Horizon introducing series of enhancements to Forensic Nurse Examiner services October 26, 2022 (HORIZON) – Horizon is introducing a series of strategic changes to its Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) program which will help ensure consistent access and improved care for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. These measures were identified as...
Reduced Emergency Department capacity at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital tonight October 22, 2022 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) Emergency Department (ED) will be operating at reduced capacity from 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 until 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 due to an unexpected shortage of available staff. The ED will...
“A small hospital with a large heart”: Why Kendra chose a career at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital October 21, 2022 Kendra, registered nurse (RN), came to Sackville with the goal of providing safe and timely care to her patients while recognizing the importance of taking care of herself. She’s taken on a new role within the emergency department (ED) of...
Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital Emergency Department temporarily closed Saturday, Oct. 22 October 20, 2022 SACKVILLE – Horizon wishes to advise the public that due to a shortage of available staff, the Emergency Department (ED) at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital (SMH) will be temporarily closed on Saturday, Oct. 22. The ED will close at 4...
Horizon’s Women’s Health Centre hosting Pap test clinic October 17, 2022 SAINT JOHN – Horizon’s St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting a walk-in Pap test clinic in the Women’s Health Centre on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment necessary. The Pap test is the only way...
Expanded Surgical Services to Launch at Select Community Hospitals October 14, 2022 Augmented Surgical Programs in Upper River Valley, Oromocto, Sussex and Sackville to Expand Patient Access FREDERICTON – As part of Horizon Health Network’s operational plan to expand patient access to surgical services, Horizon is investing approximately $6.4 million in augmented...
Reduced Emergency Department capacity at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital tonight October 6, 2022 FREDERICTON – Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) Emergency Department (ED) will be operating at reduced capacity from 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 until 7:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7 due to an unexpected shortage of available staff. The ED...
Age-inclusive health care – Are you ageist? October 5, 2022 By: Melanie Bower, Education, Engagement & Communications Manager, Collaborative Care Seniors Health, Horizon Health Network. This article aims to bring increased awareness of ageism, how it operates, and how we can begin to address it. New Brunswick’s older adult population...
Cleanliness – September 2022 October 5, 2022 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. September 2022NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units September 2022TMH55.3%96%70%95%SJRH87.3%96%63%95%DECRH68.3%91%78.8%93%URVH87%100%85%97%MRH65%95%70%96% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...