Receiving a cancer diagnosis is often a life changing event. For many patients with cancer, the focus is understandably on fighting the disease, however many newly diagnosed patients aren’t aware that managing the side effects of cancer treatment can be one of the biggest challenges they face. While cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, … Read more
When a child has a medical condition that requires IV care, pediatric friendly care is vital to decrease worry, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the stress and fear of caregivers. Pediatric friendly IV care includes the language healthcare workers use to talk to kids about their vascular access treatment, as well as ensuring the highest … Read more
Post-operative wound care starts in the operating room and continues all the way through to how patients manage their incisions at home. From hospital to home it’s critical patients have the right incision care education and dressings to support the undisturbed healing of their post-operative wounds. Preventing infections and finding comfort after surgery are both … Read more
The role of bedside nursing is becoming increasingly important as healthcare systems become more complex and patients require more specialized care. The importance of bedside nursing cannot be overstated. Bedside nurses directly contribute to better patient outcomes, improved patient satisfaction and increased healthcare efficiency. The trouble is, not all bedside nurses are equipped with the … Read more
Despite the prevalence of intravenous (IV) therapy, not enough attention is given to the securement technique and IV dressings used, including the host of complications that can occur all based upon which IV dressing was applied. Not all IV dressings are made equal, and the choice of dressing, including factors such as acrylic vs. silicone, … Read more
If you’ve worked in healthcare in the past few years, you know that patient centered care has taken center stage when it comes to both the discussions and innovations around the quality and provision of healthcare. However, with recent pressures and demands on the system and healthcare professionals themselves – including the rise of healthcare … Read more
Bedside nursing not only involves delivering care like taking vital signs, running IV-lines and administering medications, it also involves becoming a patient advocate – speaking up for the unique needs and safety of your patients. However, while patient advocacy has been embraced by many organizations and healthcare teams, it’s often limited in practice. There are … Read more
Healthcare-associated bloodstream infections, if not identified and treated quickly enough, can lead to the development of sepsis: a serious complication of infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection that results in the death of at least 350,000 adults in America each year and 2.9 million children around the world. In fact, sepsis is the … Read more
C-section scars shouldn’t leave a lasting mark beyond a faint line. Yet, many C-section incisions lead to infections, prolonged trauma and unwanted scarring that goes beyond the initial incision line. A C-section is a major surgery of the abdomen performed to deliver a baby. During a C-section, the skin of the abdomen – and all … Read more
After a surgery, many patients think the hard part is over – but caring for postoperative incisions can become more stressful than the surgery itself due to the risk of infection in the surgical site. Although surgical site infections (SSIs) are preventable, they are the leading cause of readmission to hospitals after surgery, and at … Read more
Mr. Pedlar has been a member of the Board of Directors since January 14, 2010. Previously, Mr. Pedlar was President of Pedlar Ventures Limited, a private venture investment and consulting firm based in Oakville, Ontario. He has served in senior executive positions with public companies including temporary Chief Financial Officer, Cygnal Technologies Corp., October 2007; President, Cedara Software Corp., 2005 to 2006; Chief Financial Officer, Cedara Software Corp., 2004 to 2005; and Director of Finance, Cedara Software Corp., 2000 to 2004. Mr. Pedlar has also held senior executive positions with Merge Healthcare and IMAX Corporation. Mr. Pedlar holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Allison University, a post-graduate diploma in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Canadian Chartered Accountant.
