This case study examines the intermittent catheterization practice recommendations for nurses. They mark a Canadian collaboration to help make single-use catheters available. Read More... "New recommendations for intermittent catheterization | Case study"
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) are among the most vulnerable in Ontario and are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) has pivoted to respond to the needs of the spinal cord injury community through this pandemic. Read More... "Charity Spotlight – Spinal Cord Injury Ontario"
The pandemic has prompted creativity with virtual codesign by entrepreneurs in Ontario responding to demonstrate what Tech for Good means. Read More... "Examples of Ontario virtual codesign during social isolation"
A joint Canadian position statement between Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence and colorectal surgeons marks a poignant step. This case study explores the process of this collaboration been nurses and physicians to improve outcomes for patients undergoing ostomy surgery. Read More... "New position statement – Preoperative stoma site marking | Case study"
There is now optimism that the once fragmented players in Waterloo Region are beginning to coalesce in bringing a health tech incubator to fruition. Here we explore the latest Waterloo Medtech proceedings report. Read More... "Bringing a health tech incubator to fruition | Waterloo Medtech proceedings"
“Aging well is an expensive, important issue–one that goes far beyond healthcare.” The Future of Aging is artistic and balanced in its presentation with poignantly research quotes to complement the text. Read More... "The Future of Aging goes far beyond healthcare"
These 7 books changed our thinking in 2019. Find out why they are worthwhile reads and could be a valuable use of your time. Read More... "7 worthwhile reads that changed our thinking in 2019"
A landmark step to see the pioneering new Medical Innovation Xchange open in Waterloo Region. MIX will allow medtech start-ups to scale. Read More... "Landmark Medical Innovation Xchange opens"
The Tech for Good Declaration should have been the headline of the True North conference, as it tackled the difficult question of ethics in innovation. Read More... "Tech for Good Declaration revisited"
We preview the 2019 Waterloo MedTech conference on October 2, on Building a Successful Medtech Infrastructure that tries to mobilize a call to action in Waterloo Region. Read More... "Building a Successful Medtech Infrastructure"
