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Paramedics honoured for service to Islanders
Paramedics who have put in demanding and stressful hours protecting the health of Islanders were honoured today at the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Awards. Health and Wellness Minister Ernie Hudson joined paramedics and managers of Island EMS to recognize...
EMT Continuing Education Requirements Policy
This document describes the continuing education requirements for Emergency Medical Technicians.
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI private nursing homes to meet provincial licensing requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions for Insulin Pump Users
Includes helpful advice on when to seek assistance from your pump company, diabetes educator and your nearest emergency department.
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016)
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016) are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI community care facilities to meet provincial licensing require
Insulin Pump Resources for Pumpers
Frequently Asked Questions for Insulin Pump Users includes helpful advice on when to seek assistance from: your pump company your diabetes educator your nearest emergency department Sick Day Management on an Insulin Pump provides important points to remember if you are sick and /...
New dedicated transfer units will alleviate pressure on ambulance services starting this Fall
New dedicated ambulance transfer units will hit the road this Fall to alleviate pressure on our ground ambulance system by providing non-urgent transfers by four dedicated units leaving more ambulances on the road to respond to emergency situations. A newly created class of...
Improved COPD programs help Islanders breathe easier
Brian Crabbe remembers stopping to help push a stranded car out of a snow drift and becoming so winded he considered calling 9-1-1. Shortness of breath is one of the symptoms of the chronic lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that affects some 8,000...
Mobile Mental Health Response Service launches
A province-wide Mobile Mental Health Response Service is now providing support to Islanders who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Islanders experiencing a mental health crisis can call the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line at 1-833-553-6983 where a mental health...