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 …
Cette brochure a été préparée dans le but d'aider les patients et leurs familles à se préparer en vue d'un séjour au QEII. Elle contient une vaste gamme de renseignements utiles, y compris les nombreux services offerts aux patients et aux familles. ; This pamphlet was prepared to help patients and their families prepare for a stay at the QEII. A wide variety of useful information is provided including amenities and services for patients and families. This pamphlet is a French translation of “We…
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This pamphlet lists things to remember when choosing a CPAP provider. The pamphlet includes information on what a good provider will do when you start CPAP, CPAP equipment, and what to expect for good follow-up care once you have started treatment.
Ce dépliant explique le rôle que vous et votre famille jouez en matière de sécurité lors du séjour de votre enfant à l'hôpital. Des conseils sont fournis sur les sujets suivants : prévention de l'enlèvement d'enfants, prévention du risque de coincement, prévention du risque d'entortillement ou d'étranglement de votre enfant dans le matériel d'hôpital, prévention des chutes, infections, plaies de pression, sommeil, utilisation d'Internet, sécurité des médicaments, jeux sécuritaires et sécurité a…
You may choose to write to your loved one’s transplant recipient. If you would like to write to a transplant recipient, this pamphlet provides some information to guide you, including whether you will hear from the transplant recipient. Contact information for the Family Support Liaison is provided.
As part of your care, you may be provided supports and services offered by Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care and/or contracted service providers. It is important that you have the information you need to make informed decisions while receiving Continuing Care services. This pamphlet explains what you can expect in terms of quality care, dignity and respect, your plan of care, service decisions, your privacy, safety, and fees for service. Contact information for the Nova Scotia Health Patient/F…
This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. There is space at the end of the guide to write y…
This is an Arabic translation of pamphlet 2220. This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. T…
Cette liste vous aidera à gérer votre santé lorsque vous quitterez l'hôpital. Les sujets abordés comprennent la conversation au moment du congé, les médicaments et les rendez-vous de suivi. De l'information sur ce qu'il faut faire si vos symptômes s'aggravent est fournie. Vous y trouverez également des ressources concernant la COVID-19, la santé mentale et les dépendances, les programmes et services financiers, ainsi que d'autres ressources utiles. Une liste de questions que vous pouvez poser à…
Le don d’organes et de tissus peut améliorer ou sauver la vie de nombreuses personnes. Un seul donneur d’organe peut sauver jusqu’à huit vies, et une personne faisant un don oculaire et de tissus peut améliorer la vie de 75 personnes. Aspects abordés : personnes pouvant faire un don, processus d’inscription, que se passe-t-il si vous ne vous inscrivez pas et qui peut accéder à votre décision. Les organes et les tissus pouvant être donnés sont indiqués dans le dépliant. Les responsables du progr…
Blind, deafblind and partially sighted people have different levels of mobility and independence. Some people who are blind, deafblind or partially sighted may have other disabilities that affect the level of help they need. This pamphlet explains how to help people who are blind, deafblind or partially sighted, and provides appropriate actions and words that you can use. Information about the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC), as well as NSHA's Diversity and Inclusion Program, is…
Your early warning score (EWS) is a guide used by your health care team. It helps them to quickly find out how sick you are and if there are changes to your condition. To find your EWS, your health care team will take your vital signs. This pamphlet explains how your health care team uses your EWS.
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury.This pamphlet includes tips for making your home safer and general advice about fall prevention. Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this pamphlet and check off all the ways you can make your home safe and help prevent falls.
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury.This pamphlet includes info about who is at a higher risk of falling, what to do before coming to the hospital and while you are at the hospital, as well as falls prevention tips for visiting the hospital.
Information for patients and families about the services of the IWK; having a baby at the IWK.
Ce dépliant donne un aperçu des frais les plus courants liés aux soins offerts pour les visiteurs de l'extérieur du pays dans un hôpital de la région du Cap-Breton, de Gusyborough ou d'Antigonish. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet, 1683, "Hospital Fees for Out-of-country Visitors: Cape Breton, Guysborough, Antigonish". This brochure gives an overview of the most common fees associated with your care at any hospital in the Cape Breton, Guysborough, or Antigonish area if you …
Ce dépliant donne un aperçu des frais les plus courants liés aux soins offerts pour les visiteurs de l'extérieur du pays dans un hôpital de la région de Colchester-East Hants, de Cumberland et de Pictou. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet, 1685, "Hospital Fees for Out-of-country Visitors: Colchester-East Hants, Cumberland, Pictou". This brochure gives an overview of the most common fees associated with your care at any hospital in the Colchester-East Hants, Cumberland, or Pi…
Ce dépliant donne un aperçu des frais les plus courants liés aux soins offerts pour les visiteurs de l'extérieur du pays dans un hôpital de la région d'Halifax et de la région ouest du comté de Hants. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet, 1687, "Hospital Fees for Out-of-country Visitors: Halifax area and West Hants". This brochure gives an overview of the most common fees associated with your care at any hospital in the Halifax and West Hants area if you are an out-of-country …
Ce dépliant donne un aperçu des frais les plus courants liés aux soins offerts pour les visiteurs de l'extérieur du pays dans un hôpital de la région de la Vallée de l'Annapolis, de la Rive-Sud ou du Sud-Ouest. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet, 1681, "Hospital Fees for Out-of-country Visitors: Annapolis Valley, South Shore, South West". This brochure gives an overview of the most common fees associated with your care at any hospital in the Annapolis Valley, South Shore, or…