Patient Education Guides
Be Involved in Your Healthcare and Safety
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Patient Relations
Feedback about your care and our services at the Hospital are valuable to us. We encourage you to contact our Patient Relations Representative should you have any compliments, concerns or suggestions. You may contact us by phone at 519-245-5295 ext 5594 or by email at patientrelations@mha.tvh.ca
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Patient Relations
Feedback about the delivery of care and service at the hospital is valuable. We encourage you to contact our Patient Relations representative should you have any compliments, comments, concerns or suggestions regarding Middlesex Hospital Alliance services. You may contact us by phone at 519-245-5295 ext. 5594 or by e-mail at patientrelations@mha.tvh.ca.
How to address questions or concerns when you are a patient in the hospital
During your stay in the hospital, we encourage you to discuss your questions and concerns with a member of your health-care team (i.e., primary nurse, nursing unit administrator or treating physician). If there are certain matters which you feel require further attention, you may contact the Patient Relations representative at 519-245-1550 x. 5594 or by e-mail at patientrelations@mha.tvh.ca.
Patient Education Guides
Patient Education Guides
Welcome to the Middlesex Hospital Alliance’s Health Library and patient education resources. The guides and links listed here offer information on more than 400 health and medication topics, available to patients, families and professionals. Simply enter a search term in the search bar above or select from the categories below for a listing of patient education guides. You can view them online or they may be printed. The information provided through this site is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice from your physician or specialist, or to be a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Ambulatory Care |
Blood Disorders and Treatment
Cardiac Disease
Dermatology
Ear, Nose, Thorat (ENT)
Gastrointestinal, Digestive Systems
General Surgery
Injury
OB-GYN
Orthopaedics
Pediatric Topics
Respiratory and Breathing Disorders
Treatment and Misc.
Urology
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Be Involved in your Healthcare and Safety |
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Diet and Nutrition |
Gastrinal Intestinal Conditions and Diet Management
Heart Health Eating Weight Management |
Diabetes |
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Diagnostic Imaging |
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Emergency Department |
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Infection Control |
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Laboratory |
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Medical Diagnosis and Treatment |
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Mom & baby |
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Physiotheraphy, Occupational Therapy |
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Speech Therapy |
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Preparing for surgery |
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Social Media
Connect with us!
Are you using social media? There are several active communities on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIn related to the MHA. Take a look at them and join in on the conversation. We look forward to your comments, stories and experiences you wish to share.
Hand Hygiene
Research shows that hand hygiene is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Beginning in March 2008, hospitals across Ontario participated in a comprehensive training program called Just Clean Your Hands. Since that time, trained observers in hospital settings have been conducting hand hygiene audits (using a provincial audit tool) and recording what they see. With specific sample sizes based on hospital size, hospitals must then report their compliance rates to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).
Ontario hospitals are posting their hand hygiene compliance rates as percentages for time periods identified by the MOHLTC, using the following formula:
| # of times hand hygiene performed |
X 100 |
| # of observed hand hygiene indications |
These percentages also reflect:
- hand hygiene before initial patient/patient environment contact by combined health care provider type (e.g., nurses, allied health professionals, physicians
- hand hygiene after patient/patient environment contact by combined health care provider type.
MHA Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates 2010
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Site |
Before patient/patient environment contact |
After Patient/ patient environment contact |
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FCHS |
88.89% |
90.00% |
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SMGH |
89.19% |
95.45% |
Employee Recognition and Service Awards
The MHA hosts an annual Hats Off Recognition Program to acknowledge both staff and volunteers. We take pride in the fact that so many employees choose to stay with our organization for many years. The Service Awards recognize the dedication and commitment of staff and volunteers and celebrates miletsones of service during a special annual celebration.
For more information about the Hats Off program, please contact our Human Resources Department.
Information for Physicians and Specialists
Are you a Physician looking for Practice Opportunities?
The Middlesex Hospital Alliance needs Medical Specialists and Emergency Physicians!
- Our community offers a unique blend of both rural and urban settings located in southern Ontario,
- Comprised of four municipalities: Middlesex, Lambton, Chatham-Kent and Elgin counties,
- Our two hospital sites are located 25-40 minutes west of London, Ontario with quick access to the 400 series highway (401) about 2.5 hours between the major metropolitaion areas of Toronto and Windsor/Detroit (access to the USA),
- A short drive to the beautiful beaches of the Great Lakes, parks, arts & culture, recreation including golf courses and big city amenities,
- So join us – not just to practice here, but to enjoy a safe and top quality lifestyle.
Fast Facts:
- The Middlesex Hospital Alliance offers a lovely mix of small town life and country living close to big city amenities,
- Safe urban and community-based living at its best,
- Extremely high level of education with access to a wealth of training and knowledge among surrounding post-secondary educational institutions (Western University and Fanshawe College),
- Average population of is typically made up of seniors and families including parents between the ages of 25 – 65 and children under the age of 15.
Grand Rounds
Here is a selection of Grand Rounds presentations. Presentations provided are selected for their educational value and topic interest. Subscribe to the MHA Physician Update (quarterly) email newsletter where new presentations will be highlighted when available.
Bleeding and Blood Thinners – New Blood “Thickening” Agents in the Blood Bank
Dr. Ian Chin-Yee
Chair of Hematology
Medical Director Laboratory Services
Professor of Medicine
University of Western Ontario
Training and Continuing Medical Education
The Middlesex Hospital Alliance is pleased to offer many learning opportunities and ongoing professional development for physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals to learn the latest, most advanced medical and surgical practices. Contact our Human Resources Department for a list of upcoming sessions and course registration.
Publications
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Canada’s Physical Activity Guidelines
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
Diverticular Disease
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
Power of Attorney for Personal Care
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
Surgical Safety Checklist
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
Patient safety matters at the MHA…
Patient Tips
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
Ask. Talk. Listen. Be involved in your healthcare and safety
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
Fall Prevention
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
Tissue and Organ Donation
March 25, 2013 | Patient Guides
This document explains what donated tissue is used for and why…
Ethics Services
March 11, 2013 | Patient Guides
Ethics and values play a role in many decisions that are made in health care. To assist our staff and physicians with making these decisions, an Ethics Consultant and an Ethics Committee are available as a resource. The purpose of Ethics Services for the MHA is to promote ethical reflection and decision making in the hospital community. Staff is encouraged to access this service and participate in the case review and case consultation process.
Bowel Preparation – Dr Elgamal
March 7, 2013 | Patient Guides
Bowl Preparation for Dr. Elgamal’s Surgeries
