Clothes for Care
Megan Valente, Volunteer Coordinator

To promote safe and timely discharges, we propose “Clothes for Care” tent cards in nursing break rooms—raising awareness of the hospital’s clothing cupboard and providing staff with easy access to essential patient resources through volunteer services.

What’s Next? The Patient Communication Calendar
James Shaughnessy, Rehab Assistant

A simple, patient-centered solution: a monthly calendar on each patient’s chart to track procedures and appointments. This tool enhances team communication, reduces errors, and improves care coordination by keeping everyone aligned.

Powering Innovation: In-House Data Centre
Tanner Boyle, Research Assistant

Investing in a dedicated Data Centre unlocks powerful opportunities for collaborative, high-performance research, drives innovation in data and IT technologies, enhances security by reducing reliance on third-party platforms, and positions us to attract top talent, generate jobs, and secure new research funding.

3D Printing: Bringing Health Care to Life
Gordon Jones, Systems Integration & Development Specialist

3D printing unlocks limitless potential to create custom tools, models, and solutions on demand. Let’s promote this technology across the hospital to drive innovation, improve patient care, and support problem-solving at every level.

Parking Lot Life-Preservers
Terry Fode, Patient Safety Improvement Specialist

Enhance hospital navigation with QR-coded signs in parking lots that link to digital maps and auditory guidance with reassuring messages. Pair this with Wayfinding Volunteers stationed near the main entrance to offer real-time support, helping patients find their way and easing the stress of arrival.

Beyond the Walls: Live Outdoor Stream for Patients
Richard Kwiatkowski, Project Planner, Capital & Program Development

Help improve mental health, wellbeing, recovery and reduce stress by connecting with nature through an exterior live camera feed.  Many staff and bedridden patients do not have a direct view outside.  I believe that a live feed to the pond, river, or even to the CVS construction site would benefit many people.

Snap to Solutions: Fast Track Maintenance QR Code
Vamsi Dasari and Hujaifa Muaz, Team Leads, Security

We propose implementing a QR code system in each room to streamline maintenance and safety reporting. This easy, quick solution will reduce delays and missed work orders, improving response times, operational efficiency, and patient safety.

Voice of Care: Hospital Communication with VOCERA
Vanessa Kroeker & Shannon McMillan, Physiotherapists

We propose implementing VOCERA—a hands-free, voice-activated communication system that enhances real-time situational awareness, streamlines workflows, and improves patient safety by keeping care teams instantly connected across the hospital.