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Jan Rath has been appointed Chair of the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Amsterdam.
The appointment brings him back to university management. Previously, he served as the Chair of the (combined) Department of Sociology and Anthropology (2010-2015) and earlier as the Director of the Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies (2005-2011).
Sociology at the UvA focuses on the spatial and socio-economic mobility of the urban population, the rise and fall of urban lifestyles and cultures, the ever-changing social relations between individuals and groups, old and new forms of discrimination, inequality, and citizenship, as well as the policy dimensions. The central mission of its program is to produce high-quality, theory-driven empirical research on a wide range of institutional fields, employing a variety of research methods. While the research primarily addresses (international) academic audiences, much of its research engages with governments, societal stakeholders and wider publics in the Netherlands and beyond. UvA's sociology is ranked 14th in the QS World University Rankings, and 1st in continental Europe.
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Intersolar Europe is Expanding its Portfolio to the Electrical Energy Storage Exhibition - EES
10 Oct, 2013, 10:53 BST
MUNICH, October 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Intersolar Europe Munich, June 4–6, 2014
Energy storage systems make a vital contribution to the energy transition.For instance, they allow higher on-site consumption of solar power, help take the load off power grids, play a central role in e-mobility and thus provide a safe and efficient power supply in various situations.Intersolar Europe is therefore expanding its range of topics to include additional promising fields within energy storage, in cooperation with Messe München International.
From 2014, ees, the Electrical Energy Storage exhibition, will take place under the same roof as Intersolar Europe, presenting a full spectrum of products in the areas of solar power production and electrical energy storage, in addition to the previous ranges. ees is the ideal platform for the rapidly growing energy storage systems market, covering the entire supply chain of innovative battery and energy storage system technologies, from components to production to concrete examples of application. A conference lasting several days is planned to coincide with the exhibition.
This year the topic is covered by the leading international exhibition productronica - in a special exhibit on battery storage system technology from November 12-15, 2013, manufacturers present the latest technologies and products in the area of electrical energy storage. The next ees takes place as part of Intersolar Europe at Messe München from June 4-6, 2014. It promises a highly attractive range of exhibits in high technology, together with the two Messe München GmbH exhibitions that are running parallel, Automatica - International Exhibition for Automation and Mechatronics and Maintain - International Exhibition for Industrial Maintenance.
Intersolar Europe 2014 takes place from June 4-6 at Messe München.
Further information on Intersolar Europe can be found at http://www.intersolar.de
Partners of Intersolar Europe
Intersolar Europe is supported by the leading solar industry associations: the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar) as an exclusive partner, the German Solar Energy Society (DGS), the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF), the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), the SEMI PV Group, and VDMA-PV, the platform for photovoltaic production equipment within the German Engineering Association. With the support of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).
About Intersolar
With events spanning four continents, Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition series for the solar industry and its partners. It unites people and companies from around the world with the aim of increasing the share of solar power in our energy supply.
Intersolar Europe takes place annually at Messe München. It is the world's largest exhibition for the solar industry and its partners. In 2013, 1,292 international exhibitors and around 47,000 trade visitors attended Intersolar Europe. The exhibition focuses on the areas of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, energy storage systems and solar thermal technologies. Since its founding, it has become the most important industry platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and partners of the solar industry. The accompanying Intersolar Europe Conference consolidates the topics of the exhibition. In 2013, more than 400 speakers and around 2,000 attendees discussed current industry topics and shed light on the background of technological, market and political developments.
Intersolar's storied history of international exhibitions and conferences spans more than 20 years. In 2008, Intersolar North America in San Francisco became the second exhibition after Intersolar Europe. This was followed by Intersolar India in Mumbai, Intersolar China in Beijing and Intersolar South America in São Paulo.
Intersolar Europe is organized by Solar Promotion GmbH, Pforzheim and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG, both from Germany.
Messe München International
Messe München International is one of the world's leading exhibition organizers, with around 40 exhibitions for investment goods, consumer goods and new technologies at the Munich site alone. Over 30,000 exhibitors and around two million visitors annually take part in events held in the exhibition grounds, at the ICM - Internationales Congress Center München and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München. The leading international exhibitions at Messe München International are certified by FKM, meaning that the numbers of exhibitors and visitors and area specifications are determined by uniform standards and verified by an independent
Messe München International also organizes exhibitions in Asia, Russia, the Middle East, South America and South Africa. Messe München International boasts a worldwide network with eleven associated companies in Europe and Asia and over 60 international representations covering more than 90 countries. It is also a pioneer in the field of sustainability, and was the first exhibition establishment to be awarded the Energy-Efficient Enterprise certificate by TÜV SÜD, the German Technical Inspection Agency.
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GIS - 10 November, 2016: 'You are expected tomorrow to contribute to the development of the country and this can only occur when you get jobs, when the employers find in you the skills and qualities that they require in their employees.'
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GIS - 11 October, 2016: The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training is making arrangements for the recruitment and placement of 200 Trainee Engineers in public sector bodies. This measure is in line with the strategy of the
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Please join us for an evening of fun, learn about health department services, and gear up for a new school year!
Thursday August 10, 2017
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Connecticut medical examiner asks to drop perjury charge
BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) -- A lawyer for a Connecticut medical examiner accused of perjury has argued that the charges should be dismissed.
Massachusetts prosecutors alleged that there were "material inconsistencies" in Dr. Frank Evangelista's testimony in a murder case.
Evangelista, a former Massachusetts medical examiner who performed an autopsy on the murder victim, is now an assistant medical examiner in Connecticut. He has pleaded not guilty to perjury and misleading.
Prosecutors say there were inconsistencies between Evangelista's testimony in a 2006 trial for one defendant and his testimony in a 2010 trial for a co-defendant. Both men were charged with beating a homeless man to death in Wareham in 2004.
During a hearing Monday in Brockton Superior Court, Evangelista's lawyer argued that his testimony was not inconsistent and that the charges should be dismissed.
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Last Warning
When we bought four chickens last August, it wasn't for their charm, company or meat. It was for the soon-to-appear-eggs. Seven months later we have four mini-raptors that eat non stop, follow us like abandoned dogs and dig up every inch of garden (if and when allowed). Oh and no eggs.
Volunteers and family have endlessly occupied themselves building huts and enclosures for the chickens, moving them about and keeping them fed and comfortable. There are two large yellow bowls in the kitchen continuously collecting scraps of food for them. Leftover rice, bread, wilted lettuce, spinach stalks, stale biscuits – all find their way to our four plump ladies of the coop.
A thankless job. Moona assures me they're on a par with puppies for cuteness, and their ploughing abilities are without equal. But where are the eggs?
In my kinder moments I picture the highlights of their lives: eating through the strawberry patch; chasing the handsome rooster away (read 'Galo Desaparecido' for a full account); seeing the yellow bowl make its daily appearance; following the nice man around the garden, in case he's hiding another yellow bowl inside his hat.
In my nastier moods I count the eggless months and take down recipes for stuffing and gravy. I go to the market and look longingly at egg-laying hens on sale (the brown ones, we now know). I call Moona on the mobile and issue an ultimatum.
He buys a mato frango. It's a contraption made of shiny metal, looks like a large funnel and is used locally to dispatch chickens to their dinner table destinies. Head down, they're supposed to go into a trance. A swift pull at the neck, job done. Pass the bird to the wife for plucking and cooking.
Sounds easy and I feel the boys are quite curious to try it. We step around it for a couple of days, consumed by conflicting thoughts. The mato frango is a testing presence, this much we can confirm. Having the power of life and death over other creatures – however annoying – is acceptable in theory, unconfortable in reality.
Humans have always done this stuff and we illustrate it with our own occasional chicken dinners, our first hand tales of chicken assasination. My grandparents' grilled chicken Sundays in Romania, the slaughter of the Glenternie cockerels by the four Wolfe Murray brothers in Scotland.
It's also part of our future, the self-sufficient life we're pursuing. Inevitable part of the chickens' lives too. They're plump and not exactly earning their stay and they'll taste good. The first one is the hardest, we agree, and go into long discussions about selecting the first victim. Then, although the mato frango is here, there's talk about the best way 'to do it'. Would an axe be better? Moona asks for detailed descriptions of my grandfathers' methods, Nikita wants to know if the chickens ran around the yard headless and, if so, for how long.
The execution date is set for Friday, 27 February. Moona takes the mato frango to the land, I steel myself for the plucking.
The children go with Moona, walk into the coop and find an egg.
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I spent the day yesterday starting the process of cleaning up Christmas. I'm a little bit OCD and can not take any Christmassy things with me into the new year. I can't mix my decor and holidays, so much so that I had to text a picture of a pillow to my crafty/decorating buddies to make sure the antler pillow I had on the chair wasn't too christmas to leave up for the winter! I can't say goodbye and hello at the same time. My brain would get even more pretzel like than it already is and who knows what the outcome would be. It might seem ridiculous and I realize a personal problem but will surprise almost no one who knows me. This is one of those things I can blame on my mother. It was hereditary.
There was just one problem, I wasn't ready. As much as I usually love, and I mean LOVE, getting my house back in order after the bustle of the holiday seasons, this year I didn't want to let it go yet. The season felt overly 'bustley' which caused a lack in those peace on earth restful moments which could have been the culprit. There is also the fact that our three boys are at such fantastic ages right now at 7, 5 and 3 that I wanted to soak it in more. I know it will only get better and more fun but I'll never get this one back and that one sentence spoken to me from a hundred different people over this past almost 8 years of mommying is screaming at me inside my head. "It goes by fast" Ugh it so does and at times it feels like sand slipping through my hands and I am struggling to hold on to it.
However after a bit of pondering and praying I think it's because I want a do over for 2014. God has pushed me so far ahead emotionally, spiritually and relationally of where I was a year ago and, though the feelings of this time last year are still way more fresh in my mind and heart than I would prefer, I kind of want to relive this past year, not as it all actually happened, but all the experiences with the new found knowledge and feelings.
I want to go back and understand that one conversation a little bit better and a little faster. I want to react differently to that when that one thing happened. I want my friend to say that again so I can say this instead. I don't want to miss that time that I chose that other thing instead. I want to put that one thing back on the shelf because I really don't need it.
But then there are the things I would do over and over again.
I want to watch Connor in his first baseball game and see Micah hit his first inside the park home run. I want to visit the zoo with Logan and watch him get excited over a rhinoceros. I want to ponder life and talk about everything with Leslie over chips and salsa. I want to Crossfit for the first time as I get to watch friends start their dream business. I want to pray for Stephanie for over a year and stand in the kitchen on the phone when I finally hear she is pregnant with her first child. I want to sit in Panera for hours and read one of the best marriage books I've ever read with some of the best friends I've ever had. I want to vow my life to Zach over and over and get away with him on a romantic trip to Charleston. I want to sit in a pool with Dara Lynn and talk and talk while kids squirt water guns around us and pretend kick boards are diving boards. I want to lay on the couch and text Rebekah about the Duggars and know that having a couple states in between can actually grow a friendship instead of ruining it. I want to meet those new people, I want to grow those new friendships and rekindle those others. I want to be with my families and share things I've never been brave enough to say and grow in ways we never have.
Apparently you're not supposed to "regret" things that happened. I can't count the number of times I've heard someone say "I don't regret that because it made me who I am" and I don't necessarily disagree but then again I kind of do. I think it's ok to regret as long as the synonym, repent, is used with it. Hard stuff happens, stupid decisions are made and consequences come, opportunities are missed and sadness about those things occurs and yes it looks like regret but that regret can be turned straight into repentance and take us straight to the foot of the cross.
A do-over is not possible, we don't get to go back and change what we screwed up and we only get to relive the past in our memories, but we can take all of the lessons, heartache and joys with us into the future which is where I'm taking mine and Lord willing there will be plenty more to add this time next year.
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Velsor-Friedrich recognized as Faculty Member of the Year
Barbara Velsor-Friedrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, a faculty member in the Department of Health Promotion of the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, is the 2013 recipient of the university's Faculty of the Year Award.
The award was presented Sept. 23 to Velsor-Friedrich by Richard L. Gamelli, MD, FACS, senior vice president and provost of Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, during the Health Sciences Division Faculty Convocation on Loyola's Health Sciences Campus in Maywood, Ill.
Each year, the university's Faculty Council Awards Committee accepts nominations from faculty at all schools and passes along its selections to the Faculty Council for approval. Criteria are excellence in teaching, research, and service.
"It is a wonderful honor to receive this recognition from my faculty colleagues," Velsor-Friedrich said.
Velsor-Friedrich joined the Loyola faculty in 1979. Currently, she is a professor and director of the PhD in Nursing Program at the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Her expertise as a clinician, educator, and researcher is health promotion for children and adolescents with chronic illnesses — asthma, in particular.
She has been recognized for her contributions to the field of pediatric nursing. Accolades include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children and the Excellence in Pediatric Research Award from the Society of Pediatric Nurses, among others.


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Steve Watson
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
UK Independence Party Member of European Parliament Nigel Farage has refused to back down over comments he directed toward EU chief and global governance proponent Herman van Rompuy during a speech in front of the EU parliament last week.
In response to calls to apologise for saying van Rompuy had "the charisma of a damp rag and the appearance of a low grade bank clerk", Farage announced that he would apologise, but only to bank clerks the world over.
"If I have offended them I am very sorry indeed." Farage quipped before stressing "I am not going to apologise to Herman van Rompuy, I am not going to apologise to the European Parliament, and I'm certainly not going to apologise to the people of Belgium."
Farage defended his comments as "realistic, truthful and a necessary part of waking the people up to van Rompuy's plans for an economic government of the EU."
"The president has said he will not let this happen again. What a democratic institution this is isn't it?" Farage said, adding "He will let me know shortly what my penalty will be."
Farage expects to be suspended for a period of time, and foresees an attempt by van Rompuy and Parliament President Jerzy Buzek to take away his position as leader of a group in the Parliament.
The backlash directed at Farage comes after he savaged Bilderberg member van Rompuy last week, labeling the EU President "the quiet assassin of European nation states" and adding that his position has "no legitimacy".
The job of president of the European Council, now occupied by van Rompuy, was created under the Lisbon Treaty, which was passed without a referendum in Britain and despite previous majority opposition in countries such as the Netherlands and France.
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"Frankly, what Mr van Rompuy wants to do is to take away from us our rights of democracy and self government. You can't do that without us as elected members coming back and saying we're not very happy about it." Farage told reporters today.
"All I can say is that those of us who have battled against the European institutions, on the basis that they are becoming fundamentally undemocratic, have been proved to be right." Farage said.
"I have not used unparliamentary language, I have not incited dislike or hatred, I have merely expressed an opinion, and in doing so there is now actually a debate about who is Herman van Rompuy, Why is he being paid more than Obama, and just what powers has he got. I'm not going to apologise if what I have said has sparked a debate off right throughout the EU about these institutions." he added.
"This is clearly an issue of freedom of speech. The same rulebook that is being thrown at me also contains the guarantee that Members freedom of speech should not be undermined."
"I will appeal any ruling by Mr Buzek, who clearly has a different interpretation of freedom of speech to me." Farage asserted.
"This is about free speech, the right to say what is not popular with the political elite, and the right to represent my constituents as I see fit." Farage said.
"After all, unlike Mr van Rompuy, I have been elected."
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BTOSports.com/BBMX/Palmetto Suzuki-Monster Energy Sponsor Cup Series/ Round 10
June 29, 2010
BTOSports.com/BBMX/Palmetto Suzuki-Monster Energy Sponsor Cup Series/ Round 10
BTOSports.com / BBMX / Palmetto Suzuki team rider Kyle Keylon put a new definition to the word domination as he put together solid 1-1 moto scores to take his first overall win of the Sponsor Cup Series. Kyle has laid down the fastest lap times for the past few rounds in practice, only to be outdone by his teammate Jason Thomas on one occasion, however has not been able to put the moto results together that he is capable of. But this past Saturday was Kyle's day as he laid down the fastest practice qualifying time and two moto wins in smooth fashion.
Moto 1 would see Keylon taking the holeshot and put in a flawless ride from start to finish, never looking back until after he got the checkers. Teammate Jason Thomas would go into the first corner side by side with Keylon, only to bobble a bit on the outside and come out in 5th position. Thomas was on fire as well and started moving up quickly, only to go down while trying to make a pass on the outside of Mike Picone. Thomas would remount in 7th and work his way back up to 5th by the finish.
Moto 2 would see team BTOSports.com / BBMX / Palmetto Suzuki riders Thomas and Keylon 1 & 2 as they rounded the first corner. Thomas would hold onto the lead for just about 2 laps, until Keylon would make a pass around his teammate to take the lead. Keylon would again put on a flawless ride to the finish, as Thomas would ride just as smooth and finish with a comfortable 2nd.
After the 4th round of the Monster Energy Sponsor Cup Series, team BTOSports.com riders look to be getting a solid hold on the field. "Each week, both our riders seem to be getting more and more confident, and we definitely feel that we have the best bikes on the track thanks to all our sponsors. Our WMI motors are pulling just about every holeshot now and our Factory Connection suspension is hands down allowing Kyle and JT to push their bikes more than the other riders. There are still 11 rounds to go though and our plan is to keep taking it just one race at a time" says team owner Forrest Butler.
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The WikiLeaks Fallout – 8 Websites for Progressive News & Political Commentary
News was meant to be free in more senses than one. In the 21st century, news is a big business like any other. Thankfully, the web has arrived with a free voice. It might have been a whimper so far when pitted against television, but the WikiLeaks drama has given it a drill sergeant's voice.
Though WikiLeaks has started a slanging match, one cannot deny that it has also forced us to take a second look at the role of the media in educating the public. Do we trust it at our own peril or do we take it at face value?
There are a few websites that go against the tele-prompted script with progressive journalism. Progressive journalism is about shared knowledge and presenting news free of censorship Top 4 Unbiased World News Sources Free From Censorship Unbiased news sources are rare, but they do exist. Here are the best news websites that are free from censorship. Read More . Progressive journalism maybe flailing at the windmills of ad-sponsored media blitzkriegs, but it has a huge role to play for raising awareness and triggering debate.
WikiLeaks has opened a can of worms. Can these eight progressive websites open our eyes and make us read news with a more inquisitive eye?
[NO LONGER WORKS] CableSearch (Beta)
CableSearch is a search engine for leaked documents culled from the recent Cablegate releases by WikiLeaks. All documents are available in the public domain. But more than that, CableSearch positions itself as a tool for investigative journalists who want to research the 250,000 documents released on WikiLeaks for their reports. The site maintains a cable count i.e. the number of public materials available. You can also set up news alerts for receiving notifications when new cables become available.
An Annenberg Public Policy Center (University of Pennsylvania) initiative, FactCheck aims to debunk the falsehoods and doublespeak that's part of US politics. The site monitors popular media and verifies the accuracy of the claims made by political personalities and political stakeholders. FactCheck aims to hold politicians accountable for their statements. The site is completely US-centric, but it is also a fine example of an e-enabled initiative to educate the public especially during elections in the US. For instance, the site focuses strongly on political spending and profiles the organizations behind the dollars.
If you are looking for alternative news, this is one news website you should have on your Top 5 list. It can be described as a progressive and liberal news service. AlterNet syndicates news from other newswires and also reports on its own. For instance, the behind the scenes investigative articles in the Investigations section of the site make for a wide-eyed read. Try the 7 Shocking WikiLeaks Revelations if you aren't in the know about the WikiLeaks furor.
Drudge Report
Don't mind the looks; it started as an email newsletter in 1996. But it has lots of credits when it comes to breaking news that other publishers might balk from publishing. It has notable firsts like the Monica Lewinsky scandal and Prince Harry's Afghanistan tour of duty. The site is otherwise populated with aggregated headlines from a variety of news sources.
SourceWatch is a wiki that documents PR firms, think tanks, and other front groups that seek to influence public opinion with their spin. The Center for Media and Democracy published resource attempts to act as a central clearing house for the propaganda we are fed by public relations firms through media. Though it is a collaborative wiki that encourages worldwide participation, it adheres to strict publishing guidelines.
Common Dreams
A progressive news website that promotes "˜internet activism' for social good and public awareness; the site is all about grassroots activism and it does so with breaking news and views presented from around the world.
Project Censored
Project Censored looks into the what's and the why's of news that didn't make the front pages for one reason or the other. The non-partisan and non-profit site advocates the credo of free press. Project Censored is all about media ethics and as well as media democracy. Project Censored gathers together an annual list of 25 news stories of social importance that have been overlooked, misreported, under-reported or censored by the news media. The current top slot is held by a story which lets us into the global plans to replace the dollar.
The progressive news website doesn't try to take the familiar road when it comes to daily news. It digs deeper into the stories of the day and brings insightful commentary that may be controversial and opinionated, but also thought provoking. Of note is the fact that Truthdig won the 2010 Webby Award jury prize for Best Political Blog.
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Patient & Visitor Handbook
Welcome to the Ross Memorial Hospital
At RMH, we understand that people rarely want to come to a hospital. When you or a loved one is sick or injured, you just want to get well and go home.
It's our goal to make your hospital visit as comfortable, safe and positive as possible. Our team is committed to providing exceptional care, and ensuring your transition back home is well coordinated with our community partners.
You are the most important person on the healthcare team. You have the right to be well informed about your condition and treatment plan, ask questions of your doctors and other health care professionals, and participate in treatment decisions.
We hope the information in this handbook will help to answer some of your questions and relieve your anxiety. The Ross Memorial is your hospital. We want you to be proud of it.
About us
Located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ross Memorial Hospital is an active, acute-care community hospital serving more than 80,000 local residents and seasonal visitors. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics, ophthalmology and general surgery, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The most recent expansion included the addition of MRI and Cardiac CT service. The Ross Family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Exceptional Care – Together
RMH strives to be an exceptional community hospital, valued by our patients and partners. We provide acute and continuing care, inspired by our patients and families, within a team that is committed to:
- Improving health by anticipating and responding to the health needs of the community
- Collaborating with our health service partners, both in our community and beyond
- Promoting a progressive and healthy work environment
In this, we are guided by our values: compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. We are committed to deliverying excellent service by being kind, taking care of teach other, and putting others first.
Our Patient Bill of Rights
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Patient and Family Centered Care
What does this mean?
Patient and family-centered care is an approach to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among patients, families, and health care providers. It is founded on the understanding that the family plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of patients of all ages. In patient and family centered care, patients and families define their 'family' and determine how they will participate in care and decision-making. (Institute for Family-Centered Care, 2004)
At Ross Memorial Hospital, we aspire to create an exceptional patient experience. Doing this well takes teamwork. We invite you and your family to work closely with us to provide the best possible care.
The healthcare team will do its best to:
- Get to know you and treat you with dignity and respect.
- Provide knowledge and skill in patient care.
- Work together as a professional and effective team.
- Ensure you understand your health condition.
- Involve you in decisions about your care.
- Answer your questions and address any concerns you may have as quickly as possible.
- Include a person who is important to you in your care.
- Work with you to plan the next steps in your care.
- Respond promptly when you need help.
- Provide accessible care, communication and facilities.
You and your family help when you:
- Share any information about your health and your special needs.
- Tell us what is important to you and how we can best support you.
- Ask questions when you are unsure or when you need more information.
- Express concerns in a respectful manner.
- Participate in developing and carrying out a plan of care that supports the patient's wishes and best interests.
- Respect Hospital policies that ensure the best care for all patients.
- Remember that your health care team is caring for many people and they will need your patience.
- Provide feedback about your experience.
Families are more than visitors. They are partners in care.
When a family member or friend is identified by a patient as a care partner, he or she is an important member of the health care team. Care partners are invited to participate in ways that are comfortable, whether simply by their presence, or by participating in care and helping to make decisions. Care partners and support people help us to provide Exceptional Care – Together.
Tips for Care Partners:
T – Talk about your role with your loved one. Introduce yourself to staff and describe your relationship to the patient and how you'd like to participate in care.
O – Observe changes (physical, behavioural, emotional) in the patient and report them to health care providers. Ask staff what observations they would like you to routinely share.
G – Gather helpful information (current medications, medical history, other healthcare providers, and insurance) and bring it all to the Hospital.
E – Ensure that you are present, if possible, at times when information will be shared and decisions need to be made. Let staff members know how to reach you and be sure you know whom to contact for information when you are away from the bedside.
T – Tell staff if you have any concerns about the patient's condition or safety or if you are uncomfortable because something 'doesn't feel right'.
H – Help with decision-making about care and treatment. Be a second set of eyes and ears for the patient. Ask questions and take notes.
E – Enlist help from staff members with whom you are comfortable so that they can support you and your loved one as you participate in care and decision-making.
R – Ready yourself for the transition to home or community care. Before you leave the Hospital, make sure all your questions and those of the patient have been answered. Know what will be needed afterwards (medications, treatment, equipment, follow-up appointments) and what changes in the patient's condition should be reported to healthcare providers. Understand the information in the patient's discharge package.
(Institute for Patient and Family-Centered Care)
Patient & Family Resource Area
On the second floor of the main lobby there is a designated area for patients and families to access important information and resources. There are two computers from which you can access evidence-based information on many health-related topics that may be of interest to your or your loved one. Additionally, there is a kiosk with many pamphlets, booklets, and handouts with information pertaining to community resources. You and your family are welcome to use this area and the available resources at any time.
Patient Relations
What to do when you have a compliment, concern, or feedback:
We use feedback from patients and families to both celebrate our successes and to identify opportunities to improve our services. We welcome both positive and negative feedback and are committed to working together to find a way to resolve your concerns.
All feedback including your concerns will receive our courteous and respectful attention at the earliest possible time. When all parties behave in a respectful manner, we are able to work together and find solutions.
If you have a compliment, concern, or suggestion:
- Speak with a member of the health care team. If you don't feel comfortable speaking to the person or if your concerns do not get resolved, then …
- Speak to the manager of the area. We always try to work things out within the team and the unit. If this isn't possible, please contact the Quality and Patient Relations Office at 705-328-6126 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ethics consultations are available to patients, family members and members of the Hospital team who require assistance in resolving an ethical issue or making an ethical decision. Contact the Ethics Committee by calling 705-324-6111 extension 5131.
Tell us about your Experience!
We want to hear from you. There are multiple ways which we invite you to provide your input.
1. Post-Discharge Surveys: Randomly selected patients will receive a survey in the mail or by e-mail after you have returned home. This survey will take longer to complete but provides us with very useful information for quality improvement.
2. Share Your Patient Story: You are invited to submit your patient story at any time to email@example.com. Patient stories are often shared anonymously with our staff and Board Members to hear through our patients' voices what we do well and what we could improve.
3. PEP Rounding: Patient Experience Partners (PEPs) are volunteers who have had a recent experience at RMH as a patient or family member. During your stay, you may be visited by one of our PEPs to discuss your experience in our Hospital.
Patient & Family Experience Partners (PEPs)
PEPs act as advisors to the Hospital Team and provide input to help decision-making when changes are underway. Patients and their loved ones have a unique perspective of the care and service they receive during their hospital stay. These insights are helping the Ross memorial to improve the way it delivers care, every day.
For more information on how to become a Patient & Family Experience Partner, email email@example.com or call 705-328-6126.
PEP applications can be found on our website at www.rmh.org/volunteers.
General Information
Information desk
Located just inside the main entrance, the information desk is staffed by volunteers who are available to assist with directions, escort patients, and help visitors locate a patient. To reach the information desk directly by phone, call 705-324-6111 ext 4531.
Telephone numbers
The hospital's phone system is equipped with voice recognition, so if you say the name or department you're trying to reach, you'll be connected. Otherwise, all employees, services and departments of the hospital can be reached through the Switchboard Operator. Patients at the hospital who have paid for telephone service will have an extension. They can also be reached via the hospital's switchboard. Patient telephones are not equipped to take messages.
Frequently Called Numbers:
Switchboard ...................................................705-324-6111 and dial '0'
Admitting .........................................................705-324-6111 ext 4240
Cashier's Office ..............................................705-324-6111 ext 4229
Gift Shop .........................................................705-324-6111 ext 4242
Patients (with telephone service) .............call 705-324-6111 and enter extension
RMH Foundation ..............................................705-328-6146
Volunteer Services (Auxillary) .........................705-324-6111 ext 4530
Diagnostic Imaging ...........................................705-324-6110 (and select option)
Website: www.rmh.org
General e-mail: email@example.com
Patient e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Hospital Address:
Ross Memorial Hospital
10 Angeline St. North
Lindsay, ON K9V 4M8
Hand Washing
Good hand hygiene is the single most important way for all staff, patients and visitors to control the spread of germs. Regular hand washing with alcohol-based hand rub or with soap and water decreases hospital-acquired infections by 20 to 40 per cent.
While at RMH, you can expect that health care providers will wash their hands. You are welcome to ask your care provider to let you see them wash their hands.
Please clean your hands:
- When you enter or exit the hospital
- Before and after contact with a patient
- Before and after eating and drinking
- After using the restroom
- After covering a cough or a sneeze
To effectively wash your hands with alcohol rub:
- Remove hand and arm jewellery
- Apply 1-2 pumps of alcohol rub (an amount the size of a loonie) into one hand
- Spread the alcohol rub over your hands and continue rubbing for at least 15 seconds
If using soap and water:
- Wet your hands
- Use enough soap to lather thoroughly, and continue washing for at least 20 seconds
- Thoroughly rinse the soap from your hands
- Dry hands thoroughly by blotting them gently with a paper towel
- Turn off taps with paper towel in order to avoid picking up germs left by dirty hands
Whichever method you use, pay special attention to:
- your finger tips
- the area between your fingers
- the backs of your hands
- the base of the thumbs
If you have a cut, rash or cracked skin, or wear jewellery, nails longer than 3-4 mm (1/4 inch), nail polish or artificial nails, it can be very difficult to clean your hands properly. For more information, talk to a doctor or nurse.
Isolation Precautions
Isolation precautions are used to help stop the spread of germs from one person to another. These precautions protect patients, families, visitors, and healthcare workers from the spread of germs.
You may be placed in isolation if you have the following:
• symptoms of cough and fever, or
• contact with a contagious disease or organism, or
• symptoms of diarrhea and/or vomiting, or
• positive laboratory test, or
• a history of having an antibiotic resistant organism (ARO) such as MRSA, VRE, or CPO.
An isolation sign is placed at the doorway to your room, which tells staff and visitors what precautions to take and if they need to put on gowns, gloves or masks to enter your room, these items are called personal protective equipment (PPE).
When you are in isolation you may need to stay in your room, except for tests or procedures that can't be done in your room.
In some cases, only certain family members may be allowed to visit. People who have colds, the flu, or other illnesses should not visit you until they are well.
Visitors should not take personal items into the patient's room e.g. coat, purse, food, etc. Coats and other items can be hung on hooks outside the room or over the hand railing. Before bringing valuables like purses or electronics into the patient's room, visitors should ask a staff member for a clean plastic bag to protect them.
Before visitors leave your isolation room, the PPE must be removed properly and discarded in the garbage to prevent the spread of germs to themselves and others. Please follow the signs posted on the wall and follow these simple steps:
• Remove gloves carefully rolling inside out from the wrist down and place them in the garbage.
• Untie gown and carefully roll it off the arms touching only the inside of the gown and place into the garbage.
• Clean hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Remove mask by pulling the strings at the sides or back of your head and place it in the garbage.
• Once again, clean hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Fact sheets are available that may help you or your family members to understand your illness and isolation better. Please ask your nurse or the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) department staff for this information, or you can read it on the Hospital's website, www.rmh.org, under Quality & Patient Safety. If you have further questions or concerns, the IPAC department staff would be pleased to assist. Ask your nurse to arrange a bedside visit.
Antibiotic Resistant Organisms (ARO):
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) staff follows provincial best practices to help prevent the spread of antibiotic resistant organisms such as MRSA and VRE in our Hospital environment. Screening and/or swabbing of all admitted patients for organisms help us to place patients properly and lower the risk of spreading the organism. If you have a known history of one of these organisms or have been admitted to a healthcare facility outside of Canada in the past year; you will be placed in a private room pending swab results. Please let your nurse know if you have ever been told that you had an antibiotic resistant organism such as MRSA or VRE.
Computer Alerts
A record of the positive ARO swab results will be flagged on your RMH computer record; so that if you return to our Hospital in the future special precautions will be taken until screening swab results are known. The computer flag is never removed, as patients can carry these bacteria for a lifetime, and also have the potential to be positive again even after several negative swabs.
Sometimes the precautions can be stopped during an admission if there is a record of three negative swabs at least a week apart, including negative swabs collected on the current admission. Removal of the precautions will only apply to this Hospital stay; swabs must be collected on each admission before precautions can be stopped.
Respect & Privacy
Mutual Respect
At Ross Memorial Hospital, we work hard to ensure that patients, visitors and staff enjoy an environment free of harassment and discrimination. Physical or verbal abuse of staff, patients, family members or visitors will not be tolerated. As per our Family Presence/Visiting policy, in the unusual circumstances of disruptive behaviour, nurses and other staff may ask a disruptive family member or guest to leave. Should a disruptive visitor refuse to leave, the healthcare team may call security or police for assistance.
Protecting Your Privacy
When you seek health care from us, we assume that we have your permission to collect, use and share your personal health information among your health care providers, including the doctors, nurses, residents, social workers, therapists, and other professionals or their support staff within the hospital, who provide or assist in providing health care to you. We may also give your personal health information to your physician or other health care providers outside the hospital so they can provide you with ongoing health care and follow-up. Hospital staff who do not provide or assist you with health care are generally not allowed to see your health information.
You may access your personal health records, or withdraw your consent for some uses by contacting us (subject to legal exceptions). For more information about our privacy protection practices, call the hospital at 705-324-6111 and ask for the Privacy Officer or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hospital Equipment – for everyone's use
Hospital equipment needs to be available for those who require it. All hospital equipment, including all assistive devices, therapeutic seating, cushions, etc. is to be treated with care and should stay at the hospital.
If your medical team loans you an assistive device, they will provide you with information on its safe usage and explain the terms and conditions of its return. You will be financially responsible for equipment if it is not returned to the hospital. Security staff and cameras monitor for theft throughout the building. Those caught stealing hospital equipment will be prosecuted.
RMH is Smoke and Vape Free
Ross Memorial is committed to providing a healthy environment for its patients, visitors, staff, physicians and volunteers. In order to eliminate hazards and ensure a safe, healthy workplace, no smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere on hospital property. This includes any product where smoke or vapour is emitted, such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping and marijuana (both recreational and medicinal). Accommodations are made to support the traditional use of Tobacco by First Nations patients.
This policy includes all of the hospital's buildings and grounds, including the cars in the parking lots. Anyone who wants to smoke/vape will have to leave the property. Ash trays are located at the perimeter of the property near the sidewalks to help reduce litter on municipal property.
Staff and volunteers will not facilitate smoking/vaping for patients. Supervised smoking/vaping off site can be provided with the assistance of family or friends. Inpatients wishing to leave RMH property to smoke must sign a Leave of Absence form. Nicotine replacement products will be offered to every inpatient who smokes (as appropriate), to help with changes in regular smoking patterns.
If you are interested in nicotine replacement therapy or in learning about ways to quit smoking, please talk to your physician or call the Smoking Cessation coordinator at the Public Health Unit at 705-324-3569.
Scent-free Facility
Though we all like to smell nice, some staff and patients at RMH are allergic to ingredients in perfume, body lotion, cologne or after shave. For people with an allergy, being near people wearing these products can cause shortness of breath, dizziness, skin irritation, anxiety and nausea. As part of our scent-free policy, staff, physicians, patients and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing scented products or bringing highly-scented flowers to the hospital.
Latex-free Facility
For those who suffer from an allergy to latex, even the slightest exposure to latex balloons can cause symptoms ranging from a mild skin reaction to full blown, life-threatening anaphylactic shock. If you would like to bring or send balloons to the hospital, they must be latex-free.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
RMH offers free, publicly accessible Wi-Fi service in most areas of the building. Cell phones and other personal cellular devices may be used throughout the hospital, provided they do not impact patient privacy and the delivery of patient care. (There is an exception on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit. Clients and their families are provided unit-specific policies upon admission.)
Increasing the distance between a wireless communication device and medical equipment greatly reduces the risk of electromagnetic interference. Please keep these devices at least one metre away from medical equipment.
To help limit disruption to both patients and staff, please set wireless devices to "quiet" or "vibrate" and maintain a moderate speaking volume.
In order to preserve patient confidentiality, cell phones, cameras and other wireless communication devices may NOT be used to photograph, take video images or record the conversations of any patient, physician, volunteer or staff member without appropriate signed consent.
For more information, contact the Coordinator of Employee & Community Relations at 705-324-6111 ext 6246.
Lost and Found
If you have lost or found something, please call 705-324-6111 ext 6114.
Finding Your Way Around
Public Transportation
Lindsay Transit serves passengers travelling to and from the hospital on its Green route, which stops at the corner of Kent and Angeline Streets (near Dentistry on Kent) at 25 minutes past the hour, continues to the Lindsay Square Mall, then stops outside the hospital beside the ambulance bay at 32 minutes past the hour. The bus runs between 7:00am and 7:00pm Monday to Saturday. For more information on fares, schedules and accessibility, call Lindsay Transit at 705-324-9411 ext 1177 or visit www.kawarthalakes.ca.
The volunteers at the Information Desk can help you to call a taxi. The Information Desk is located in the main lobby or you can call the volunteers at 705-324-6111 ext 4531. There are also telephones in the Emergency Department waiting area that will connect you with a local taxi company.
Patients and visitors entering the long term parking lot will receive a ticket at the parking gate. You have two options to pay for your parking:
- Before leaving the Hospital, you may pay for your parking at a kiosk in the main lobby or in the Emergency Department using debit, credit or cash.
- You may pat at the exit gate using a credit card only.
The rates are as follows:
- Single entry/exit $2 per half hour with $8 maximum for 24 hour period (payable at exit gate or kiosk)
- $12.50 for 1 day pass with in/out privileges
- $25 for 5 day pass
- $50 for 10 day pass
- $75 for 30 day pass
The parking passes are for use in the long-term parking lot only. The 5, 10 and 30 day passes include in/out privileges and can be used on non-consecutive days. Passes are only available at the RMH Cashier's Office in the main lobby during regular business hours: Monday to Friday (8:00am to 4:00pm).
Any long-term (HPASS) parking passes required outside regular business hours must be prearranged and prepaid. To complete these transactions during business hours, please contact the Cashier's Office at 705-324-6111 ext 4229. For the pick-up of prepaid parking passes (off hours), please contact the Security Office at 705-328-6212.
The rates for short-term parking are $3.00 per half hour (with a maximum of $15/day). The Pay & Display machines are located outside the Hospital's main entrance (by the Emergency Department), outside the Kent Street entrance (by the Admitting Department), and outside the Jane Street entrance (by the Dialysis Unit).
Hospital staff and physicians also pay to park in the Hospital lot. All parking revenue goes into providing hospital services, and covering costs not provided by government funding, including the snow clearing and maintenance of the parking lot. In 2017/18, parking revenues at RMH amounted to $962,779.00.
If you wish to share feedback on our parking rates and policy, email email@example.com or call 705-328-6246.
Community Care Transportation Services
Community Care provides a range of assisted door-to-door volunteer and specialized transportation services for seniors and adults with special needs. Transportation services allow residents with limited mobility options to continue to remain independent in the community by ensuring there is accessible, affordable and timely transportation. Trips are provided primarily for medical appointments, treatments, community support programs and basic activities of daily living. There are two main transportation programs provided by Community Care:
- Volunteer Driver Program: Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles and provide transportation within the City of Kawartha Lakes and to other areas. This service is for people who do not require assistance to use regular transportation. Those who use the volunteer services include seniors and special needs clients such as those on fixed incomes.
- Specialized Transportation Service: Specialized Transportation includes non-emergency stretcher/wheelchair transfer vehicles, wheelchair accessible vans and other vans. This program is for individuals with wheelchairs, those requiring non-emergency stretcher transfers or additional attendant service due to frailty. These vehicles can also accommodate a family member or care support staff person.
Community Care's transportation is pre-booked and fee-for-service, with costs generally based on kilometers travelled. For more information and rates, call 705-324-7323 or visit www.ccckl.ca
About the Emergency Department
The Ross Memorial Hospital offers a full service Emergency department that is always open. While no one looks forward to a visit to the Emergency department, we hope these pages will help to answer some of your questions and give you a sense of what to expect.
In the Emergency Department
When you arrive, the first person you will likely meet is a triage nurse who will assess your condition. You will then be asked to register. You may be directed to a treatment area or to a seat in the waiting room. In the Emergency Department, the sickest patients are seen first, regardless of who arrived first.
How long will I have to wait?
We know waiting can be frustrating. How long you will wait depends on how sick you are and how many other people are being treated at the time of your visit. If we are treating many critically ill or injured patients, you may have to wait longer. As such, exact wait times are unpredictable.
The average length of stay for patients with uncomplicated conditions is less than 4 hours. Patients who have more complicated conditions, and those who require multiple tests, are more likely to stay 6-7 hours.
We ask for your patience and understanding. Rest assured that you will be seen as quickly as possible. If you have any concerns, or if your condition changes, please talk to the triage nurse.
What should I bring with me to the Emergency department?
Be sure to bring your:
- Current Ontario health card (and other health plan information)
- All medications you take, including non-prescription drugs such as acetaminophen, vitamins and herbal products.
- If you are bringing a child, please consider packing a book or a favourite toy.
- Reading material. In order to prevent the spread of germs, we try not to have magazines and newspapers in the waiting rooms.
Who can I bring with me to the Emergency department?
When you're sick or hurt, it helps to have the support of family or friends. In the Emergency department, we know your visitors will help you during your stay. However, we do have limited space. Please be respectful of our team and of other patients and limit the number of visitors you bring into the Emergency department.
Can I call ahead to find out the wait time?
Unfortunately, no. We ask that people do not call the Emergency department to find out about wait times – it's impossible to provide estimates over the phone. We never know when or what the next emergency might be; and each patient needs to be individually assessed at triage.
Is it okay to eat or drink while I'm waiting?
Many tests, including some related to abdominal pain or discomfort, require that you have an empty stomach. Please check with the triage nurse before eating or drinking.
If I need to leave the Emergency department temporarily will I lose my place in line?
If you really need to step out of the Emergency department, please speak to the triage nurse before you leave in case your name is about to be called.
What if I need further care after I leave the Emergency department?
If your condition gets worse or problems develop after your visit to the Emergency department, please contact your family doctor, local clinic, Telehealth Ontario, or return to the hospital.
What if I have to stay in the hospital?
If you need to stay in hospital for further care, you will be asked to complete admission forms, and will be assigned a room. When you are admitted, your care will become the responsibility of the medical and nursing staff on your unit.
If my illness isn't an emergency, where can I go for health care?
You may choose to visit your family doctor's office or an after-hours clinic.
Lindsay – 55 Angeline St. N. (Giant Tiger plaza)
Mon-Fri 6pm-9pm
Sat-Sun (and holidays) 9am-noon
Bobcaygeon – 85 Bolton St. (above Shoppers Drug Mart)
Wednesdays 5pm-8pm
Bobcaygeon - 100 East St. South
Tuesdays 4pm-7pm
Thursdays 4pm-7pm
Fenelon Falls - 50 Colbornre St. (Pharmasave)
Fridays 9am-noon
If you do not have a family doctor, and are looking for a primary health care provider, contact Health Care Connect. The program refers people without a regular family health care provider to physicians and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients in their community.
You can register for the Health Care Connect program by calling 1-800-445-1822. After you've registered, a nurse, called a Care Connector, will be assigned to help you find a health care provider in your area. You will receive contact information for your Care Connector by mail after you have registered for the program.
You may also visit www.ontario.ca/healthcareoptions to discover what other options may be available to you in your area.
Help for many conditions is also available by phone:
- In an emergency, dial 911
- Telehealth Ontario (24 hours): 1-866-797-0000 (toll-free)
- Ontario Poison Control Centre: 1-800-268-9017 (toll-free)
If you or a loved one is in a mental health crisis, you may also consider accessing Four County Crisis, available 24/7 at 1-866-995-9933.
Planning a Hospital Stay
What to bring
It is important for your physician and nurses to know the medications you are taking at home. Please bring all medications you take, including non-prescription drugs such as acetaminophen, vitamins and herbal products.
Please bring your pyjamas or nightgown, a bathrobe or sweater and a pair of sturdy shoes or slippers with non-slip soles. As well, bring your own unscented soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, brush or comb, shaving equipment and continence products or sanitary napkins if required.
Those who are bringing dentures, hearing devices and eye glasses are encouraged to keep these items safely in their possession while at the hospital. As well, it is helpful to label your walker or cane with your name.
What to leave at home
Please leave all valuables, including money and jewellery, at home. The hospital is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Patients can arrange for television or telephone service by following the instructions on the bedside television screen.
Admission to hospital
The Admitting department is located just inside the Kent Street entrance of the hospital on the main floor.
Room charges and Co-payments
We will make every effort to place patients in the type of accommodation requested (ward, semi private, private). However, infection control and patient care requirements are our primary considerations. We always strive to provide single-gender rooms; however, in unique circumstances, this is not always possible.
It is your responsibility to check with your insurance provider to determine what hospital insurance coverage you have. It's important to know that your coverage may vary depending on the type of service for which you are admitted. For example, you may have coverage for acute care, but not rehabilitation. OHIP covers standard ward care for Ontario residents with a valid OHIP card. Patients are responsible for all charges not covered by OHIP or an insurance provider. If you have additional health care insurance for preferred accommodation, you must present proof of such insurance at the time of admission. All outstanding amounts that are not covered by a private plan will be billed to you. For more information, contact the Admitting Department at ext 4240.
Complex continuing care is provided for people who have long-term illnesses or disabilities requiring care that is not available at home or in long-term care facilities. A co-payment is charged to patients requiring complex continuing care. This includes some Alternative Level of Care (ALC) patients in a regular acute bed who are awaiting placement in a chronic care hospital/bed or long-term care facility. The co-payment applies once the doctor says the patient no longer requires acute care.
Residents of Ontario with a valid OHIP card whose physician has deemed their ambulance transportation medically necessary are responsible for a land ambulance service co-payment charge of $45.00. If you do not have a valid OHIP card, are not a resident of Ontario, or if your ambulance transportation was deemed not medically necessary, the co-payment charge is $240.00.
Uninsured Medical Items and Services
In addition to the previously noted preferred accommodation charges, other charges may be incurred for uninsured items such as crutches, splints, and medical devices. Payment arrangements for these items will be made through the Cashier's office in the main lobby. Ambulance transportation for admission or discharge is also billed directly to you.
Costs associated with medical and surgical procedures that are not covered by OHIP (i.e. elective circumcision, cosmetic surgical procedures) are considered uninsured and payment for these services is your responsibility. Payment of both the hospital fee and the medical practitioner fee are required in advance of the procedure.
Your Care During a Stay
Patient Safety – You're your best expert
Everyone at Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to providing the best care we can in a safe manner. We work together as a team and you are an important member of that team.
The hospital has a Patient Safety program in place to identify and control patient risks. We encourage you and your family to do the same. Talk to your health care team about what risks could affect you, and learn how to avoid the risks. Our health care providers are open to your questions and concerns about your care.
If you witness or experience a patient safety incident or potential hazard, please speak to a member of your health care team and/or the manager of the department. If you remain concerned, please contact the Quality and Patient Relations Office at 705-328-6126 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Three Major Safety Risks of Hospitalization
Three of the most common risks for patients involve medicines, falls and infections. You can help lower your risk by following these tips:
- Tell your health care provider about any allergies or bad reactions to medicines you may have had.
- Know what medicines you are on (name, strength, and how often) and why (include non-prescription medicines such as Tylenol, vitamins or herbal products).
- Make sure your health care provider identifies you correctly before giving you any medicine.
- Ask what the medicine is and its purpose.
- Ask questions if the medicine looks different.
- Ask for a list of all the medicines you are supposed to be taking when you're discharged.
- Talk about any questions or concerns about your medicine (how to know if it's working, side effects, how long you'll take it).
- While in hospital, don't take medicine you brought from home until it's approved by your doctor.
- When you return home, make sure you have spoken to your doctor or pharmacist about any medications that you were taking at home prior to being in Hospital. These medications may no longer be necessary, or could potentially be harmful if taken with the new prescription you have received.
- Make sure you can reach the call bell if you are in your bed, a chair, or the bathroom, should you need to ring for help.
- Make sure you ask for help if you need it to use the bathroom or to sit/stand up.
- Wear slippers or shoes that fit properly and have non-skid soles.
- Some medicines can make you sleepy or dizzy — know how they affect you.
- Make sure staff use a transfer belt, placed securely around your waist, to help you up and for walking.
- Proper hand-washing is the best way to prevent infections.
- Make sure you, your family members and visitors all wash your hands before entering and leaving your room.
- Ask your health care providers if they have washed their hands before providing your care.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and dispose of it in the garbage, then immediately wash your hands.
- If you have a prescription for antibiotics, finish all of it, even if you're feeling better.
Your safety while a patient at our hospital is very important to us. You and your family can help to ensure a safe environment. We encourage you to:
- Call for help – don't fall
- Walk safely – use proper footwear and walking aids
- Ask questions – ask about your treatments
- Wash your hands
Your Care Team
At RMH, we have a team of dedicated professionals with diverse areas of expertise. Along with doctors and nurses, you may also receive care from an interdisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and dietitians, to name only a few.
During your stay at RMH, you might meet medical and nursing students or students of other disciplines, who are learning under the supervision of RMH staff. And while you are helping these future healthcare providers to gain valuable experience, you also benefit by having one more caring, interested health professional involved in your care.
The Central East Local Health Integration (LHIN) Home and Community Care service is an important part of the RMH care team, helping to set up patients' discharge support plans.
Our hospital volunteers are also an important part of the care team. You can find them assisting staff in many units of the hospital. Members of Hospice Kawartha Lakes are also present in various departments, particularly the Palliative/Complex Care Unit.
Those you will meet, as well as those behind-the-scenes, are working to provide you with the best care possible. You too, along with your family and other visitors, have a part to play on your health care team. Always feel free to ask questions. It's your care – be involved.
Personal Insulin Pumps
While some hospitals with inpatient Diabetes Educators permit patients to use their personal insulin pumps during their inpatient stay, this resource is not currently available at RMH. While in hospital, patients with insulin pumps will be converted to an insulin regimen and return to pump therapy when they are discharged.
Supportive Care Services
Supportive care services are responsive to the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families through visits from the Spiritual Care Team professionals and Hospice Kawartha Lakes volunteers or services provided through the Hospital Elder Life Program. Your nursing care team can connect you with these services.
Please speak with your nurse if you require assistive devices, such as those for the hearing impaired or deaf, visually impaired or blind, and if you require an interpreter. All forms of communication (verbal and written) are available in accessible formats upon request. We also have mobility aids available. If you have a question or concern about accessibility at RMH, please speak to your nurse or unit manager, or contact the Patient Relations office at 705-328-6126 or email email@example.com.
Most patients will receive their meals by bedside tray delivery during the following times:
Breakfast: 8:15am - 9:30pm
Lunch: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Supper: 4:45pm - 5:45 pm
All patients are given a Heart Healthy meal or a modification of this as ordered by the physician. All meals are non-selective. If you would like to be seen by a dietitian for education, please speak with your nurse.
Services Available
Telephone / Television Rentals
Patients can arrange for telephone and television service by calling an automated service that activates the televisions and telephones. To do this, follow the instructions on the TV screen. Payment is made by credit card. (There is an exception for patients on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit. Clients and their families are provided unit-specific policies on admission.)
Books and Magazines
Hospital volunteers bring book carts with paperbacks and magazines to the nursing units a few times a week. Local and national newspapers are available from coin boxes outside the hospital's main entrance.
Mail and Gift Deliveries
If you're expecting only a short stay at the hospital, you may want to encourage well-wishers to send mail and gifts to your home. By the time items arrive at the hospital, you may already be home. For those staying longer, please ask loved ones to be mindful of the limited space in a hospital room when choosing flowers or gift baskets. Please be aware that latex balloons or strong smelling flowers such as lilies, hyacinth and roses can cause serious reactions for some staff and patients, and are not permitted.
Clearly address mail or parcels to:
Patient Name, Patient Room Number
c/o Ross Memorial Hospital
10 Angeline St. North
Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4M8
You may ask your family and friends to email you, too. Patient emails can be sent to email@example.com. They're printed and delivered each weekday.
For patients wishing to send outgoing mail, there is a mailbox just outside the main entrance.
Going Home
Hospital discharge information and services
On admission to hospital (or as early as possible), it is important to start planning for your safe discharge home. Once your acute medical treatment is complete, the next stage of your care may take place at home. For patients who do not require an acute level of care, the hospital environment is not an ideal place to recover.
The Central East LHIN Home and Community Care team and other community partners will work with your hospital care team to explore all available options to provide you with a safe transition home. This will allow you to consider your longer-term decisions in a safe, comfortable environment.
This approach is meant to ensure that you and all of our patients can access and receive the care most suited to your health needs as quickly as possible. We are committed to making this transition a smooth one for you and your family.
If changes in long term living arrangements are required, those decisions will be made once you are home again. Important decisions such as these are best made in your own home with your family supporting you. If you need to apply and wait for accommodation in a long term care facility, it is most likely that you will leave the hospital to apply and wait at home with the appropriate supports. The hospital is not the best place to await long term care.
As you prepare to leave the hospital, please make sure that you have all your belongings, as well as any prescriptions and instructions you need. If you have any questions about medications, diet, activities or return appointments, please ask your physician or nurse before leaving.
Most patients are discharged by 9:00am. If possible, arrange for a friend or family member to take you home. If no one is available, please talk to your nurse or hospital discharge planner about your options for travel home. There are some excellent options of which you may not be aware. Any charges for transportation are your responsibility.
Patient Accounts
The hospital accepts payment at the Cashier's office, located inside the main lobby. Payment is accepted by debit or credit card, cheque or cash. You can make a payment in person, by telephone, by mail or by clicking "Pay Your Bill" on the hospital's website, www.rmh.org.
The Cashier's office can be reached by calling 705-324-6111 ext 4229. If sending payment in the mail, please clearly address the envelope "Attn: Cashier's Office," and do not put cash in the mail. For the hospital's address, see "general information."
VisitingVisitors play an important role in our patients' healing and recovery. RMH encourages your involvement.
Visiting Hours
Thanks to helpful input from the community, Ross Memorial Hospital has relaxed the visiting policy and now provides guidelines for two types of visitors: support people (care partners) and guests.
Support people are chosen by the patients to be involved in their care. They help the patient and participate as a member of the care team. If the patient wishes, support people may stay at the Hospital overnight. These visits must be pre-arranged with the nurse and with other patients in the room.
Guests, who are usually extended family or friends, may now visit between the hours of 9:00am and 9:00pm.
In the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, visitors are welcome from 8:00am to 9:00pm. Visiting is restricted during group time and there are no overnight visitors permitted.
All visitors are asked to clean their hands before and after visiting a patient, and to be respectful of other patients' privacy and need for rest. They are also asked to excuse themselves when asked by the Hospital team in order to provide care for the patient or to clean the room.
Between 8:00pm and 6:00am, the only access to the hospital is through the Emergency department. If you need to access a nursing unit overnight, please speak to the Security Officer in the Emergency department. He or she will call the unit to get approval to let you in.
Questions about your loved one
Information concerning a patient's condition will only be released to family members and only with the patient's consent. One family member should be designated to act as the liaison between doctors, nursing staff and other family members. If the patient is accepting telephone calls, the calls will be referred to the patient; otherwise, the calls will be directed to the designated family member.
Contacting a Patient
If the patient you wish to reach has paid for telephone service, he or she can be reached directly, or through the hospital's switchboard. Get well wishes can be sent electronically via a form on the hospital's website, or by emailing email@example.com. Messages are delivered to patients each weekday.
Where can I breastfeed or change my baby's diaper?
Ross Memorial Hospital strives to be breastfeeding-friendly. This means that we provide a comfortable space for all breastfeeding mothers in the upper main lobby. You can find baby change tables in the public washrooms located off the main lobby on the first floor. They are also located in the washroom in the Emergency Department, the Diagnostic Imaging Department, and in the washrooms outside the cafeteria on the basement floor.
Shops & Services
The cafeteria is located on the basement floor, beside the Dialysis Unit, accessible by taking the yellow or blue elevator to the basement level. Each day, the Nutrition Services team offers a variety of hot and cold meals, a fresh salad bar, and deli counter, soup, desserts and take-out products. The cafeteria's hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1:30pm.
Vending and Change Machines
Vending machines can be found in the cafeteria and Emergency Department. Pop machines are available in the Cafeteria, Emergency Department, in the main lobby beside the Cashier's Office, and just a few steps from the Admitting Department. For customer service with the machines, call extension 4293.
Change machines are located in the main lobby across from the Cashier's office and in the Emergency Department.
Reflections Café & Gift shop
The Reflections Café & Gift Shop are operated by hospital volunteers and all profits are used to support the hospital. Both are located in the main lobby.
The Café offers hot and cold beverages, soup and sandwiches, as well as muffins and other baked goods. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm and weekends from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
The Gift Shop offers a large selection of items including flowers, cards, magazines, and personal items for sale. The gift shop is open 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, and 11:00am to 3:00pm on weekends.
Bank Machine (ATM)
For your convenience, bank machines are available in the main lobby beside the Cashier's office and in the Emergency Department.
Volunteering at RMH
Part of the Team
Ross Memorial Hospital has a dedicated team of hardworking volunteers who provide close to 40,000 hours of service to the hospital each year. In addition to our adult team of volunteers, we have an active program for 15-18 year-olds, known as our volunTEENs.
For more than 100 years, Auxiliary members have made a world of difference - to patients and their visitors, physicians and staff. Volunteers contribute their time throughout the hospital seven days a week. Some of their efforts generate revenue for the hospital, such as the gift shop, the café and lottery ticket sales.
Their dedication to the hospital is an inspiration. The hospital couldn't possibly provide the exceptional care our patients deserve without the help of our volunteers.
For more information on how to become a member of our volunteer team, call 324-6111 ext 4530 or visit our website, www.rmh.org/volunteers.
Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation
Every day and night, patients at the Ross Memorial Hospital are touched by the generosity of local donors like you.
From the IV pumps beside their beds and the monitors tracking their vital signs, to the MRI that gives physicians a precision view of an injury and the surgical tools that help them treat it… your support impacts care.
Donors give for many reasons: to say thanks, to remember a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion, to leave a legacy… to make a difference.
You can, too.
The Foundation staff is available to discuss the many ways gifts can be made:
General Donations
Special Events
Bequests By Will
Memorial Gifts
Monthly Gifts
Gifts of Listed Securities
Special Occasion Gifts
Gifts In Kind
Giftsof Insurance
Can I direct my donation to a certain area of the hospital?
Yes, you can. Gifts can be designated to:
- Where it's most needed
- Current appeal
- Equipment fund
- Education fund
- Specific program or unit
Designated donations purchase equipment that has been identified as an 'urgent need' in that area of the hospital. Each year, these equipment needs are prioritized by the Hospital and approved by the Board of Governors. All equipment, purchased through the hospital's budget or through generous donations, must follow a hospital approval process.
Donors help the hospital provide the highest quality of healthcare. Thank you for your support! To learn more about our current projects, or to make a donation, please contact us at 705-328-6146 or email@example.com. or visit our website, www.rmh.org/foundation.
10 Angeline St. North
Lindsay, ON K9V 4M8
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I haven't posted for a while as I have been really busy getting swaps together and things ready for the Craft Fair at Kedleston Hall tomorrow.
Kedleston Hall near Derby
It is all set up now just have to make a few price tags tonight and relax. Something I haven't done for a few weeks.
I have received the date for my Carpel Tunnel Op! 14th December!
I am in a total spin now trying to get everything done for Christmas before then. As I don't expect I will be able to do much with my hand after the op for a while.
More photos to follow as I left the camera at the Fair when I set up.
Happy stitching


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Thousands of Iraqis staged a protest rally in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad to voice their opposition to an upcoming visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.
Protesters gathered in Baghdad after Friday prayers, carrying signs calling bin Salman a war criminal and accusing Saudi Arabia of supporting ISIL and al-Qaeda Takfiri terrorists in their country, press tv reported.
The rally was organized by the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades, which is one of the groups that fought against ISIL.
According to the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, the Saudi crown prince plans to visit Iraq in the near future, but no date has been set yet.
The Saudi crown prince is already on a trip to the US during which he has met the leaders of a number of pro-Israeli lobbying groups as the kingdom is moving towards normalization of diplomatic relations with Israel.
Bin Salman's planned visit comes as the governments in Baghdad and Riyadh seek to mend their ties which have been strained for a long time. Abadi visited Riyadh in June last year after diplomatic relations between the two countries were restored in 2016.


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Occupy Wall Street protestors hold a sign during a demonstration on September 17, 2012 in San Francisco, California. An estimated 100 Occupy Wall Street protestors staged a demonstration and march through downtown San Francisco to mark the one year anniversary of the birth of the Occupy movement.
Occupy San Francisco protesters have returned to Justin Herman Plaza Monday evening vowing to "retake" the site of their previous encampment.
The plaza along the Embarcadero -- dubbed Bradley Manning Plaza by the protesters for a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst accused of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks -- was turned into a bustling camp late last year before protesters were told to evacuate the plaza by city officials.
Protesters returned to the plaza tonight following a day of rallies and marches to mark the one-year anniversary since the beginning of the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York.
Marches through downtown San Francisco streets this afternoon disrupted traffic and Muni service sporadically before a 5 p.m. rally in front of 555 California St.
Following the rally, several hundred protesters marched to Wells Fargo headquarters at 420 Montgomery St., gathering there for several hours.
A brass band was among those marching, and another group stood behind a large yellow banner proclaiming themselves "Foreclosure Fighters," the banner's background scrawled with the names of banks and investment firms like Fannie Mae and Chase.
The protesters chanted as they marched, including Occupy mainstays like "Banks got bailed out, we got sold out" and appropriated chants for the day like, "The system has got to die, happy birthday Occupy."
Outside of Wells Fargo's headquarters, demonstrators threw debt slips and financial paperwork into a trashcan, symbolically sending the banks a message that they did not intend to repay their debts.
Others painted a large yellow mural on the street that said, "Democracy not debt."
One protester, Scott Rossi, said he had been with Occupy SF from the beginning and that he was heartened to see such a large turnout for today's rally and march.
Rossi said that today's crowd appeared to be a little more militant and radical than the crowds Occupy protests initially drew last year.
Protesters then marched back through city streets, eventually arriving at Justin Herman Plaza at about 9 p.m., where they remained tonight vowing to "retake" the plaza. No arrests have been reported.


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It's amazing how much we can accomplish on a non-rainy weekend—with Tyler having two entire days to work with me on our house instead of his programming, we're able to make a ton of progress! Today, we focused on installing roof-decking, a task to which Tyler is far more suited than I. While he leapt around on the rafters, I stayed firmly planted on earth, cutting pieces of decking to length and handing them up to him.
The paneling we laid is purely aesthetic—soon there will be SIP panels resting on top of it. So, we only installed it on the portions of the house we'll see when we look up from the outside, under the eaves and gables. (In the next entry, I'll post more about the ceiling we'll see inside.)
Tyler is so freaking nimble! The cottage roof is much steeper than the grindbygg or the solar shed, but this fact didn't seem to slow him down. I have ceased to be worried when he climbs things—today I just gaped and marveled at his nimbleness. Go sweetie go!
It's awesome how much the roofing process has defined the space—this little frame is turning into a house!


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Experts say the credit crunch is loosening. But to get the best interest rate on your car loan, your credit score needs to be as high as possible. These days only about 10 percent of applicants qualify for the zero- or low-interest promotions offered by manufacturers.
Here are three questions to ask before you fill out your first credit application for a new car.
What's your ratio of debt to the credit you've been extended? About a third of your credit score is based on the ratio of what you owe to the credit limits you've been extended on your credit cards. To get the best credit score, you want your ratio to be no higher than 20 percent, and ideally, closer to 10 percent. In other words, if you have $20,000 in credit extended to you, you want to owe no more than $4,000. Your overall ratio and the ratios per card are assessed, so you can improve this ratio by spreading your debt out over more credit cards and applying for an additional card (which will cause your score to drop initially, but will rebound shortly).
Have you made a payment more than 30 days late? Another third of your credit score is based on how timely you are with making payments. Lenders won't report late payments to the credit bureaus unless they are at least 30 days late. If it is reported, it could lower a high credit score by as much as 100 points. If you must complete a car loan application with a missed payment on record and you don't have a history of late payments, you can call the company and ask if they'll make an adjustment to their report, but don't count on them to say yes.
How long is your credit history? Credit history makes up about 15 percent of the overall credit score. The more years you can show that you have been responsible in managing your credit, the better your credit score. As a result, it's best to keep your oldest credit accounts active, even if you use them only minimally, since closing them will affect your credit score negatively. If you are someone who has a short credit history, then you may get a better car loan rate in a few years, though remember that the credit ratio and timeliness of payments make up about two-thirds of your overall credit score.
Once you know the answers to the above questions, order your credit report from each of the three reporting bureaus. Everyone is entitled to a free credit report from each bureau annually from AnnualCreditReport.com, but these don't contain credit scores.
Go over the reports carefully, making sure it's 100 percent accurate. Follow the instructions that accompany the credit report to correct any errors, especially ones that relate to late payments, credit limits and balances carried and length of time each account has been open, as these are the items that have the greatest impact on your credit score and your car loan. After checking your free credit report for errors, buying one report with a credit score is a good idea.


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The Best Daily Deals in San Francisco – Little Pim – $60 to Spend on Language-Learning Products.
Great deal from Living Social! $30 for $60 worth of products from Little Pim foreign language learning products at their online store. http://www.littlepim.com/ . This deal expires in 6 days.
M still loves watching Little Pim and his antics. We have the six DVD sets in both Chinese and French. This award winning series was created by Julia Pimsleur Levine (daughter of the creator of the very popular Pimsleur method of learning languages). I don't depend on this series to actually teach M Chinese or French since a live speaker is a far better method, but I do use it to reinforce what I am already teaching him. Many of the foreign language products available right now are frequently made overseas and lack the style, sensibility, and production quality of children's products developed in the West. (I have several other DVD sets purchased in the US and overseas.) Little Pim is a great choice in the latter group of products.
Highly recommended for children under 5.


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Eberg - 3 nominations for IMA
Tonight the Icelandic music business celebrates the music achievements of 2009 on television with live music, awards and impressive hairdos. Yep, it's time for The 2010 Icelandic Music Awards.
You might remember that this time last year Toggi and Bjarki snatched the 'Best Song' award, but tonight we are keeping all available body parts crossed for Einar Tönsberg, or Eberg. And we have a good reason to, as he is nominated for 3 important awards.
Feldberg's 'Don't be a stranger' is nominated for Pop album of the Year, 'Dreamin' is nominated for Song of the Year, and Einar himself is nominated as Composer of the Year for his work with Feldberg and Eberg. Not too shabby.
This is a good opportunity to nudge you gently towards Ebergmusic.com, Eberg's FB Fan Page, Feldberg's FB Fan Page and the relative MySpace sites of Eberg and Feldberg. That should keep you busy for a while.


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Free Easter Resources for your Youth Ministry
The folks over at youthministry360 have just launched another round of free resources, just in time for Easter. They're giving away three different Easter Bible study lessons, PLUS a set of 10-day Easter devotions for your students. It's solid stuff that will help your teenagers prepare their hearts and minds for Easter. Easter is such a powerful time for Christ-followers. These tools will help you lead students to both reflect on and celebrate Christ's death and resurrection.
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