The author of the “UHN Connecting Patients with Culturally Appropriate Foods for their Health” blog highlights the importance of cultural awareness and food in healthcare. While nutrition is a science, food is personal and there are many factors that influence the way we eat. A one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition is no longer appropriate. It is important […]
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UHN Connecting Patients with Culturally Appropriate Foods for their Health
Introduction written by Jessica Schierbeck, Director, Strategic Solutions, who is the lead for the People-Centred Care Leadership Program Our People-Centred Care Leadership Program includes regular opportunities for learners to compare what they have learned against experiences they have had either as healthcare professionals or as patients or family members. This kind of reflection is important […]
Patient Engagement and Zero Suicide
After launching our People-Centred Care Leadership Program in September, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional people-centred practices and initiatives. Each year, HealthCareCAN, CPSI and HSO partner to offer the Patient Engagement in Patient Safety program which recognizes leading practices in this area. In 2019, one of the organizations and teams recognized was St. […]
Wendy Scott: Celebrating 40 years as an esteemed instructor and advisor with CHA Learning
CHA Learning is pleased to recognize Wendy Scott for 40 years of dedicated service as a valued instructor and advisor in the Food Service and Nutrition Management Program. Wendy has been a faculty member with CHA Learning since early in her career, and has supported hundreds of students over the years. She began as an […]
CHA Learning and HealthCareCAN Member Scholarships
For many HealthCareCAN members, the annual CHA Learning Member Scholarship (used towards any CHA Learning program of a Member’s choice ) is one of the most valuable benefits of membership. More and more, members are further leveraging the value of this Scholarship by using it as part of a strategy to engage staff in their […]
Reflections on the Nourish Food for Health Symposium: “Building a future where the impact of food on health is understood and valued”
On May 15th and 16th, 2019 over 200 passionate people from across North America came together to discuss strategies, practices, and policies to build a better food culture in healthcare for patients, staff, communities and future generations. These conversations took place at the Food for Health Symposium organized and hosted by Nourish, a multi-disciplinary team […]
Student spotlight: Lindsey Page
We are immensely proud of all our CHA Learning alumni who are making a difference in healthcare. Lindsey Page graduated from our Health Information Management (HIM) Program in 2015 and then went on to complete our Patient-Centred Experience and Design Program (PaCED) in 2018. Lindsey speaks below about the impact of these educational experience on […]
The Importance of Understanding Food Allergies to a Food Service Manager
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Many of us know someone who has an allergy to certain foods or may be allergic ourselves. Food allergies have become more prevalent in recent years, and have gained much more attention from the public. Food Allergy Canada is focusing on several key messages for Food Allergy Awareness Month. […]
Government budgets: what they are, why they matter, and how to read them
The first thing to know about reading a government’s budget is that a government budget is not a ‘budget’ in the common sense of the word. You and I might have a personal, family, or business budget that lays out how much we can spend on food, entertainment, luxuries, etc. and still meet our savings […]
A first of its kind: People-Centred Care Leadership Program
As part of Patient Experience Week, CHA Learning is proud to announce our new People-Centred Care Leadership Program which we’ve developed in partnership with Health Standards Organization (HSO). We asked HSO’s Managing Director, Feria Bacchus, to share more about HSO’s People-Centred Care (PCC) philosophy and approach and why they wanted to partner with CHA Learning […]
