Erie Shores HealthCare outlines their 2020-21 Quality Improvement Plan

LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare recently announced their Quality Improvement Plan for 2020-21.

The hospital is forging forward with plans to improve wait times in the E.R., expediting patient stays and redefining the patient experience.

As well as looking after the overall patient experience, Erie Shores HealthCare is promoting safety for everyone, including staff, patients and visitors.

Under their ‘Care Happens Here’ motto, the hospital continues to update and improve their policies to ensure a positive patient experience.

“At ESHC, we are on a continuous journey of quality improvement,” said Kristin Kennedy, Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President of Patient Services at Erie Shores. “As your community hospital in Essex County, we are continuously engaged in multiple quality improvement activities, employing new practices and processes so that we can improve the quality of our services and continue to provide the highest quality care and experiences for our patients and their families.”

The Quality Improvement Plan is one of the tools they use to track performance in a selection of high-priority areas, including patient safety, and timely access to effective care. For more information visit erieshoreshealthcare.ca.