Virtual reality simulation helps train OR nurses in Horizon hospitals August 29, 2023 This initiative is one example of Horizon is providing New Brunswickers accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, as well as valuable professional development opportunities to help recruit and retain health care professionals (HORIZON) – Virtual reality simulators...
Interim solution established to provide primary care for eligible patients in Tantramar area August 25, 2023 (SACKVILLE) – Certain patients in the Tantramar area who have recently lost their family physician will have access to a primary care clinic. Horizon is actively working on a comprehensive plan to enhance the availability of primary care options in...
Imaging Enhancement Centre at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital will improve imaging services, overall patient experience August 24, 2023 All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day (SAINT JOHN) – Today, Horizon, in partnership with PolyUnity, hosted an...
Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital breaks ground for its new two-storey Coronary Care Unit August 21, 2023 MONCTON – Construction has begun on a new $56 million Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital, which will enhance cardiac care delivery for patients across the region. Once completed, the opening of this new CCU in Moncton will...
Technology & Innovation Connect Patients with Primary Care Provider at Tobique Valley Community Health Centre August 16, 2023 A technological transformation is underway at Horizon’s Tobique Valley Community Health Centre (TVCHC), reshaping the way people receive primary care. Dr. Moheb Zaki, in collaboration with dedicated nursing staff and under the guidance of Dr. Ash McLellan, Medical Director for...
Horizon-developed assistive technology to provide patients with increased independence, improved access to digital economy August 14, 2023 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon researchers are working toward the development and implementation of a new assistive technology which will allow patients with severe mobility limitations to engage more actively in the digital economy. The devices – designed, developed and tested in-house...
Cleanliness – July 2023 August 7, 2023 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. July 2023NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units July 2023TMH55.3%92%70%95%SJRH87.3%92%63%93%DECRH68.3%99%78.8%97%URVH87%98%85%96%MRH65%98%70%96% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...
Horizon nurse excited to see changes to insulin pump coverage August 4, 2023 Thanks in part to the passion of a Horizon registered nurse (RN), more New Brunswickers have coverage of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors through the New Brunswick Insulin Pump Program (NBIPP). Marilyn Heighton has been working as a nurse...
Access to insulin pump program expanding July 31, 2023 MONCTON – The provincial government is making insulin pump devices and related supplies more available and affordable for New Brunswickers living with Type 1 diabetes. In addition, the Department of Health will soon offer coverage for continuous glucose monitoring and will...