Ontario Region

CANNT Journal, Oct-Dec, 2008

South West and Central South Region

Adam Linton Dialysis Unit (London)

* Staff prepared CANNT poster presentation. Renal Education Day was held at Victoria Hospital. Vascular Access Task Team reconvened after a summer break.

London Health Sciences Centre (South St. Dialysis Unit)

* A poster presentation at CANNT on "Targeting Dry Weight Treatment Plan." The unit is on the beginning stage of Quality Improvement Project of Showering Technique on patients with a Permacath.

* This unit has the most fistula/graft accesses among the London renal programs.

Grand River Hospital (Kitchener)

* Palmerston Satellite Unit has opened. There are six stations and it is not up to capacity yet. The unit welcomes a new vascular surgeon.

* Joy Bevan has left dialysis to accept a promotion within the organization.

North Region

North Bay General Hospital (Scollard Site)

* Five staff from the unit attended CANNT in Quebec City. The unit is anticipating new dialysis machines in the next few months. In the late fall 2010, the unit will be moving to the new hospital site currently under construction.

* Congratulations to Sue Palmateer for achieving CNeph(C) in addition to completing her BScN.

* Lynda Perrault (unit clerk for 10 years) officially retired in July, but returned part-time this fall. Ann Hummel is now the unit's full time clerk.

* The unit has been busy with many acute dialysis procedures in the critical care unit over the summer.

Sudbury Regional Hospital (Nephrology Unit)

* After 34 years of dedicated service in the nephrology department, Ron Mazey has moved to another position in the hospital. Ron had been a renal technician, head technician and manager and, just before leaving, he was the supervisor of the department. Stephanie Cranston has taken over Ron's position as Supervisor of Nephrology.

* Nephrology Unit moved on the weekend of CANNT. All areas of nephrology previously scattered around the hospital are relocating on the 9th floor of North Tower of the hospital. It will be a different concept than the unit is used to and change can be difficult. However, the staff and patients are up for the challenge.

* The unit is planning a dinner and learn in November, a presentation by Dr. Berall.