4MG | Personal table side fans for patients to stay cool during warm days. |
5FB | Replacement fabric for chairs to enhance patient comfort. |
5FB | Additional portable vital signs machine to provide more efficient and timely care for patients. |
7 Surgical | Dementia Fidget Lap Blankets to ease restlessness and anxiety. |
7 Surgical | Portable radios to provide entertainment and foster relaxation. |
9/10 AMH | VR headset, games, DVD players and sensory items to promote meaningful engagement and socialization. |
9AMH | Weighted furniture to ensure patient comfort and safety. |
ACTT (Brant) | Gift cards for marginalized patients to purchase basic necessities which will improve physical and mental well-being. |
ACTT (Haldimand Norfolk) | Gift cards to purchase basic necessities and cleaning supplies to maintain their living environment and self-care. |
ACTT2 | Gift cards for marginalized patients to purchase basic necessities which will improve physical and mental well-being. |
Bariatrics Medical Outpatient | Meal replacement program to ensure patients have access to nutritious and healthy meals to assist with weight management. |
Birthing | TENS Machine to provide an alternate form of pain relief for labouring mothers. |
Bridge to Recovery Program | Gift cards, ice packs, protective covers and fidget toys to improve the emotional well-being of patients. |
Complex Care | Replacement microwave ovens to allow patients and families to enjoy homemade meals during long stays. |
Complex Care & Medical Rehabilitation | Replacement otoscope & ear syringe to enhance the care delivered to patients. |
Concurrent Disorders | Gift cards to purchase art and gardening supplies to support recovery and the reduction of mental health symptoms. |
Critical Care Research/ICU | Produce an original colouring book designed by McMaster University students and purchase colouring supplies to calm and entertain patients during their hospital stay. |
CTU 4BD | Massage chair, fans and comfort care items to improve the physical and mental wellness of patients. |
Diagnostic Imaging | MRI compatible walker to allow patients to walk independently into the MRI room and reduce the risk of falling. |
Diagnostic Imaging | Wedge positioning pads and sponges to enhance patient comfort and ensure optimal imaging. |
Diagnostic Imaging | 2 new water stations to provide a convenient location for patients to access water for their ultrasound examination. |
Diagnostic Services | 2-step patient positioner and DR protector to ensure patient safety and support during standing x-rays. |
Diagnostic Services | Breast models to educate patients on how procedures are conducted. The models improve overall awareness while reducing patient anxiety. |
Dialysis and Independent Therapies | Gel Pads to provide support and comfort during dialysis. |
Dialysis Unit | Gift cards to ensure low-income patients are able to have nutritious and healthy meals. |
Dual Diagnosis Clinic | Activities, sensory items and adaptive equipment to stimulate and promote mental wellness. |
Emergency Department | Clothes, bus tickets and medical supplies for recently discharged patients, fostering dignity and supporting their overall health and well-being. |
Hematology | Compassionate iron sucrose treatments to help patients in need to overcome the symptoms of iron deficiency and improve their quality of life. |
Hemodialysis | Gel pads and tympanic thermometers to provide comfort and relief during treatment. |
ICU & CCRT | TVs to provide entertainment and improve overall mood and satisfaction. |
MASH (Men’s Addiction Service Hamilton) | Warm blanket machine to provide immediate comfort for patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms. |
Medicine | Compassionate monoferric treatments to help vulnerable patients overcome the symptoms of iron deficiency and improve their quality of life. |
Medicine | BiPAP masks to provide non-invasive treatment for patients undergoing treatment or therapy. |
Mountain One | Warm blanket machine to deliver comfort and warmth while reducing stress and anxiety. |
N2 | White noise machines to promote restful and consistent sleep. |
Nephrology/RTU (social work) | Gift cards, emergency funds, and home maintenance to address food insecurities and improve quality of life. |
Occupational Therapy | ROHO cushions, oxygen tank holders, varilite cushions and resting hand splints to enhance patient comfort. |
Orchard One | TVs to provide entertainment and improve overall mood and satisfaction. |
Orchard One | Veinlite Vein Finder to provide efficient and timely care. Patients will no longer have to wait as long or be transferred to a different unit. |
Outpatient | Additional blood pressure machines to provide efficient and timely care for patients. |
Outpatient Clinic | Patient recliner chair to provide comfort to patients undergoing difficult treatments. |
Outpatient Forensic Psychiatry | Clothing and toiletries to foster dignity and self-confidence while improving overall well-being |
Palliative Care | Portable fans to keep patients cool and comfortable. Gift cards to provide coffee or a meal to family members as they stay by their loved one’s bedside. |
PES (psychiatric emergency services) | Electronics, walker, clothing, personal hygiene, blankets, therapeutic packages to provide comfort, entertainment and improved self-image. |
Portering & Linen | Additional Staxi chair cushions to enhance patient comfort |
RAAM (Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic) | Coffee station and ear buds to create a more welcoming environment to support their recovery. Gift cards and bus tickets to help support their well-being, increase engagement and support retention rates. |
Satellite Hemodialysis | Headphones, electric blankets, and donut cushions to provide entertainment and comfort during treatment. |
Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic | Fans, clothing and toiletries to help foster dignity and improve patient comfort. |
SCIS | CD players to play music to improve mood and engagement. Additional clocks and alarms to support and encourage participation in daily routines. |
SCIS | Luggage and reusable shopping bags to provide to patients in need. This will help to transport their belongings, while also enhancing their self-worth, decreasing stigma and assisting with their recovery. |
SHF, Complex Care/Medical Rehab, 2ALC/6ALC, Ambulatory | Transportation vouchers for patients who require assistance traveling to medical appointments and treatments. This will allow patients to gain access to care in the most appropriate location, while fostering dignity and respect. |
Social Work | Cellphones and pre-paid calling cards to remove any communication barriers for patients in need. Providing access to their care providers and support systems to improve patient outcomes. |
Social Work | PocketTalkers to provide better care and communication for hearing impaired patients. |
Special Care Nursery | Noise cancelling headphones to help reduce background noise and promote patient privacy. |
Special Care Nursery | Gel donuts to comfort and support a newborn’s head. Twin transport harnesses to allow both babies to travel together in an ambulance or transport vehicle. |
Urgent Care | Step stools, charging stations, kid activities, tall back chair, and TV to improve the overall comfort and experience of the waiting area. |
Volunteer Resources | Books, games, and knitting supplies to provide activities for patients to promote socialization while also developing their relationship with staff. |
YASUP (Young Adult Substance Use Program) | Writing supplies, fidget toys, snacks, gift cards to help support their well-being, increase engagement and support retention rates. |
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