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Trading scrubs for hard hats
October 24th, 2013 In August, almost a dozen MCH Emergency Department (ED) staff members visited the Glen to get a better idea of their new space. The inter-professional team was made up of clerks, nurses, and physicians. “It was important for us to …
The “Be Line Wise” Campaign saves lives
October 28th, 2013 With the move to the Glen site fast approaching, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is busy harmonizing practices across the network. For the past five years, the MUHC Prevention and Infection Control service’s priority has been …
The flu...it's coming!
October 29th, 2013 Fever, aches and pains, stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing and sneezing—most of us are all too familiar with these signs and symptoms, especially at this time of year. Experts at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are reminding …
RBC Art and Heritage Centre
RBC Art and Heritage Centre The RBC Art and Heritage Centre Our mandate The Art and Heritage Centre recognizes the significant social, artistic, medical and nursing histories of the MUHC hospitals since 1821 in the development of Montreal, and seeks to …
Volunteering - Archiving and documenting art and artifacts
Volunteering - Archiving and documenting art and artifacts Join us as we explore the history of Montreal through healthcare and the arts! Our current activities include: Archiving and documenting art and artifacts within the MUHC hospitals This activity …
At the MUHC we are making a difference with our PAINFREE Initiative
November 3rd, 2013 Rapid detection of pain and its immediate management improves the well-being of patients, reduces the risk of complications and facilitates the return of mobility and independence Canadian Patient Safety Week is an annual campaign that …
The Intensive Care Units of the MUHC
November 4th, 2013 The intensive care units (ICU) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) treat the most vulnerable patients, whether they are in recovery from surgery, have severe medical complications, or have recently experienced sudden trauma. …
Turning Frowns Upside Down
November 4th, 2013 Is smiling contagious? We hope so! At the Children’s, our mission is to provide a unique blend of caring, innovation and dedication to push the boundaries of pediatric care. Part of that mission involves turning frowns upside down one …
Anesthesia
Anesthesia Clinically, the MUHC Department of Anesthesia is concerned with provision of anesthetic care for patients undergoing surgery or diagnostic procedures. That means general, regional, local, and/or intravenous sedation (monitored anesthesia care). …
Six things occupational therapists do to promote teaching excellence at the MUHC
October 19th, 2015 A few facts about our teaching OTs. In 2014-2015: 23 OTs spent over 11,189 hours supervising 76 students at the MUHC 8 OTs were involved in teaching formally at universities in Montreal 10 OTs gave 15 presentations within the MUHC or …