How to Mount a Ventilator on a Mobility Device
Occupational Therapists working at the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre collaborated with Respiratory Therapists to develop a framework and practice guidelines to facilitate mounting a ventilator to a power or manual wheelchair. The goal of this framework is to improve the safety and functional outcomes for clients.
Don’t Leave Home Without It! – Rehab & Community Care Medicine Magazine (rehabmagazine.ca)
Solar Eclipse Information – Monday April 8,2024
On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will be visible throughout eastern Canada,
including parts of southern Ontario. Some parts of Ontario will see a partial
eclipse (where the sun is mostly hidden), and some will see a total eclipse
(where the sun is completely hidden).
Depending on where you are, the eclipse will happen between 2 and 4:30
p.m. and the total eclipse will last between 30 seconds and 3 minutes.
While the eclipse will be temporary and short, it is important to take
precautions to minimize potential negative impacts of the event.
Ontario Ventilator Equipment Pool (VEP) precautions
To help reduce the volume of traffic on roadways expected from people
travelling to see the eclipse in prime locations, we are taking the following
steps on April 8:
– Reducing non-urgent in-person home visits across the province.
– Stopping non-urgent deliveries of equipment and supplies.
Questions or concerns
If you have any questions or concerns about your Ontario VEP equipment,
supplies or services, please contact the Ontario VEP business office
weekdays between the hours of 08:30 am-4:30 pm Toll-free in Ontario at
1-800-633-8977.
If you would like more information about your own eye safety during the
eclipse, please refer to your local public health agency such as this
webpage from Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & […]
Have You Been Affected By The Philips Respironics PAP Recall?
In June 2021, Philips Respironics recalled a large number of CPAP and other positive airway pressure medical devices over concerns about potential health risks. Now researchers are speaking with patients from across Canada who have been affected to assess how the recall was communicated and gather feedback for future improvement. Interested participants should contact sleepresearch@ucalgary.ca
What Is The Impact Of The Philips Respironics PAP Recall?
November 30, 2022In June 2021, Philips Respironics recalled a large number of CPAP and other positive airway pressure medical devices over concerns about potential health risks. Now researchers are speaking with regulators, funders, and policymakers from across Canada who have been impacted to assess how the recall was communicated and gather feedback for future improvement. Interested participants should contact sleepresearch@ucalgary.ca
Have Your Patients Been Affected By The Philips Respironics PAP Recall?
In June 2021, Philips Respironics recalled a large number of CPAP and other positive airway pressure medical devices over concerns about potential health risks. Now researchers are speaking with healthcare providers from across Canada whose patients have been affected to assess how the recall was communicated and gather feedback for future improvement. Interested participants should contact sleepresearch@ucalgary.ca or phone 403 220 5838.
