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Many industries use the good old fashioned checklist to get things done. Now KGH is busy generating some "to do" lists of our own for the bedside. They're called "order sets" and they're all about improving the care we deliver to our patients. T
The simple act of clearing your throat or coughing is second nature to most, but for people with long-term disabilities or illnesses that require mechanical ventilation, it can be difficult or even impossible. But, come April 1, eligible patients...
In a hospital that specializes in complex care such as cancer, stroke, cardiac and trauma, a pressure ulcer (also known as a bed sore) may seem like a minor medical condition. But for our patients, they can be quite painful, can lead to infection...
The cancer journey can be stressful and confusing. Now there is a new support in place at The Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital to help patients and their families find information that can help them better understand...
If you live in the southeastern Ontario region and are undergoing evaluation for possible lung cancer, a trip to Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) to visit the Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program (LDAP) is typically the next step in your care...
Ever busy working to support the safest patient care, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has created a unique screening tool to support the COVID-19 risk assessment of patients coming into the...
The inspiration for the latest piece of fine art donated to our hospital came during a windswept walk on a winter day. "As I was trudging along Bloor Street in Toronto to the studio I was working at, it occurred to me that the scene would make a...
A new set of signs are being installed around the hospital to remind everyone not to smoke near our main entrances. They are in response to feedback from our patients and families, staff and volunteers who are concerned about the number of people who...
Preventing patients from falling is a safety priority at hospitals everywhere and with good reason. As Accreditation Canada points out, a patient fall can result in a serious injury, an increased length of stay and possibly lead to claims of clinical...
The building is done and the brand new cancer care space is officially open. Now it's time to set our sights on the future. "Redevelopment has been a key focus for everyone involved in cancer care at KGH for the last several years. Now it's time
