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Reimagining hospital food: How The Ottawa Hospital is transforming the patient mealtime experience
In 2024, we launched the trial phase of our Patient Food Transformation Project. The goal was to see if it is possible to improve the overall nutrition and quality of food we serve to our patients, while increasing bedside hospitality, enhancing the overall sustainability of our food services, and not increasing operational costs. Our trial wrapped in 2025 with very promising results.
How we’re helping over 1,400 paramedics enhance patient care and safety
The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) is on a mission to enhance what happens after you dial 911. Here are three new ways this team is helping paramedics deliver better, safer care to their patients.
New program fills gap in care for teens and young adults with cancer
For young people, a cancer diagnosis can disrupt their education, careers, relationships and family-building goals. Our Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program supports AYAs on their cancer journey, complementing the care provided by their care team.
Less time charting means more time with patients: How The Ottawa Hospital is using AI to support patient care
“I’m seeing and treating more patients.” Find out how DAX Copilot, a powerful AI assistant, is helping our physicians cut down on paperwork, improve their own well-being and spend more time with patients.
New reusable surgical gowns a step towards greener operating rooms
The Ottawa Hospital is finding safe, innovative ways to reduce medical waste in its operating rooms by using more environmentally sustainable products.
“Crash testers”: Preparing our health-care teams for real-life emergencies
Swapping patients for manikins, our Simulation Patient Safety Program recreates medical emergencies right in our hospital, allowing our care teams to “crash test” their responses to cardiac arrests, respiratory failures, mass casualty events and more. Dive into this Q&A for a closer look at how this training program enhances patient safety and quality of care.
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