Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is proud to invest in your health by funding several pieces of urgently needed lifesaving equipment and community initiatives.
The Belmont rapid infuser is essential for providing high-speed delivery of warmed blood and body fluids, a critical need in trauma situations. Unlike the Ranger high flow device, which poses risks such as potential bag disconnects and backflow issues, the Belmont is a preferred choice in trauma centers for its user-friendly design and reliability. When saving a patient’s life, the last thing one wants is to deal with malfunctioning equipment. The Belmont enables staff to focus on life-saving measures and avoids traumatic incidents like blood spatter during resuscitation, ultimately enhancing patient care and experience. In situations where every second counts, this superior device can make a significant difference in patient outcomes.
We are in need of sleeper chairs to support families of palliative patients, providing comfort and emotional support during difficult times. Currently lacking this essential equipment in our medicine unit, we face challenges accommodating multiple family members or overnight stays for patients. A recent instance highlighted the necessity for sleeper chairs when a patient’s mom had to spend the night in an uncomfortable chair, impacting both her and the patient’s well-being. With sleeper chairs, families can stay overnight with their loved ones, fostering a supportive environment and allowing patients to focus on healing without added stress or discomfort.
A portable ultrasound machine allows ultrasounds to be taken at the point of care, increasing the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment. This new piece provides greatly improved image clarity from older models. Its clarity and mobility provide reliable second-screening diagnosis.
The Logic E10 Ultrasound unit is a cutting-edge technology used for general imaging and interventional ultrasound guided procedures, featuring high-definition imaging, advanced ergonomics, a high-resolution display, and XDclear probes for superior image quality. As a long-awaited replacement for our outdated unit, this latest GE model offers improved diagnostic capabilities, crucial for enhancing patient care, department efficiency, and staff morale. With the potential to decrease repeat exams, increase patient scans, and prevent staff injuries, this new unit will significantly benefit our ultrasound procedures, particularly in critical cases requiring biopsies and drainages.
We are in need of sleeper chairs to support families of palliative patients, providing comfort and emotional support during difficult times. Currently lacking this essential equipment in our medicine unit, we face challenges accommodating multiple family members or overnight stays for patients. A recent instance highlighted the necessity for sleeper chairs when a patient’s mom had to spend the night in an uncomfortable chair, impacting both her and the patient’s well-being. With sleeper chairs, families can stay overnight with their loved ones, fostering a supportive environment and allowing patients to focus on healing without added stress or discomfort.
An AccuVein Vein Viewer is a small handheld laser camera projection that maps out peripheral veins on the skin. It improves first stick success, and decreases procedure time and patient pain, overall increasing patient comfort and satisfaction. It has many uses from improving the experience of a pediatric patient, to gaining life-saving IV access in an emergency.
Power drills are used in most orthopedic cases. RMH OR currently has three F1 power drill sets, which are a favorite among our orthopedic surgeons due to their lightweight handpieces which helps reduce hand fatigue. F1 drill sets come with two handpieces, four drill attachments, and one chuck key but only one motor meaning only one handpieces can be used at a time thus not being used to its full potential.
The implementation of these powered procedure stretchers over the current manual ones will not only enhance the patient experience but also significantly reduce the risk of injuries to our staff, who currently manually pump stretchers for up to 27 patients daily. This extensive manual pumping process, requiring precise adjustments for each surgeon’s specifications, is physically demanding and will be greatly alleviated with the new stretchers. Our care aides, Maria and Laurene, play vital roles in our cataract clinic team, assisting patients into the operating theater, positioning them on the stretcher, and ensuring optimal alignment. With over 400 pumps daily, support for the new tables is eagerly anticipated by our hardworking team, providing much-needed relief and excitement for their upcoming workdays.
An ablation/bone shaver is a specialized medical tool used in orthopedic surgeries to precisely remove damaged or excess bone tissue. This device plays a crucial role in procedures such as arthroscopic surgery, where it can effectively treat conditions like arthritis, bone spurs, or joint injuries. By accurately targeting and removing problematic bone tissue, the ablation/bone shaver helps reduce pain, improve joint function, and promote faster recovery times for patients. Its minimally invasive approach and ability to spare healthy tissue make it an essential tool in orthopedic surgery, allowing surgeons to provide patients with relief from pain and restore mobility in their joints efficiently.
Donations to the Baillie House Resident Council Fund supports recreation and program activities, special projects, and general comfort items to enhance the quality of life for residents of Baillie House.
We are pleased to support programs and initiatives in the community that encourage and promote healthy living.
These grants are awarded to our multi-disciplinary health care teams who work at Ridge Meadows Hospital and Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Health Services for professional development.
These grants are awarded to departments for projects or resources that enhance or have a positive impact on patient care and innovative ideas that can help frontline staff do their jobs better or make their work more effective.
Donations to McKenney Creek Hospice support the patients, staff, and volunteers who provide quality hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care to the patients and families in McKenney Creek Hospice.
If a patient is without clothes after an emergency procedure or receiving care for an extended period without basic hygiene tools, we can fulfill these needs. Our Patient Resource Cupboard provides items like basic hygiene necessities, simple clothing, shoes, spare readers, and hearing devices and batteries.
These funds support client comfort, education, equipment and special projects for the clients and families who use services of the pediatric department.
The Foundation is pleased to support new researchers/Principal Investigators to complete a definitive research study or to engage in preliminary research.
Our Social Work department provides lifestyle assistance through things like grocery cards, housekeeping vouchers, meal vouchers, and more to people who are unable to fulfill these needs in their life because of their health or barriers like having no family or support to assist them.
Vascular Lab Pilot Project at Ridge Meadows Hospital.
We are proud to sponsor the VolunTEEN Program at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Funds are used for expenses directly related to the VolunTEEN Program and may include items such as t-shirts and orientation expenses.
For a printable PDF version of the 2024-25 Commitment List, either scan the QR code above or click the link below.
For more information please email Maureen Pain or call 604.463.1822.
