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January 26, 2012

> Trying to quit smoking? AHS is offering all employees and physicians an 80 per cent reimbursement for the purchase of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products (more...)

> Time is running out to submit your 2011 spending account claims (more...)

> The deadline for President’s Excellence Awards nominations is Jan. 31. Developed by AHS President and CEO Dr. Chris Eagle, these awards recognize and celebrate spectacular accomplishments by staff, physicians and teams (more...)

> AHS staff are openly encouraged to provide information to Health Advisory Council on issues or concerns.
Contact is best initiated through the Advisory Council Officer for the respective council (more...)

> Who does AHS’s Social Media Policy apply to? For answers to that and other Social Media questions, check the Social Media Policy and frequently asked questions (more...)

> The next AHS Board meeting is Feb. 2 at Alberta Hospital Edmonton (more...)

> Let us know what you think makes Alberta a great place to live by leaving a comment at Our AHS (more...)

> Stollery to open expanded pediatric emergency department (more...)

> Stroke Centre launched for northwestern Alberta residents (more...)

In January, AHS is highlighting the value of respect. You can share your thoughts on this value by answering "How do you demonstrate respect in the workplace?"

Here's what one person had to say:

"...When I deal with people I keep in mind the inherent value of all human beings. I try not to think that anyone has more value than another and I believe we all make valuable contributions in some way. Everyone deserves a respectful smile, a good laugh and a listening ear..."

Share your thoughts at Our AHS.

> Learn more about our values (more...)

Registered nurses Melodie Vandenborn, middle, and Marg Talen, right, do their shift-change nursing report at the bedside of patient Dennis Squires.

Transferring time to patient care

Cardiology unit implements time-saving nursing report

A new style of “passing the baton” between nurses at shift-change is opening up more time for bedside care in a unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Thanks to the new method of nurse reporting, an extra 34,520 minutes (or 576 hours) are being made available for bedside nursing care each year on a unit in the Royal Alex’s CK Hui Heart Centre, all without costing a dime.

> Read more

Working on wellness

Last year, employees told AHS what they need to support their well-being. And this year, the organization is working to deliver on those needs.

In the summer of 2011, the Workplace Health and Wellness Team—part of Workplace Health and Safety—launched the AHS Employee Wellness Survey to find out what affects employee wellness at work and home.

> Read more

Sharing successes

Have you or your colleagues received an award for your outstanding work recently? Share the success on the new Our AHS Awards Wall!

“Our staff do some amazing things and are often recognized externally with awards,” says Leah Prestayko, executive director, Internal Communications. “The Awards Wall is a place to celebrate these successes internally.”

> Read more

> Visit the Awards Wall

Preventing medical emergencies

A Code Blue is called when a patient goes into cardiac arrest or other medical emergency, and it’s a serious situation.

But thanks in part to the implementation of the Rapid Assessment and Treatment team at Chinook Regional Hospital, the number of Code Blues has dropped significantly.

> Read more

Start off the new year right with Apple magazine

The seventh issue of Apple magazine is now available at more than 1,700 locations across the province, including more than 200 Alberta Health Services sites. Apple is filled with information and advice about what you can do to improve you and your family’s health and well-being.

> Read more

> Check out Apple magazine

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