Code Blues become a rare occurrence
Code Blues used to sound every day at Hamilton Health Sciences, but the Hamilton Early Warning System (HEWS), measuring six vital signs has been used to dramatically reduce their incidence. Now, it can be days before one hears a Code Blue.
Sepsis: A serious but preventable threat
By: Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud Sepsis is a widely unknown but life-threatening response to an infection anywhere in the body. It triggers...
Designing the future of medical education
By Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud, director, medical education On July 1, Hamilton Health Sciences welcomed a new cohort of physician residents:...