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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 26, 2013 | 14 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SEPTEMBER 2013 New Oakville Hospital Construction on Schedule Join us at the Patient Safety Expo Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) invites you to join us for the 7th Annual Patient Safety Expo this fall. Learn about the patient safety initiatives that are happening at your Hospital! Past displays have been on falls prevention, the new medication dispensing units at our Hospitals, and demonstrations about the Work-Fit services such as massage! The three day Expo showcases up to 60 quality-safety displays from HHS physicians and staff and is a great way for HHS to share current and upcoming patient safety initiatives with hospital staff, volunteers and the public. The Patient Safety Expo is held in celebration of Canadian Patient Safety week, October 28 ­ November 1, 2013. Please drop-in to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auditorium on October 3, 2013 anytime between 10:00 a.m. ­ 3:00 p.m. to learn about the wonderful patient safety improvement initiatives happening at HHS. With an average of 775 workers on the site each day, construction of Oakville's new hospital is progressing on schedule. Major activities happening now include: · Installation of exterior wall finishes and windows · Roofing · Paving of roadways and parking lots on the property · Mechanical and electrical rough-ins throughout the building Visit us on-line at www.newoakvillehospital.com to view construction photos and see how far we've come! Patient Assistance Volunteers Needed We are seeking compassionate, outgoing volunteers to enhance our inpatients' experience: · Offer reading materials · Assist with meal trays · Provide recreational activities · Spend time visiting To explore these and other volunteer opportunities contact us by: Phone: 905-338-4643 Email: lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Website: www.haltonhealthcare.com Medication Reconciliation: We all have a role to play When you or your loved one arrives at the hospital, a healthcare professional will ask about the current medications that you are taking. Why is this crucial? The short answer is simple - to keep you safe, while in hospital. To do that, we need you to bring a list of all of your medications (or your actual medications), with you to the hospital. This list should include all medications being taken, such as prescriptions, over-the-counter and herbal medications. This medication list provides the healthcare team with important information that will help guide your treatment and care. It may also alert them to any possible drug interactions. The goal is to ensure the best possible and most accurate medications for your treatment plan, and part of achieving that starts with getting the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH). This home medication list provides the foundation for Medication Reconciliation and is compared with current in-hospital medications at - admission, transfer between departments and discharge. Remember, we all have a role to play in Medication Safety and it begins with you. Chronic Disease Self Management Program Do you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease, or any other conditions? Join us for a FREE, six week group based program to learn more about action planning, problem solving, relaxation techniques, communication skills and more! Caregivers and spouses are also welcome to attend. Dundas & Mavis Superstore 3045 Mavis Rd, Mississauga Oakville YMCA 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville Oct 8. ­ Nov. 12, 2013 9:30 a.m. to Noon Oct. 18 ­ Nov. 22, 2013 9:30 a.m. to Noon Mental Illness Awareness Week October 6-12, 2013 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This annual event was established to open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness and end the associated stigma that individuals often experience. The Mental Health Program at Halton Healthcare Services aims to provide highquality, client centred services to individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues. Services are offered across the lifespan with specialty resources dedicated to children, youth, adults, and seniors. For more information log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. Milton Seniors' Activity Centre Oct. 23 ­ Nov. 27, 2013 500 Childs Drive, Milton Registration Required: Call: 905-338-4432, ext. 4877 or 1-855-223-6847 or sign-up online at www.maximizeyourhealth.ca. 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sign up for our monthly eNewsletter, YourHealth@HHS and visit our new redesigned & mobile friendly website at www.haltonhealthcare.com. www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS