McHappy Day - Thank You!

Yesterday - May 2, 2012 - was McHappy Day. Many people in our community rolled up their sleeves and went behind-the-scenes at local Richmond Hill McDonald's restaurants to help raise funds for York Central Hospital. 


From serving customers to working the drive through and selling McHappy Day swag, York Central Hospital & Foundation's volunteers, physicians and staff did a great job and the day was a tremendous success!


York Central Hospital Foundation is the gracious and proud recipient of funds raised through Steve Forman of Formal Foods' McDonald's restaurants in Richmond Hill. 


All funds raised from this years event will be designated towards the Paediatric Refurbishment Project at York Central Hospital. 


Thank you to Steve Forman and to everyone to pitched in to raise awareness and funds. Your efforts are truly improving healthcare for our community!

Media Release: YCH 1st Hospital in YR To Receive BPSO

Media Release - York Central First Hospital in York Region to Receive Best Practice Spotlight Organization Designation

April 30, 2012

Richmond Hill, ON – York Central Hospital is honoured to announce it is now designated as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) through the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). Achieving this designation recognizes that our hospital has successfully implemented an unprecedented 17 recommendations of the RNAO’s internationally recognized Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) over the three year program.

The BPSO journey engaged nurses and other professionals from a variety of roles and specialty areas to actively collaborate in implementing evidenced based practice. As well as improving clinical outcomes, these projects empower and invigorate nurses and allied health members, strengthen nursing practice and raise the profile of nurses as knowledge professionals.

In addition, the BPSO program has significantly contributed to the hospital meeting many strategic objectives. By implementing these 17 BPGs across the hospital, York Central Hospital is demonstrating its commitment to creating a practice environment that actively supports clinicians in applying the best evidence to practice. From caring for children with asthma and helping new moms with breastfeeding to caregiver strategies for older adults with delirium, dementia and depression, this process will continue to benefit patient care across the healthcare continuum.

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