The Transition to Practice Program strives to support newly graduated Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) employed at Health PEI throughout their first year of practice and beyond. Newly graduated nurses beyond their first year of practice may also access...
The Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award recognizes a Health PEI employee working in long-term care who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the person-centered care philosophy. Person-centered care means: Treating residents as individuals Working with residents to help them make decisions and manage their health Forming trusting and supportive relationships with residents Considering residents’ needs, wishes, values, family dynamics, social circumstances and lifestyles Being compassionate and respectful Engaging in activities with residents Providing residents with...
When Ron Profit was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago at aged 51, he was sent to Toronto for surgery. “My prostate gland was removed along with some lymph nodes,” he said. “I was relieved to learn that the cancer had not spread, and, at that time, I didn’t require...
Prince Edward Island’s Stroke Care Program is among the first in the country to be recognized by Accreditation Canada with Distinction in Stroke Service status, meeting national standards for stroke care excellence. Achieving Distinction indicates that Health PEI’s Stroke Care...
Government is committed to modernizing mental health services, including safety and security upgrades at Hillsborough Hospital. In 2017-18 Prince Edward Island will begin a master plan for mental health programming and facilities. This work will bring mental health services more...
This Annual Report provides an overview of Health PEI's accomplishments, challenges, performance and financial results for 2023-2024.
Patient experience is an important part of the quality of health care one receives. It is everything from a patient’s communication with health care providers, to their ability to get a timely appointment, to receiving information about their care. Patient navigators A patient...
The Health PEI Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Gardam as the permanent CEO for Health PEI. Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors following a competitive search. Dr. Gardam has been Interim CEO of Health PEI since the...
This Annual Report provides an overview of Health PEI's accomplishments, challenges, performance and financial results for 2022-2023.
Health PEI and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are pleased to announce a tentative three-year collective agreement covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. CUPE members in health care (Locals 805, 1051, 1778, and 1779) will vote on the agreement on...