Together, everyone achieves more
Pearl Whamond, SAC (Nursing Educator) They say teamwork makes the dream work and that’s exactly what Pearl Whamond, SAC is trying to achieve. Her…
Practice Makes Perfect
On October 13, the Division of Quality, Evaluation, Performance, Ethics and Archives (DQEPEA) organized a simulation visit in order to prepare for the accreditation…
Put your best foot forward for Accreditation
As we draw closer to CIUSSS-wide Accreditation visits during the week of December 5, we are faced with a classic case of seeing the…
The sunshine vitamin
October brings beautiful fall colours, November colder weather and December the first snowfall. Fall and winter also come with something that many of us…
Confidentiality and security are everyone’s responsiblity
With Confidentiality Week around the corner, from November 20 to 26, this is an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of the confidentiality…
Biomed Service
Following the creation of the CIUSS West-Central Montreal, various newly merged internal services had to adopt a different multi-site vision. The Biomedical Engineering Department…
Patient Safety
Everyday staff throughout our CIUSSS work to ensure that our patients, residents and clients are cared for in a safe environment. Some are employees,…
Did you know?
During Accreditation week from December 4 to 9, the surveyors will ask questions related to Infection Prevention and Control’s (IPAC) policies, procedures and practices…
Celebration of Life at Mount Sinai
Families of residents and patients who passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital over the past year were invited to spend a peaceful evening in…
Congratulations !!
Members of staff in CIUSSS West-Central Montreal who are responsible for public safety have been publicly recognized for helping to prevent significant problems when…
Scholarships awarded
Three assistant directors of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal have received scholarships from the EXTRA FORCES Program of the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement.
Household chemicals can be dangerous
They’re in our homes and we use them every day, but we often forget the dangers behind them. Household chemicals are the main culprit…
Yee Yeung, Social Worker and Team Leader Info-Social
Determined and helpful are the two words that are often used to describe Yee Yeung, Social Worker and Team Leader at Info-Social. After six…
On the threshold of a season of celebration and renewal
As the presence of fall becomes more evident with every passing week, we find ourselves approaching a season of reflection and celebration, as we…
Nurturing relationships to strengthen our network
As we have discovered over the past 16 months, strong relationships must be nurtured and sustained, in order for our healthcare network to provide…
Drink water and cheers to your health!
There is nothing like a good, cold glass of fresh water! Drinking water is a calorie-free way to stay hydrated and healthy. Because our…
Bryan Highbloom, JGH Music Therapist
On June 17, Jewish General Hospital Music Therapist Bryan Highbloom retired from his position after more than 35 years of service. His last day…
Enhancing the quality of life when the outlook is grim
Ever since West-Central Montreal Health came into existence, substantial effort has been devoted to ensuring that healthcare recipients can resume their lives as promptly…