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Aboriginal Child Health
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In the November 2015 issue of the Primer we introduced you to the new Aboriginal Child Health Nurse Coordinator,Sherri Di Lallo. What has she been up to since she joined our team?
Supporting Patients and Families
One of Sherri's top priorities is supporting patients and families return to their community from hospital. To help facilitate this she has developed a resource for staff and physicians outlining information about rural and remote communities. These folders include maps, distances to communities, schedule of doctors going to communities and their phone numbers as well as community resources and contact numbers. These packages have been distributed to Inpatient Units and other staff and physicians engaged in discharge planning
From January to May, Sherri supported 33 patients and families from Aboriginal communities. Of those 33 patients, 28 were inpatients and 5 were outpatients. For the 33 patients and families Sherri conducted 4 assessments, 19 assessments/interventions, 3 consults and 7 assessments/consults/interventions.
Conferences and Events
Sherri also attended the Aboriginal Nurses Association Conference February 15-18. She came back with new ideas on how to authentically engage with Aboriginal children, families and communities which is vital to improving health outcomes. She was able to bring new ideas and share her knowledge on how the Stollery Children's Hospital can better understand the underlying indigenous philosophies and concepts that feed and nourish Aboriginal good health.
Sherri has been instrumental in helping to plan a Traditional Drumming Ceremony on March 23, 2016. Throughout the afternoon over 107 people attended the event. As a part of tradition bannock and stew were served to the Drummers and Elders. Bannock, cheese/meat trays, fruit trays and refreshments were served to the public.
Sherri would like to acknowledge Family Centered Care, the Social Work Program, Spiritual Care and the Aboriginal Health Program for their contributions to this successful and needed event. One way to introduce culture into the hospital setting is through engagement. Some Aboriginal families have indicated that their communities do not practice traditional spiritual healing ceremonies so the Drumming Ceremony at the Stollery is one place to learn about their own traditions and help them in their healing process
Interested in attending a future Traditional Drumming Ceremony? Events are also planned for:
June 29 2016 1-3 PM
September 22 2016 1-3 PM
December 22 2016 1-3 PM
Clearly Sherri has been hard at work. Did we mention she works part-time Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays? If you have a question for Sherri or know of a family that could use her support please contact her.
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NEW: Cardiac FACT
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The Cardiac FACT (Family Advisory Care Team) is up and running and have already had their 2nd meeting. There were 31 people that attended the first meeting including family, a previous patients, physicians and staff. Rounding out their second meeting the team has already identified some priority initiatives for 2016-2017
Some of the priorities are:
- Postpartum care for mothers
- Consistent Social Work support for families
- Mentorship program for young heart disease adults to mentor current patients
- Improved mental health support for families, patients and staff
- Better chairs in PICU
- Parking concerns
- Preop programs for families
- Sibling support
- Bereavement support
- Communication book
An ambitious list of priorities for an ambitious group. The team is now reviewing the ideas and prioritizing actions that the group will focus on.
"I was drawn to Cardic FACT as I was hearing feedback from multiple parents and co-workers about how they would like a way to b
 e a part of implementing improvements at the bedside and I myself saw opportunities for improvement. I hope that there will be direct impact on the experience of families at the bedside through the work we hope to do with this advisory council. So far I have learned we have a diverse group that I think will truly represent the larger population we hope to impact. I hope other families will hear about the council and want to join or provide feedback." ~ Leanne Meakins, Nurse Practitioner for Pediatric Cardiac Sciences and a Co-Chair of Cardiac FACT
 "I was drawn to the idea of a Cardiac FACT by the success I saw in the NICU FACT. I thought it would be wonderful to see the same type of engagement and results-based focus in a group for the Cardiology team. It is my hope that we can create a group that can forward the agenda of Family Centred Care in a way that bridges understanding between staff and families at the hospital and beyond. To this point I am blown away by the response to the new group. The engagement levels are already so high. It is very exciting."~ Roberta Davis, Family Representative and Co-Chair of Cardiac FACT
If you would like to know more about Cardiac FACT or if you are interested in being part of the team, please contact Heather McCrady.
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Board names Dr. Verna Yiu as AHS President and CEO
Dear staff, physicians and volunteers,
Today I'm pleased to announce Dr. Verna Yiu as the new President and CEO of Alberta Health Services, effective June 3, 2016.
Dr. Yiu has been with AHS for almost four years and, since January, she has led the organization as Interim President and CEO. During that time, it became clear to the Board that Dr. Yiu is the right leader for AHS.
The board's search for a new CEO attracted more than 70 highly qualified applicants from across the country and around the world. Dr. Yiu was the unanimous choice.
Her experience, leadership and personal skills have helped AHS mobilize an effective, provincewide response to the Fort McMurray wildfire while keeping other important work moving forward, including the development of the AHS 2016-17 Health Plan and Business Plan, the finalization of a new vision for the organization, and a refresh of our organizational values. She has also helped AHS strengthen relationships with government, our external partners, including our labour groups, and our own workforce.
Dr. Yiu has earned the respect and trust of the Board, and is an outstanding leader and ambassador for the organization. She cares about quality and safety, and most of all, she cares about people. She embodies the qualities Albertans want in their health system.
Her appointment provides the organization with continued stability and continuity. Together, with all of you, AHS can focus on efforts to improve patient outcomes, patient safety and patient experiences. To read the news release on Dr. Yiu's appointment as well as a detailed biography, please visit the AHS website .
I know Dr. Yiu appreciates the support and encouragement you have given her over the past five months. (You can hear her thoughts on today's announcement in her latest vlog post.) Likewise, the AHS Board appreciates Dr. Yiu's leadership during a time of transition, and is pleased she will continue as our President and CEO.
I would like to thank all of you at AHS for your ongoing contributions to the organization. This is a good day for Alberta Health Services. I am sure you will join the AHS Board in wishing Dr. Yiu all the best.
Sincerely,
Linda Hughes
Board Chair
Alberta Health Services
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CARNA Provincial Council
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We are proud to share that our very own Sherri Di Lallo has been elected by her peers as the new College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) Provincial Councillor for Edmonton/West. Sherri will assume this role on Oct 1, 2016.
Provincial Council is mandated by the Health Professions Act to develop and oversee implementing policies that direct CARNA in meeting its responsibilities.
Council consists of 18 members, including 13 elected registered nurses (president, president-elect and 11 councillors) and five public representatives appointed by the Alberta Minister of Health.
CARNA Provincial Council table, makes decisions that affect RNs and their nursing practice.
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Family Centred Care at the Stollery
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At the Stollery Children's Hospital families, staff, and physicians work together on many initiatives such as:
- Sharing family stories at:
- New staff orientation
- Education of health professionals
- Grand Rounds
Reviewing and providing input on:
- Policy and procedures
- Educational materials for families
- Design and improvement of facilities and services
- Supporting other families through Peer Support opportunities
- Participating in the selection of new senior level staff and physicians
- Bringing Wifi to patients and families on the units
- Research
- Serving on the Family Centred Care Council
- Serving on the NICU Family Advisory Care Team
- Serving together on other committees and special projects
We are making ripples everyday and those ripples have a growing effect. We are getting more requests than ever to hear from families and patients as advisors, partners and consultants. If you or someone you know would be interested in the opportunity to make meaningful changes at the Stollery, please let us know. |
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Do you know anyone who would be interested in being part of the Family Centred Care Network? Apply Online .
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