Data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows some positive statistics for Wellington County.
The Wellington and Waterloo area ranked first in Ontario for the amount of time spent waiting in the emergency room for an inpatient hospital bed.
That means the sickest patients are getting the care they need the fastest.
The region was also first for the Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratio metric which shows improved patient safety in local hospitals. When in comes to long term care homes, Waterloo Wellington had the lowest use of antipsychotic medications. However, there is room for improvement in the system, such as the wait time for the initial doctor assessment in the emergency departments.
The Waterloo Wellington LHIN hopes to address that by recruiting more physicians, improving the efficiency of diagnostic testing and improving triage practices.
The LHIN in investing additional funding to address the mood and functioning of residents in long-term care.
Mount Forest’s Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre will see 87 resident spaces redeveloped.
Innovative initiatives are also being implemented in wound care and for those with behavioural issues caused by conditions like dementia.
For more information, visit: http://yourhealthsystem.cihi.ca/.
“I am extremely proud of what the clinicians, staff, and volunteers across our health system have accomplished together. As a result of our collective efforts, residents are receiving higher-quality and more efficient care, even as demand and complexity increases. We know there is still significant work to do to improve the patient experience and we are committed to continuing to work with our partners to ensure quality, patient-centred care for all residents," says Bruce Lauckner, CEO, Waterloo Wellington LHIN
“That we have been able to accomplish such significant flow improvements in our health system speaks volumes about the dedication and commitment of health care staff throughout our hospitals and in the community. This is a great accomplishment and we are committed to continuing to enhance emergency care for local residents," says Dr. Ian Digby, emergency department physician lead, WWLHIN.
