in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 28 ,2 01 9 | 68 OAKVILLE TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITALNOVEMBER 2019 Pressure Injury Prevention CampaignWe're Hiring-Work in the Community You Live In! Leadership Award for Dementia Care Halton Healthcare has received a recognition award from Advanced Gerontological Education (AGE) Inc. for continuous commitment to dementia education. The award recognized Halton Healthcare's commitment to Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) education, an innovative dementia care education curriculum that gives staff techniques and tools for responding to challenging patient behaviours. Since 2016 Halton Healthcare has trained over 650 staff including nurses, unit clerks, diagnostic imaging staff, volunteers and housekeeping staff. This is the third year in a row the organization has received this recognition. This holiday season, help fund vital equipment for OTMH's Operating Room and continue to support quality care close to home. Donate today. Call us at 905-338-4642 www.haltonhealthcare.comYour Hospital Pressure injuries (commonly known as bed sores) are changes or breaks in the skin caused by constant pressure, usually over a bony area such as a tailbone or heel. These injuries can cause a lot of discomfort and pain and prevention is key. This month we launched our #StopThePressure Pressure Injury Prevention Campaign at all three Halton Healthcare hospitals. This educational campaign is designed to raise awareness and start a discussion about the proactive measures our healthcare teams, including patients and their families, can take to help prevent these injuries. For more information and to watch our video go to www.haltonhealthcare.com and search for Pressure Injury Prevention. In addition to gaining clinical experience, you will have exciting opportunities to work with advanced technologies in one of our state-of-the-art facilities. Be part of a dedicated team, with modern equipment and amenities, access to our staff-only gyms, a unique award-winning staff wellness program and much more. We know that taking care of you, means a good experience for our patients. We have opportunities for Registered Nurses at the Milton District Hospital, Georgetown Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. If you are a Registered Nurse with recent experience, email Lucy at lmartins@haltonhealthcare.com (Milton), Alyssa at alcipriano@haltonhealthcare.com (Georgetown) and Lori at lhawley@haltonhealthcare.com (Oakville). Visit our careers page at www.haltonhealthcare.com/careers for more information.