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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Long-term Care - Information for Residents [English] Permalink Public

Explains what MRSA is, how we treat MRSA infections, and how to stop the spread of this germ in care homes. (English) Colour

Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in Long-term Care – Information for Residents [English] Permalink Public

Explains what Carbapenemase Producing Organisms (CPO) are, how we treat CPO infections, and how to stop the spread of these germs in care homes. (English) Colour

Welcome to the Inpatient Psychiatry Program (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Our goal is to create an environment that is patient and family-centered where your health care needs are addressed with dignity and respect. Your care team works with you to identify your mental health and/or substance use issues and help you manage them, stabilize any initial crisis, and make a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. We will also identify coping strategies and skills you can use when you go home and make a plan for when you are discharged from the hospital. (English) Colour

Extreme Heat and Using Fans [English] Permalink Public

Describes when and how to use fans to cool during extreme heat. Also, describes when it is safer not to use fans. (English) Colour

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Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist- (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour

Rabies Immune Globulin and Vaccine [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about rabies immune globulin and vaccine, including benefits, and possible reactions to the vaccine. Number 07b (English)

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How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

During your ultrasound exam, we might ask you to do as simple technique called a Valsalva maneuver. It is a way of breathing that helps us more easily see how blood is flowing. This resource explains how to do it. (English) Colour

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Essential Care Partners [English] Permalink Public

Essential care partners are people who matter most to you. You might know them as your support person, caregiver, partner in care, or natural support. Here we share when they can be with you and what they can do to support you. (English) Colour

What to Know About Visiting Here [English] Permalink Public

Visitors are a very important part of health care. Every care situation and care area is unique. The person you would like to visit will let you know what works best for them. (English) Colour

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Exercise Therapy [English] Permalink Public

Exercise is one factor in promoting health – physical, mental, and emotional health. Our Healthy Living Exercise Clinic offers a 3 month program for clients of one of our Mental Health Centres. (English) Colour