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BUILDING ABILITIES FOR LIFE: NEWS FROM THE GLENROSE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (GRH)

January 2020

Building Abilities for LifeTM

“Once you set aside the acute phases or crises that mark injury or disease, much of modern health care is indeed rehabilitation in one form or another.”

~Dr. David Naylor, Former President, University of Toronto (2005 - 2013)

Above: Edmonton Oil Kings visit the GlenroseFar Left: Glenrose Foundation Facebook page reaches 1,000 Followers!Left: Glenrose hosts Thank You Event for the Friends of Glenrose

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GLENROSE NEWS

STRONG PARTNER WITH PATIENTS & COMMUNITY IN SUPPORTING PATIENT-GUIDED CARE

LEADER IN PROVIDING SPECIALIZED TERTIARY REHABILITATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Glenrose Physical Therapists Share Their ExpertiseGlenrose Physical Therapist continue to share their expertise with a variety of stakeholders. Over the last few months, several education sessions were presented on a provincial and national level, highlighting several areas of expertise found right here at the Glenrose.

• Beth Watkins, Physical Therapist II presented a webinar to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association called “Congenital and Acquired Limb Differences” in December 2019.

• Beth Watkins, Physical Therapist II and Justin Lewicke, Motion Analyst presented a webinar to Physiotherapy Alberta on “Observational Gait Analysis and Philosophy of Biomechanics” in January 2020

• Michelle Roy, Physical Therapist II co-presented a webinar called “Provincial Pediatric Physio Resources” in December 2019

Congratulations to Cara Kaup, Physical Therapist II who will be receiving a clinical innovation award from the Arthritis Health Professions Associations for her work on the ‘3 Questions Project’ (a pediatric rheumatology tool supporting children to improve their healthcare self-management).

Glenrose Dental ClinicDid you know that the we have a Dental Clinic at the Glenrose? While aimed at offering treatment and preventative measures to protect the oral health of adult and older adults with complex medical needs and disabilities the Dental Clinic will also support staff appointments.

“I broke a filling and called down and there was an appointment available that same day. Within 30 minutes, my tooth was repaired!” shares Gail Aguillon, one of the Directors at the Glenrose.

The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. With the clinic serving a broad client base in the community, many requiring assistance and/or escorted transport to come, the clinic has a higher rate of cancellations than other clinics may experience. As such last minute appointments are sometimes available. You can also choose to have your dental work completed by Supervised Hygiene and Dental students for a reduced rate. If you want to know more or to make an appointment, call 780-735-8810 or check out AHS website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=5753&serviceAtFacilityID=1005550

Friends of Glenrose Continue to Contribute to Patient Care & ComfortThe Glenrose received an enhancement to the outpatient/visitor wheelchair fleet thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Glenrose. The Friends of Glenrose purchased 10 STAXI’s, approximately $20,000, for placement at the Glenrose Main Entrance and in the Underground Parkade. STAXIs are compact wheelchairs that stack together like shopping carts and take up minimal space. This specialty wheelchair offers an added comfort for outpatients and visitors who would not normally require a wheelchair, but find the long walks to their destinations within the hospital very taxing on their strength. Using the STAXI, patients can save their energy for therapy and have proven ideal for the site. Thank you to Friends of Glenrose for supporting this much needed resource.

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A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, TEACH & LEARN

Glenrose Says Farewell to Mareika PurdonMareika Purdon will be taking a new role as Clinical Quality Consultant with Integrated Quality Management effective February 3, 2020. This position will be based in the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) at Seventh Street Plaza.

Mareika joined the Glenrose in 2015 and has made tremendous strides in improving patient flow and access to rehabilitation. She has demonstrated great collaboration with her colleagues here at the Glenrose and has facilitated important connections with other AHS sectors and partners in the community.

Please join us in sharing appreciation for Mareika’s many efforts and wishing her the very best as she approaches her new role.

A LEADER IN RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Annual Research Report Now AvailableThe Glenrose is pleased to present the 2018 Annual Research Report. Research and innovation are a vital pillar of the Glenrose’s strategic direction and an integral part of what we do. We are constantly examining the way treatment is provided and the outcomes of our care in order to deliver rehabilitation services in an effective and efficient way, while also keeping abreast of new, emergent technologies and clinical advances. We are proud of the accomplishments of Glenrose staff and research affiliates during 2018. Research results have been published in many different journals, reflecting the diversity of staff interests and expertise. Glenrose staff have also made more than 100 conference presentations, sharing their findings locally, nationally and internationally. To view the 2018 Annual Research Report please visit: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/hospitals/grh/grh-research-publications-research-annual-report-2018.pdf

AWARDS & HONOURS1000 Followers Reached!The Glenrose Foundation celebrated a milestone in January – hitting 1000 followers on their Facebook page. To commemorate the occasion they did a swag package giveaway on social media and received lots of comments from the community about the incredible care they or their loved ones had received at the Glenrose over the years. The lucky winner is an AHS employee named Julia who was thrilled with her prize. Follow the Glenrose Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to hear about upcoming events and celebrate stories of courage at the Glenrose Hospital.

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Glenrose Celebrates the International Year of the Nurse and the MidwifeThe World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Nurses play a vital role in providing rehabilitation health services at the Glenrose. To celebrate nursing contributions, the Nursing Professional Practice team will be featuring Glenrose Nurses in various roles, throughout the year with monthly publications of the Nurse to Know. Glenrose staff can join the 2020 Year of the Nurse celebrations, by viewing the Nurse to Know display posted on the Life Long Learning Tree located on the main floor wall, between the front entrance and the Corner Store.

January’s Nurse to Know is Claudette Krentz, a clinical Nurse Educators assigned to Unit 4A. She is a proud and passionate nurse who has practiced rehab nursing at the Glenrose for over 25 years.

January’s Nurse to Know:What does wellness mean to you & why is it important?“…being prepped and ready for the day – get proper sleep, eat right, manage your stress levels, do something each day that makes you happy…..”

What small things do you do to give yourself your best day?“…tell my loved ones I love them every single day, brush my teeth, try to smile often even when I’m sad – a smile can really turn things around. And giggle about something at least once a day!...”

How do you relax at the end of a work day?“…I put on comfy clothes right away, get a hug from my husband, am greeted by my dog Ginger; after dinner, my feet are up & I watch Netflix or relax to my favorite music…”

What are you looking forward to in the coming months?“…spring, the smell of earth, gardening, camping, & improved family health…”

What influenced your choice to become a nurse?“…my mother – a retired psychiatric nurse, I can remember watching her attend to victims of a car accident that we witnessed – she became a super-hero to me that day...”

What do you enjoy the most about your role as a nurse?“…interaction with patients, learning about their stories, working with a team of like-minded professionals…”

What qualities do you value in your nurse colleagues?“…respect, compassion, empathy, knowledge, advocacy…”

What do you see as the future role of the nurse in Alberta?“…nurses playing an increased role in influencing patient treatment and recovery & to be strong advocates for the overall health of our public…”

What is one word of advice you would give to a new graduate nurse? “…care…about your patients, about the quality of your work, about your team-mates…”

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GLENROSE EVENTSGlenrose Work on Wellness Committee Spreads Cheer on Blue MondayThe third Monday of January is considered to be the most depressing day of the year and has been dubbed “Blue Monday”. The theory is that this is due to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark winter nights and the arrival of credit card bills.

In the hopes of spreading some cheer and making the day a bit sunnier and happier the Glenrose Work on Wellness (WOW) Committee hosted a Blue Monday Treat Table. The committee had cookies, apples and oranges available for anyone who stopped by and also hosted a “Blue” Jeans Week.

Glenrose Corner Store Gets An UpgradeThe Friends of the Glenrose recently upgraded the Corner Store! In addition to fresh paint and reorganization of the space, new merchandise has been sourced to provide a new shopping experience for patients, staff and visitors! The Corner Store offers a wide range of products including some therapeutic supplies, snacks and confectionaries, cards, gifts and floral arrangements. Please come by and see the many new items for purchase. Revenues from sales of products go towards care and comfort items for patients of the Glenrose.

Thank You to the Friends of Glenrose!The Glenrose got the opportunity to say Thank You to the Friends of Glenrose for their recent contribution to support a research study that will take place over the next four years. The Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) has grant opportunities each year and the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and the University of Alberta in collaboration with the Glenrose put forward an application. The study focus is to support seamless transitions of Spinal Cord Injury patients from rehabilitation into the community. CIHR very much supports projects that have far reaching impacts and are endorsed by many organizations and community partners. The Friends of Glenrose generously donated $80,000.00 ($20,000 annually over the next four years) to help support this project. Out of the 15 grants that were shortlisted, we are proud to share that this proposal came in second place nationally. We are confident that the Friends of Glenrose support was a key factor in the success of this grant. Friends of Glenrose prides itself on promoting comfort to patients and procures items and equipment to that end. Supporting research activities such as this, will indeed have far reaching impacts to patients by enabling system and improved community integration for not just patients of the Glenrose, but provincially as well. Dr. Chester Ho, Principle Investigator of the project, Professor and Division Director ,Spinal Cord Injury Research Chair, and AHS Edmonton Zone Clinical Section Head for Rehabilitation along with Gail Aguillon Director of Adult Rehabilitation at the Glenrose were honored to hold a small celebration to share their thanks for this important contribution.

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Edmonton Oil Kings Visit On January 29th the Edmonton Oil Kings made a special visit to the kids on Unit 201. There were lots of laughs as the hockey players challenged the kids to games of air hockey and shuffleboard but things got more serious when a Jenga tournament broke out. Finally, the players took a tour of the newly completed pediatric Family Room. The visit was coordinated by the Glenrose Foundation and was a fun break for the children staying at the hospital.

Glenrose Foundation Serves up SlicesJanuary is a long month, especially for kids at the hospital. The Glenrose Foundation helped break up a cold winter day by providing a special lunch for the kids and staff in the Children’s Mental Health and Addiction unit. They enjoyed pizza, fruit and vegetables and then had a surprise “Hot Chocolate Bar” with lots of toppings for their drinks.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Interim Senior Operating Officer, GRHEmail: catherine.hill@ahs.ca

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