Unmasking the Future is theme of IPAC Week 2023
Staff CIUSSS wide were invited to take part in activities planned throughout Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Week from October 16 to 20. This year’s…
SAPA
Celebrating the remarkable lives of centenarians
One woman drove a motorcycle to deliver babies in Morocco. Another had been a Hungarian table tennis champion. One man survived a Siberian gulag,…
SAPA splits in two, with new directors for each area
SAPA, the Support Program for the Autonomy of Seniors, is splitting into two directorates, each with a newly appointed director. Effective September 25, Jennifer Clarke becomes head of…
SAPA showcases accomplishments in long-term care
Hats off to members of our SAPA long-term care team, who highlighted some of the latest initiatives of our CIUSSS at a recent conference…
Virtual Ward praised as “hospital of the future” by Quebec’s Minister for Health and Seniors
Sonia Bélanger says CIUSSS is well-positioned to share its expertise on Hospital@Home program Quebec’s Minister for Health and for Seniors has praised CIUSSS West-Central…
A season for celebration in long-term care
Staff at long-term care centres in CIUSSS West-Central Montreal made an extra-special effort to bring cheer and a festive spirit to residents this holiday…
Pedal power: Employees use CIUSSS bikes to get the job done
Cycling boosts fitness and efficiency at work, plus it’s fun, users say When Christine Magnan pays a homecare visit to a senior, she doesn’t…
New program creates bond between orderlies and residents in long-term care, winning praise
A new program that connects orderlies with residents in long-term care centres throughout CIUSSS West-Central Montreal is eliciting rave reviews from both residents and…
Is your family member contemplating a career in health care? Don’t miss out on Missive!
Unique summer internship program recruiting participants Does your team member wear a white lab coat? It may just be possible to trace the origin…
Telehealth: The future of health care is already here
Even the best solutions can have unexpected consequences. Consider health care, where for centuries, the main objective was to overcome illness so that people…
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of “The Father Dowd Project”
For the 50th year in a row, a school bus dropped off students, teachers and bags filled with gifts just in time for the…
“No questions, just action!”
Colleagues’ cooperation and camaraderie across sites assures safe care for SAPA clients On behalf of everyone in CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, I would like to…
Let’s celebrate the successes of the SAPA team
The Support Program for the Autonomy of Seniors, better known as SAPA, is responsible for long-term care, home care, day centres and intermediate resources….
Cindy Starnino appointed to the National Seniors Council
The National Seniors Council, which advises the government on the health, well-being and quality of life of the country’s seniors, welcomed Cindy Starnino, CIUSSS…
Soothing Staff Spa Day
Staff at Donald Berman Maimonides (DBM) and Jewish Eldercare Centre (JEC) were pampered with massages, manicures, haircuts, makeup and other relaxing spa services at…
Participants sought for study on end-of-life care in a multiethnic milieu
How do Montrealers of different origins experience end of life and death? The people who accompany their loved one toward the end of life…
Playing their card right
Nursing rounds project enhances patient safety It’s only been a few months since nursing staff at SAPA long-term care sites were given small laminated…
Ribbon-cutting at Saint Margaret’s
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Saint Margaret Residential Centre to celebrate recently completed construction projects at the site. Vivian Magini, Chief of Material…
Taking the time to hear what employees have to say
One of the most important things that we do in health care and social services can be summed up in a single, simple word:…
Summertime greens
SAPA staff celebrated in gardens Did you know that our long-term care centres have beautiful gardens in the summer? The SAPA team organized garden…