http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca/psi/Patient_Safety_Information/Patient_Safety_Information.html The Health Care Team at Riverside Health Care Facilities is working hard <br/>to ensure you receive the best and safest care possible. <br/>Your care is the primary focus of our Health Professionals. Patient <br/>Satisfaction and Quality Improvement are high priorities at Riverside <br/>Health Care Facilities. Complete information is essential in supporting the <br/>expected return to good health of our patients.<br/><br/>You will be a great help if you get involved, as patients actively involved in <br/>their care tend to do better and stay safer. iWeb 3.0.1 http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca/psi/Patient_Safety_Information/Entries/2009/4/16_We_ask_you_to_do_your_part_in_preventing_the_spread_of_infections.html 09e318ee-0e35-439f-a298-6010cd3561d4 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:04:08 -0500 <a href="http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca/psi/Patient_Safety_Information/Entries/2009/4/16_We_ask_you_to_do_your_part_in_preventing_the_spread_of_infections_files/Hands.jpg"><img src="http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca/psi/Patient_Safety_Information/Media/object009_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:254px; height:135px;"/></a> http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca/psi/Patient_Safety_Information/Entries/2009/4/16_Get_involved_in_your_care...._ask_questions_and_provide_information.html 2fbb9db0-02f9-4b1d-aac1-073fe767549e Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:39:29 -0500 <a href="http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca/psi/Patient_Safety_Information/Entries/2009/4/16_Get_involved_in_your_care...._ask_questions_and_provide_information_files/castroom.jpg"><img src="http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca/psi/Patient_Safety_Information/Media/object008_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:254px; height:135px;"/></a>* Ask questions about your care if you have any doubts or concerns<br/>* Those involved in your care will welcome your questions<br/>* Find out more about your condition or treatments <br/>* If you are scheduled for surgery, make sure you, your doctor, and your surgeon all agree on<br/> exactly what will be done during your operation<br/> * Ask... Could you please explain that to me? Can I come back with my family to talk about this<br/> again? How sure are you that I have this condition?<br/> * Wear your hospital bracelet at all times, this identifies you and communicates your identity to your<br/> caregivers.<br/>* Tell your caregiver about your past illnesses ad about your current health condition<br/>* Share information about allergies or addictions such as smoking or alcohol<br/>* Respect the privacy of others, be they patients, medical doctors, or staff<br/>