and staff. This helps them better understand what’s working well and what needs improvement.