February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
Critical care to expand at Calgary hospital
Rockyview General Hospital is opening new intensive care and coronary care units in April that will boost staffed bed capacity. (more...)
Training sessions focus on respectful workplaces
Respectful Workplaces is delivering webinars and training sessions to support kindness at work. Consider registering. (more...)
Register for webinar on the power of leader rounding
Join us on Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. for a webinar Igniting Healthcare Connections: The Power of Leader Rounding. (more...)
New continuing care spaces open in Spirit River
Spirit River's first Type B continuing care home spaces are now open. It’s a level of care previously unavailable in Spirit River. (more...)
New biomedical waste service provider transition begins March 1
Stericycle ULC will take over biomedical waste management services for AHS starting March 1. The transition will be completed by April 30. (more...)
Images of love from Valentine’s Day lunch
Patients and residents at High River General Hospital shared a meal and enjoyed entertainment during the site's annual Valentine’s Lunch. (more...)
Simple ways to stay active during winter
Cold weather can make it difficult to stay active but there are easy and accessible ways to keep moving indoors. (more...)
February 21, 2025
Rockyview General Hospital is opening a new intensive care unit (ICU) and coronary care unit (CCU) in April that will increase staffed bed capacity by almost 50 per cent.
Three beds have been added to the ICU and five beds have been added to the CCU. The number of post-procedure recovery bays in the endoscopy unit has increased to 21 bays from 12 bays. By expanding capacity, the new units will ease pressure on emergency resources and ensure faster access to treatment, substantially improving care for critical patients. The expansion also relocates the integrated ICU and CCU into a larger, modernized space to meet the growing demand for critical care services.
The $84-million expansion includes a new procedure room and a 75 per cent increase in post-procedure recovery bays, improving access to essential procedures to diagnose critical conditions.
Respectful Workplaces is delivering webinars and training sessions to support kindness at work. We encourage you to consider registering for one or more of the sessions.
Register through Microsoft Teams:
Register through MyLearningLink (search using the course title):
Here are some other ways you can get involved in spreading kindness:
For more information, visit Respectful Workplaces and Change the Conversation. If you have questions, reach out to conflict.support@ahs.ca.
Are you looking to strengthen relationships with your team and patients? Leader rounding helps build stronger connections, improve patient experiences and foster team engagement.
Join us on Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. for a webinar Igniting Healthcare Connections: The Power of Leader Rounding. This session will highlight the benefits of relationship-building for leaders and explore new strategies for enhancing care. This webinar is suitable for new and experienced practitioners. Please register to attend.
Spirit River's first Type B continuing care home (CCH) spaces (formally known as designated supportive living spaces) are now open at Pleasant View Lodge, enabling more community members to receive a higher level of care closer to home.
The new facility includes a total of 52 CCH spaces, as well as 40 lodge spaces. The Grande Spirit Foundation operates Pleasant View Lodge and will manage accommodation services to its residents. AHS is responsible for the care needs of the Type B CCH residents, a level of care previously unavailable in Spirit River. An AHS registered nurse provides home and community care case management for clients in the facility.
This range of care options (Type B, Type B Secure and lodge services) enables individuals to access the most appropriate level of care at one facility as their needs change over time.
Starting March 1, Stericycle ULC will take over biomedical waste management services for AHS, Capital Care, Covenant Health, Carewest, Alberta Precision Laboratories and Recovery Alberta. The transition will be phased in and completed by April 30.
Calgary Zone sites using reusable sharps containers will undergo significant infrastructure changes, including a transition to new container models and disposal processes. Staff will receive guidance to ensure a smooth changeover. Other sites will see minor adjustments, such as variations in the branding, colour, size or labelling of collection containers, pails and cardboard biomedical waste boxes.
The Recycling & Waste Management team will contact sites if action is needed. AHS is working with the new vendor to maintain service schedules where possible.
Visit Biomedical Waste. Questions? Contact waste@ahs.ca.
Patients and residents at High River General Hospital shared a meal and enjoyed entertainment during the site's annual Valentine’s Lunch on Feb. 14.
Thanks to the hard work of the hospital’s kitchen, recreation therapy, nursing, and support staff, 185 lunches were served. Thank you for showing so much love in making this event special for patients, residents and their families.
Cold weather can make it difficult to stay active but there are easy and accessible ways to keep moving indoors. Explore activities and resources that can be added into your daily routine during this time.
Use these resources to stay active when it’s cold outside:
Physicians can contact the AMA Physician and Family Support Program, a confidential 24/7 support line, at 1-877-SOS-4MDS for options and support.
Questions? Contact wellness@ahs.ca.
