About Nova Scotia Health’s smoke and tobacco reduction policy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36768
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1547
- Available Online
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Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about smudging ceremonies, stopping smoking, referral to Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS), and what to do if you decide you are ready to try to quit tobacco. Contact information for TFNS and the Stop Smoking Program is provided. The French version of …
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Smoking Cessation
- Tobacco Use Cessation Devices
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Smoking cessation
- Smoking cessation products
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about smudging ceremonies, stopping smoking, referral to Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS), and what to do if you decide you are ready to try to quit tobacco. Contact information for TFNS and the Stop Smoking Program is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1548, "Politique de réduction du tabagisme de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Health Safety & Wellness
- Pamphlet Number
- 1547
Comment éviter les risques liés à la sécurité pendant votre hospitalisation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35743
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1711
- Available Online
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À Santé Nouvelle-Écosse, nous croyons que la sécurité est l'affaire de tous. Nous nous engageons à vous offrir une expérience sécuritaire et de qualité pendant votre séjour chez nous. Ce dépliant explique le rôle des patients, des membres de la famille et des personnes de soutien, ainsi que les risques liés à la sécurité des patients à l'hôpital. On y traite notamment de la prévention des infections et des chutes, de la compréhension des médicaments, ainsi que de la prévention des plaies de pre…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety
- Alternate Title
- How to avoid safety risks during your hospital stay
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- À Santé Nouvelle-Écosse, nous croyons que la sécurité est l'affaire de tous. Nous nous engageons à vous offrir une expérience sécuritaire et de qualité pendant votre séjour chez nous. Ce dépliant explique le rôle des patients, des membres de la famille et des personnes de soutien, ainsi que les risques liés à la sécurité des patients à l'hôpital. On y traite notamment de la prévention des infections et des chutes, de la compréhension des médicaments, ainsi que de la prévention des plaies de pression et des erreurs de médication. Les coordonnées des personnes à contacter sont fournies pour les patients et les familles qui souhaitent faire part de leurs commentaires.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1696, "How to Avoid Safety Risks During Your Hospital Stay". At Nova Scotia Health, we believe that safety is everyone’s job. We are committed to providing you with a safe and quality experience while you are here with us. This pamphlet explains your role as a patient or a family member and/or support person(s), and patient safety risks in the hospital. Topics include avoiding infections and falls, understanding your medication(s), preventing pressure injuries, and avoiding medication mistakes. Contact information to provide patient/family feedback is included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Priorité aux patients : votre sécurité, votre bien-être
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Quality Improvement and Safety
- Pamphlet Number
- 1711
How to avoid safety risks during your hospital stay
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35725
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1696
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
At Nova Scotia Health, we believe that safety is everyone’s job. We are committed to providing you with a safe and quality experience while you are here with us. This pamphlet explains your role as a patient or a family member and/or support person(s), and patient safety risks in the hospital. Topics include avoiding infections and falls, understanding your medication(s), preventing pressure injuries, and avoiding medication mistakes. Contact information to provide patient/family feedback is in…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Hospitalization
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- At Nova Scotia Health, we believe that safety is everyone’s job. We are committed to providing you with a safe and quality experience while you are here with us. This pamphlet explains your role as a patient or a family member and/or support person(s), and patient safety risks in the hospital. Topics include avoiding infections and falls, understanding your medication(s), preventing pressure injuries, and avoiding medication mistakes. Contact information to provide patient/family feedback is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1711, "Comment éviter les risques liés à la sécurité pendant votre hospitalisation" is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patients first: your safety, your well-being
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Quality Improvement and Safety
- Pamphlet Number
- 1696
Politique de réduction du tabagisme de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35483
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1548
- Available Online
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Santé Nouvelle-Écosse favorise des milieux sans tabac et sans vapotage pour les patients, les visiteurs et le personnel et veut aider les gens à moins fumer, à cesser de fumer et à demeurer non-fumeurs. Ce dépliant vous donne des renseignements sur les cérémonies de purification par la fumée, l’abandon du tabac et le renvoi à Sans Tabac Nouvelle-Écosse. Il vous donne aussi des conseils au cas où vous décideriez d’essayer de cesser de fumer. Il vous indique aussi comment vous pouvez communiquer …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness
- Alternate Title
- About Nova Scotia Health’s Smoke and Tobacco Reduction Policy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Smoking Cessation
- Tobacco Use Cessation Products
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Smoking cessation
- Smoking cessation products
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Santé Nouvelle-Écosse favorise des milieux sans tabac et sans vapotage pour les patients, les visiteurs et le personnel et veut aider les gens à moins fumer, à cesser de fumer et à demeurer non-fumeurs. Ce dépliant vous donne des renseignements sur les cérémonies de purification par la fumée, l’abandon du tabac et le renvoi à Sans Tabac Nouvelle-Écosse. Il vous donne aussi des conseils au cas où vous décideriez d’essayer de cesser de fumer. Il vous indique aussi comment vous pouvez communiquer avec Sans Tabac Nouvelle-Écosse et le programme d’abandon du tabac.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1547, "About Nova Scotia Health’s Smoke and Tobacco Reduction Policy". Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about smudging ceremonies, stopping smoking, referral to Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS), and what to do if you decide you are ready to try to quit tobacco. Contact information for TFNS and the Stop Smoking Program is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Renseignements et ressources pour les patients hospitalisés, les visiteurs et les employés qui fument : région d'Halifax, de la Côte-Est et de West Hants
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness
- Pamphlet Number
- 1548
Potential for violent or aggressive behaviour
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36625
Nova Scotia Health Authority. NSHA Emergency Program of Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2041
- Available Online
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Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to creating and supporting a work environment that is safe and respectful for all of our staff, patients, and families. To help us meet this commitment, all patients who come to an NSHA Emergency Department for treatment are screened for the potential (possibility) of violence and aggression. If you are identified as showing a potential for violence or aggression, or have demonstrated violence or aggression, we add a note to your health record to…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. NSHA Emergency Program of Care
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Violence - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Violence in hospitals
- Abstract
- Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to creating and supporting a work environment that is safe and respectful for all of our staff, patients, and families. To help us meet this commitment, all patients who come to an NSHA Emergency Department for treatment are screened for the potential (possibility) of violence and aggression. If you are identified as showing a potential for violence or aggression, or have demonstrated violence or aggression, we add a note to your health record to help us keep you and our staff safe. Frequently asked questions and answers are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Emergency Program of Care
- Pamphlet Number
- 2041
