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Cision Canada
18 hours ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
Bayshore HealthCare - Integrated Care Solutions Division Awarded "Accredited with Commendation" by Accreditation Canada
TORONTO, July 31, 2025 /CNW/ - Bayshore HealthCare (Bayshore) is proud to announce its Integrated Care Solutions (ICS) division has achieved Accredited with Commendation status from Accreditation Canada following its first-ever accreditation assessment. Integrated Care Solutions offers three unique services under its division: the Neurological Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario (NRIO) residential homes program, Transitional Care Units (TCU) program, and a community-based program (At-Home/Community). This designation recognizes Bayshore's strong performance in patient safety, quality care, clinical excellence, learning and innovation and in health care leadership. TCUs are designed to bridge the gap between acute care and long-term recovery, ensuring clients receive appropriate support during this critical phase. The At Home and Community program partners with governments and hospitals to implement bundled care programs and deliver in-home care services that support integrated, client-centred funding models to facilitate seamless transitions from hospital to home and improve overall care continuity. The NRIO program offers brain injury-focused care to those living with a traumatic brain injury in residential facility setting. "The accreditation with commendation recognition from Accreditation Canada underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality care tailored to the needs of Canadians," said Kevin Webster, President, Bayshore HealthCare. "It reflects the dedication and expertise of our teams across the country, who consistently prioritize the well-being and dignity of those we serve." Accreditation Canada is an independent non-profit that accredits healthcare and social service organizations in Canada and internationally. Its programs promote continuous quality improvement through evidence-based standards and external peer review. Organizations voluntarily undergo an Accreditation Survey, where surveyors conduct on-site audits and evaluate them against numerous criteria to determine accreditation status. "We are extremely proud to receive this recognition level from Accreditation Canada, which reflects the collective focus on person-and-family-centered care and adherence to established national standards," said Anita Fitches, Executive Managing Director, Integrated Care Solutions. "ICS acknowledges this achievement as an indication of its teams' efforts to provide safe, reliable, and high-quality care to clients throughout Ontario." Accreditation Canada Surveyors conducted an in-depth audit through interviews with leaders, staff, clients/patients, and community partners and performed on-site assessments during patient/client interactions to assess compliance across key standards: Leadership, Medication Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Home Care Services, Residential Homes for Seniors, Healthcare Staffing, and Service Excellence. From this survey, ICS achieved a 98% compliance with Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), 93% compliance in "High" Priority criteria and 96% compliance in "Normal" Priority criteria across its three programs. This performance reflects a rigorous assessment against more than 2,000 evidence-based criteria for delivering safe, high-quality care. "This accreditation milestone underscores Bayshore's leadership in providing a high quality learning environment to promote the well-being of our employees which in turn improves organizational performance, satisfaction and the best possible care and outcomes for all patient's/clients, their families and communities," said Maureen Charlebois, Chief Nursing and Clinical Officer, Bayshore HealthCare. "It demonstrates our teams passion in providing high quality evidenced informed person centered care to make of difference in the lives of those we serve." Surveyors highlighted the organization's: Passionate and committed front-line staff Strong community and patient/client/resident partnerships Strategic investment in technology to improve access and enable innovative service delivery Spirit of curiosity and innovation, demonstrating nimbleness in adapting to evolving client and system needs Comprehensive onboarding and orientation processes for fostering staff competence and confidence in delivering safe, high-quality care. Furthermore, the Neurological Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario (NRIO), At-Home/Community, and Transitional Care Units (TCU) programs were recognized for their strong dedication to providing individualized, holistic care that aligns closely with the mission, vision, and values of ICS. The Bayshore ICS Patient Experience Program received commendation for its comprehensive approach to client-centered care, as well as its proactive involvement of clients and families in care planning and decision-making. ICS was also acknowledged for its evidence-based decision-making practices, utilizing data and business intelligence to drive quality improvement initiatives, enhance safety, and inform program development. About Bayshore HealthCare Bayshore HealthCare is a Canadian-owned company and is one of the country's leading home and community healthcare service providers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life, well-being, dignity and independence of Canadians of all ages. With locations across the country, including 80+ home care offices, 11 pharmacies and 100+ community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. Bayshore has been a recipient of Canada's Best Managed Companies award since 2006.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ChargePoint Launches Safeguard Care to Proactively Ensure EV Charger Reliability
CAMPBELL, Calif., July 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of EV charging solutions, today announced Safeguard Care, a new service offering that provides end-to-end reliability monitoring of ChargePoint charging stations. The program, available now in six launch markets, utilizes a network of trained service providers to routinely inspect chargers, identifying and repairing many common issues while onsite. "ChargePoint continues to develop innovative solutions that ensure EV charger reliability, from anti-vandalism measures to monitoring our hardware from our network operations center. Safeguard Care further demonstrates our commitment to delivering a reliable charging experience," said JD Singh, Chief Customer Experience Officer of ChargePoint. "As the original manufacturer of the chargers, we are able to ensure the highest standards of service and support. With Safeguard Care, we are giving station owners and EV drivers peace of mind knowing that chargers will be in pristine working order." Safeguard Care, combined with ChargePoint Assure®, is an ideal solution for charging providers with high traffic and distributed charging stations, such as municipalities, parking garages and workplaces. It is particularly beneficial for station owners who do not have their own dedicated staff to inspect and maintain their stations on a regular basis. Each Safeguard Care visit includes a visual inspection of the charging station and the physical area around the chargers, cleaning, minor repairs or adjustments if necessary, and a test charge to validate functionality after the completion of repairs. Any issues the Safeguard Care inspector cannot address on site will be escalated directly to ChargePoint support for follow up. For more information about Safeguard Care, please visit: ChargePoint and the ChargePoint logo are trademarks of ChargePoint, Inc. in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. ChargePoint has established itself as the leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging innovation since its inception in 2007, long before EVs became widely available. The company provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the entire EV ecosystem, from the grid to the dashboard of the vehicle. The company serves EV drivers, charging station owners, vehicle manufacturers, and similar types of stakeholders. With a commitment to accessibility and reliability, ChargePoint's extensive portfolio of software, hardware, and services ensures a seamless charging experience for drivers across North America and Europe. ChargePoint empowers every driver in need of charging access, connecting them to over 1.25 million charging ports worldwide. ChargePoint has facilitated the powering of more than 16 billion electric miles, underscoring its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electrifying the future of transportation. For further information, please visit the ChargePoint pressroom or the ChargePoint Investor Relations site. For media inquiries, contact the ChargePoint press office. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions including statements regarding the usefulness, effectiveness and perceived customer benefits that may be derived from ChargePoint's Safeguard Care service offering. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made in this press release and additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our ability to successfully launch, implement and maintain Safeguard Care, which are included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 6, 2025, which is available on our website at and on the SEC's website at Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable law. CHPT-IR View source version on Contacts ChargePoint John Paolo CantonVice President, AJ GosselinDirector, Corporate media@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
ChargePoint Launches Safeguard Care to Proactively Ensure EV Charger Reliability
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of EV charging solutions, today announced Safeguard Care, a new service offering that provides end-to-end reliability monitoring of ChargePoint charging stations. The program, available now in six launch markets, utilizes a network of trained service providers to routinely inspect chargers, identifying and repairing many common issues while onsite. 'ChargePoint continues to develop innovative solutions that ensure EV charger reliability, from anti-vandalism measures to monitoring our hardware from our network operations center. Safeguard Care further demonstrates our commitment to delivering a reliable charging experience,' said JD Singh, Chief Customer Experience Officer of ChargePoint. 'As the original manufacturer of the chargers, we are able to ensure the highest standards of service and support. With Safeguard Care, we are giving station owners and EV drivers peace of mind knowing that chargers will be in pristine working order.' Safeguard Care, combined with ChargePoint Assure ®, is an ideal solution for charging providers with high traffic and distributed charging stations, such as municipalities, parking garages and workplaces. It is particularly beneficial for station owners who do not have their own dedicated staff to inspect and maintain their stations on a regular basis. Each Safeguard Care visit includes a visual inspection of the charging station and the physical area around the chargers, cleaning, minor repairs or adjustments if necessary, and a test charge to validate functionality after the completion of repairs. Any issues the Safeguard Care inspector cannot address on site will be escalated directly to ChargePoint support for follow up. For more information about Safeguard Care, please visit: ChargePoint and the ChargePoint logo are trademarks of ChargePoint, Inc. in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. ChargePoint has established itself as the leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging innovation since its inception in 2007, long before EVs became widely available. The company provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the entire EV ecosystem, from the grid to the dashboard of the vehicle. The company serves EV drivers, charging station owners, vehicle manufacturers, and similar types of stakeholders. With a commitment to accessibility and reliability, ChargePoint's extensive portfolio of software, hardware, and services ensures a seamless charging experience for drivers across North America and Europe. ChargePoint empowers every driver in need of charging access, connecting them to over 1.25 million charging ports worldwide. ChargePoint has facilitated the powering of more than 16 billion electric miles, underscoring its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electrifying the future of transportation. For further information, please visit the ChargePoint pressroom or the ChargePoint Investor Relations site. For media inquiries, contact the ChargePoint press office. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions including statements regarding the usefulness, effectiveness and perceived customer benefits that may be derived from ChargePoint's Safeguard Care service offering. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made in this press release and additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our ability to successfully launch, implement and maintain Safeguard Care, which are included under the captions 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' in our Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on June 6, 2025, which is available on our website at and on the SEC's website at Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable law. CHPT-IR
Global News
25-07-2025
- Health
- Global News
Alberta hospice grants patients one last wish: ‘Brings them joy and meaning'
A grassroots movement, started by health-care staff, is allowing patients at Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe hospice in St. Albert to have a special moment granted. What started with a patient's request for a baptism in a tub has blossomed into a full-fledged initiative known as the Last Wish program — an effort to honour the final dreams of hospice residents, no matter how big or small. Registered nurse Fate Hurtada and chaplain Matthieu Coulombe were instrumental in the creation of the program. 'It brings dignity back into health-care,' Coulombe told Global News. 'This gives them back that power to choose what they want.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "This gives them back that power to choose what they want." 'The Last Wish program gives them the opportunity to re-engage in something that brings them joy and meaning and purpose,' Coulombe said. Story continues below advertisement The program has brought life into the hospice home and staff say morale has improved exponentially since it started. View image in full screen Covenant Care foyer Lacombe hosts a country music concert for one resident. Supplied: Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe 'It motivates us, it elevates us and it makes us have a sense of self,' said Bee Schnepf, a health-care aide at Foyer Lacombe. Schnepf has become one of the program's biggest champions. 'When we did that first baptism, everything changed for me,' Schnepf said. 'It makes them feel a little bit more alive because when they come here, it's like this isn't the final straw for them.' Some of the wishes take more effort, like a helicopter ride or a country music concert. Others are more simple: animal visits, a liver and onion meal, or ear piercings. Story continues below advertisement The wishes requested at the 10-room hospice are as unique as each individual patient. 'The one thing that I love is learning about (the patients),' health-care aide Angelica Duncan said. 'There's so many different walks of life, so many different stories, and upbringings.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "There's so many different walks of life, so many different stories, and upbringings." View image in full screen One resident's last wish involved a drive in a Model T Ford and an orange milkshake. Supplied: Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe Every single one of the wishes involves the community in one way or another. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy When a patient decides, a call goes out on social media — Coulombe said the response has been overwhelming. 'It takes a village when kids are coming into the world, and I think as people are leaving the world it takes that village again.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It takes a village when kids are coming into the world, and I think as people are leaving the world it takes that village again." Coulombe said it also takes away the mystery that often surrounds palliative care facilities. Story continues below advertisement 'The last wish involves the community, where they get to realize that hospice — it is yes about dying, but it's also about living,' he said. 1:42 St. Albert hospice centre's Last Wish program fulfills final motorcycle ride For John Wintersgill, a patient with terminal Stage 4 cancer, the program is a cherry on top of the care he's received at Foyer Lacombe. 'The staff here are just angels, every one of them,' Wintersgill said. 'You can't get closer to heaven than we are and still be below the clouds.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "You can't get closer to heaven than we are and still be below the clouds." Wintersgill took his time deciding what he wanted for his wish. He said he's already done a lot of things in life. His wish is simple and will carry on long after he leaves this earth. Story continues below advertisement 'It just hit me one day,' he said. 'We'll have that piano tuned. Everybody wins.' The grand piano in question has seen better days. Wintersgill wish to have it tuned and fixed up will be granted on Saturday July 26, when his friends and family will gather to hear his daughter play his favourite piece, Für Elise. View image in full screen Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe hospice John Wintersgill patient with the piano he wants fixed up before he dies. Global News A woodworker, he's also happy to know the scratches on the Foyer Lacombe piano will also be buffed out for the performance. 'Thank you isn't anywhere near enough,' he said when asked what he would tell those who run the program. 'I feel so blessed to be here at this point in my life. You couldn't ask for more,' Wintersgill said. The wishes are each designed to create lasting memories for the patients and their families, and remind residents they are not forgotten in their final days. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen A resident enjoys a helicopter ride as a part of his last wish. Supplied: Covenant Care Foyer Lacombe Many staff note a pattern — after a resident's wish is fulfilled, they often die soon after. Rather than sorrow, however, there's often a deep sense of peace. 'I find that before the wish they're really excited, they're antsy,' said Schnepf. 'After the wish, it's almost like they're complete and then they usually end up passing a few days later.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "After the wish, it's almost like they're complete and then they usually end up passing a few days later." Though small, the Last Wish program is gaining attention. The team is preparing to present the initiative at a palliative care conference this fall, hoping to inspire other hospices to adopt similar programs. 'Whatever we have, take it,' Coulombe said. ' Maybe others will improve on it. Maybe others think of something we haven't thought about. 'It's about spreading this idea of dignity within life.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It's about spreading this idea of dignity within life." Story continues below advertisement The program also receives financial support through the Covenant Foundation, which helps fund aspects of wishes that can't be met through community donations.
Mint
24-07-2025
- Health
- Mint
Centre plans easier HIV care at patients' doorsteps, digital data management and patient tracing on the cards
New Delhi: The government plans to take HIV treatment and support to the doorsteps of over 2.5 million living with the virus. The Union health ministry is working on a "person-centered approach" instead of a uniform plan for everyone. This major overhaul, incorporated in the "Operational Guidelines for Care and Support Centres" by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), aims to eradicate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. According to the 'India HIV Estimation 2023' report, an estimated 2.54 million people were living with HIV in India. The report said that in 2023, approximately 35,870 people in India died due to causes related to AIDS. To be sure, not everyone with HIV develops AIDS, and anti- retroviral or ARV drugs have made living with the disease as manageable as any other condition. Furthermore, the government is looking to roll out new mobile applications such as the NACO-CSC app for tracking and monitoring HIV patients. This initiative aims to digitize data and improve efficiency. A significant change in this new strategy is the widespread adoption of community-based link ART centres (LACs), which will enable HIV patients to pick up their vital antiretroviral (ARV) medicines at local care and support centres, rather than having to travel long distances to bigger hospitals. This "decentralized approach" aims to make treatment much easier to access, especially for those facing travel difficulties, financial strain or other personal challenges. Beyond easier ARV access, the government is also leveraging a major technological leap: digital record-keeping and patient tracking through a new "NACO-CSC mobile application". This initiative will replace the older, time-consuming paper-based system, allowing for real-time updates and seamless coordination between HIV testing centres (ICTC), treatment centres (ARTCs), and the care and support centres (CSCs). This digital shift is expected to save time, speed up patient care, and make the entire process more transparent and efficient. Importantly, patient confidentiality will be strictly maintained as per government data policies. The new treatment guidelines prioritize crucial areas like the Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV & Syphilis (EVTHS). This is a vital step to prevent HIV and syphilis from being passed from mothers to their children during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. This focus is particularly urgent given that an estimated 2,350 new pediatric HIV infections in India in 2023 were due to such vertical transmission. The aim is to ensure that 95% of pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV achieve a suppressed viral load, a key factor in preventing transmission to their babies. 'Care and Support Centres (CSCs) will play a crucial role in this by proactively following up with pregnant women living with HIV to ensure they adhere to their treatment, get regular viral load tests, and that their babies receive necessary preventive medicines and early diagnosis," said an official aware of the matter. 'CSCs will help bridge the gaps in linking newly diagnosed individuals to treatment, improve how well patients stick to their medicine plans, and track those who might interrupt treatment or have a high viral load. CSCs also play a critical role in connecting patients to various social welfare schemes and actively work to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people living with HIV often face," the official added. Another focus of the new protocol is the comprehensive management of HIV-related co-morbidities and advanced HIV disease. This means addressing other health conditions that people living with HIV might develop, ensuring they receive holistic care. Indian pharmaceutical companies, including Cipla, Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences and Lupin, are key manufacturers of ARV drugs essential for HIV treatment. The market for HIV drugs is substantial, estimated at $250.23 million in 2022, with projections to grow to $389.90 million by 2030. Queries sent to the above mentioned companies remained unanswered. Raman Gangakhedkar, distinguished professor, Symbiosis International University, Pune and former C.G. Pandit national chair at the Indian Council on Medical Research (ICMR),said that though the National AIDS Control Programme continues to be one of the most successful nationally and internationally, it faces the challenge of linking 95% of HIV infected Individuals to ART services and ensure lifelong treatment adherence for the 2030 elimination goal. 'Vast number of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) cannot be followed up for the treatment and get missed, migration, opt out for treatment from closest clinics and social stigma are some of the key challenges for linkage as well continuation of antiretroviral therapy that has ensured that one can live as long as others who are not infected. Tracking individuals detected to be infected from detection to maintenance of suppressed viral load is critical," Dr. Gangakhedkar said. He said that to combat this, community involvement is paramount in the fight to eliminate HIV. 'The government now plans to establish more Care and Support Centres across the country in most of the districts and will not only track the person to ensure quality treatment against HIV disease but also monitor TB and other non-communicable diseases as a component of comprehensive care. The current guidelines cover objective parameters to be an agency to implement CSC related services, parameters used for rigorous monitoring and evaluation based on their performance. The HIV infected individuals will soon be able to get their medicines and refills directly from these local CSCs, eliminating the need to travel long distances to ART centres and when they are unable to travel due to sickness. The CSC will also counsel them comprehensively and also ensure measures related social stigma are handled well." He said that some of the patients on ART may prefer private healthcare to begin with and also during treatment from ART Centres. In such circumstances, the government often lacks crucial data on whether they're actually receiving treatment. 'To address this, all newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals will now be linked to an ART centre. Furthermore, a digital mobile application will be instrumental in tracing patients anywhere in the country. Our major goal is to monitor active HIV cases and their treatment in India," said Dr. Gangakhedkar.
