Conseils pour la sécurité des patients - Services de pédiatrie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37300
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2166
- Available Online
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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…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program
- Alternate Title
- Patient safety tips - Pediatric Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Child
- Infant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Children
- Infants
- Abstract
- 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 au moment du bain.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2118, "Patient Safety Tips - Pediatric Services". This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: preventing child abduction, preventing entrapment, preventing your child from getting tangled or being strangled in hospital equipment, fall prevention, infections, pressure ulcers, sleep, Internet usage, medicine safety, safe play, and bath safety.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Women & Children's Health Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2166
Fall prevention checklist [booklet]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35636
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0650
- Available Online
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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.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents)
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- 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.
- Notes
- Previous title: Fall Prevention
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0650
Falls prevention in the hospital : Digby General Hospital, Roseway Hospital, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36541
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth, Digy & Roseway Hospitals. Rehabilitation Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1974
- Available Online
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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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth, Digy & Roseway Hospitals. Rehabilitation Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents)
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- 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.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Rehabilitation Services, Yarmouth, Digby & Roseway
- Pamphlet Number
- 1974
Information sur la sécurité des patients et familles
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35852
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Camp Hill Veterans Memorial.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1794
- Available Online
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Le présent livret explique le rôle que jouent les patients et leurs familles au niveau de la sécurité au sein de la RSNE. Des lignes directrices sont fournies sur les sujets suivants : prévention des infections, nourriture apportée de la maison, prévention des chutes, objets personnels, sécurité incendie, inspection du matériel et sécurité générale. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Patient and Family Safety Information" pamphlet 1507. This pamphlet explains the role that patients and…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Camp Hill Veterans Memorial
- Alternate Title
- Patient and family safety information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Le présent livret explique le rôle que jouent les patients et leurs familles au niveau de la sécurité au sein de la RSNE. Des lignes directrices sont fournies sur les sujets suivants : prévention des infections, nourriture apportée de la maison, prévention des chutes, objets personnels, sécurité incendie, inspection du matériel et sécurité générale.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Patient and Family Safety Information" pamphlet 1507. This pamphlet explains the role that patients and their families play in terms of safety within NSHA. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: infection control, bringing food from home, fall prevention, personal furniture, fire safety, equipment inspection and general safety.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: P. Simms, Nurse Educator ; adapted with permission from Camp Hill Veterans Memorial, QEII site
- Pamphlet Number
- 1794
[in French] Sécurité des patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36926
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432-Fr
- Available Online
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In French. Sécurité des patients / Safety tips for a stay in the hospital.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Alternate Title
- Patient safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- In French. Sécurité des patients / Safety tips for a stay in the hospital.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Qualité, sécurité du patient et expérience du patient, Halifax (N.-É.)
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432-Fr
- Zone
- All Zones
Patient and family safety information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35420
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Camp Hill Veterans Memorial.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1507
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the role that patients and their families play in terms of safety within NSHA. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: infection control, bringing food from home, fall prevention, personal furniture, fire safety, equipment inspection and general safety. The French version of this pamphlet 1794, "Information sur la sécurité des patients et familles", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Camp Hill Veterans Memorial
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the role that patients and their families play in terms of safety within NSHA. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: infection control, bringing food from home, fall prevention, personal furniture, fire safety, equipment inspection and general safety. The French version of this pamphlet 1794, "Information sur la sécurité des patients et familles", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: P. Simms, Nurse Educator ; adapted with permission from Camp Hill Veterans Memorial, QEII site
- Pamphlet Number
- 1507
Patient Safety
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36904
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432
- Available Online
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What keeps patients safe? It's Ok to ask questions and tell us about your concerns.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- What keeps patients safe? It's Ok to ask questions and tell us about your concerns.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432
- Zone
- All Zones
Patient safety tips - Pediatric Services
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36716
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2118
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: preventing child abduction, preventing entrapment, preventing your child from getting tangled or being strangled in hospital equipment, fall prevention, infections, pressure ulcers, sleep, Internet usage, medicine safety, safe play, and bath safety. The French version of this pamphlet 2166, "Conseils pour la sécurité des patients -…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Child
- Infant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Children
- Infants
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: preventing child abduction, preventing entrapment, preventing your child from getting tangled or being strangled in hospital equipment, fall prevention, infections, pressure ulcers, sleep, Internet usage, medicine safety, safe play, and bath safety. The French version of this pamphlet 2166, "Conseils pour la sécurité des patients - Services de pédiatrie," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Women & Children's Health Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2118
Preventing falls and injuries during your hospital stay
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35652
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1643
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders. The French version of this pamphlet 1656, "Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- 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)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders. The French version of this pamphlet 1656, "Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Fall and injury prevention in acute care
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1643
Preventing Falls at the IWK
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37052
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0890
- Available Online
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Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Responsibility
- IWK Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0890
- Zone
- All Zones
Preventing Falls in the NICU
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37070
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0950
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce yo…
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- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Alternate Title
- (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Responsibility
- IWK Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0950
- Zone
- All Zones
Prévention des chutes et des blessures pendant votre hospitalisation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35669
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1656
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Le dépliant suggère des moyens de réduire vos risques de chute pendant que vous êtes à l’hôpital. Les raisons pour lesquelles vous présentez un risque accru de chutes sont indiquées. Le dépliant traite notamment de la sécurité liée au lit d’hôpital et du fait de vous lever et d’aller à la toilette. Quelques conseils en matière de sécurité sont aussi fournis. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1643, "Prevening Falls and Injuries During Your Hospital Stay". This pamphlet gives…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- 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)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Abstract
- Le dépliant suggère des moyens de réduire vos risques de chute pendant que vous êtes à l’hôpital. Les raisons pour lesquelles vous présentez un risque accru de chutes sont indiquées. Le dépliant traite notamment de la sécurité liée au lit d’hôpital et du fait de vous lever et d’aller à la toilette. Quelques conseils en matière de sécurité sont aussi fournis.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1643, "Prevening Falls and Injuries During Your Hospital Stay". This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders.
- Notes
- Previous title: Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1656
Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35749
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1716
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Legionella pneumophilia est une bactérie fréquemment trouvée dans l’eau. Il est rare que cette bactérie rende malades les personnes en santé. Demandez à un membre du personnel infirmier de vous informer sur les règles à suivre relativement à l’eau durant l’hospitalisation. Les règles se rattachant à l’eau ne s’appliquent pas à tous les patients. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0057, "Water Rules". Legionella pneumophilia is a type of bacteria commonly found in water. This…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Water rules
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Legionnaires' Disease - prevention & control
- Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
- Respiratory Tract Infections - prevention & control
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Legionnaires' disease--Prevention
- Communicable diseases--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Legionella pneumophilia est une bactérie fréquemment trouvée dans l’eau. Il est rare que cette bactérie rende malades les personnes en santé. Demandez à un membre du personnel infirmier de vous informer sur les règles à suivre relativement à l’eau durant l’hospitalisation. Les règles se rattachant à l’eau ne s’appliquent pas à tous les patients.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0057, "Water Rules". Legionella pneumophilia is a type of bacteria commonly found in water. This bacterium rarely makes healthy people sick. The water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, the nurses will advise you if you need to follow these water rules.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1716
Veterans' Service Falls Management Program : Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building (VMB)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35676
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Veterans' Services, QEII.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1025
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Falls among older adults are a common problem. Up to half of residents in long-term care may fall each year. This pamphlet explains situations when most falls happen, what raises your risk of falling, and what staff in the Veterans' Memorial Building may ask you to do while living in this unit to prevent falls from happening.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Veterans' Services, QEII
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Accidents--Prevention
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Abstract
- Falls among older adults are a common problem. Up to half of residents in long-term care may fall each year. This pamphlet explains situations when most falls happen, what raises your risk of falling, and what staff in the Veterans' Memorial Building may ask you to do while living in this unit to prevent falls from happening.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Veterans' Services, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1025
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0057
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Legionella pneumophilia is a type of bacteria commonly found in water. This bacterium rarely makes healthy people sick. The water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, the nurses will advise you if you need to follow these water rules. The French version of this pamphlet 1716, "Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Legionnaires' Disease - prevention & control
- Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
- Respiratory Tract Infections - prevention & control
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Legionnaires' disease--Prevention
- Communicable diseases--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Legionella pneumophilia is a type of bacteria commonly found in water. This bacterium rarely makes healthy people sick. The water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, the nurses will advise you if you need to follow these water rules. The French version of this pamphlet 1716, "Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 0057
