Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to invite members of our communities to attend a celebration of the outstanding work of MAHC staff and physicians at the corporation’s Annual General Meeting.
The AGM is an annual opportunity to hear directly from staff and physicians about exciting projects, including secure rooms in our Emergency Departments and local food partnerships. The Board will also announce the recipients of the peer-nominated 2019 Board Award...
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A mock disaster training exercise in Bracebridge tested Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s emergency response plan and put hospital staff, physicians and volunteers at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) Site through their paces in reacting to an influx of patients.
A Code Orange is an external community disaster or emergency situation that impacts the capacity of hospital services. MAHC has emergency plans in place, and mock exercises ensure the organization and...
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Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s commitment to patient safety and quality improvement is continuous and collaborative. We are excited to continue the momentum we have recently gained from our Accreditation Canada exemplary standing award and keep safety and quality at the core of all we do.
The Excellent Care for All Act requires hospitals to develop and communicate an annual Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) that sets safety and quality targets for the organization to achieve....
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The Emergency Departments at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) have joined the growing list of Ontario hospitals adopting the new provincial electronic Canadian Triage & Acuity Scale (CTAS) system, more commonly referred to as ‘eCTAS’
The acuity scale is a system used nationwide that prioritizes patient care by severity of illness or injury. When patients arrive at triage, a Registered Nurse begins their assessment by taking their vital signs, listens to...
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The Capital Plan Development Task Force would like to thank all those who attended the March community information sessions and/or took the time to respond to a feedback survey about the building design options. A total of 140 responses were received. Common themes for each of the building options were summarized into a report that was presented to the Task Force at its April 8 meeting. Common themes focused on cost and affordability of the options, while also weighing in on the...
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