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Help Me Cope and Make It Easier: A Perspective from Community Nursing
Nancy Lefebre1, Shirlee Sharkey2, Tazim Virani3
1Chief Clinical Executive and Senior Vice President, SE Health, Toronto, ON.
Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.)
|July 1, 2021
Summary
SE Health provides essential home and community care across Canada, with 8,000 staff delivering 18,000 daily in-home healthcare contacts. Nurses offer vital assessments, treatments, and support for patient independence and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Services
- Community Health
- Geriatric Care
Background:
- SE Health is a major Canadian social enterprise established in 1908.
- The organization employs 8,000 staff members.
- SE Health delivers 18,000 daily in-home healthcare contacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the scope and services of SE Health.
- To highlight the role of nurses in home care.
- To emphasize patient support for independence.
Main Methods:
- Not applicable for this descriptive abstract.
Main Results:
- SE Health provides extensive home and community care.
- Nursing staff conduct assessments and treatments.
- Support is offered to patients and families for health management.
Conclusions:
- SE Health plays a significant role in Canadian healthcare.
- Nurses are crucial in enabling patients to remain healthy and independent at home.
- The organization's long history underscores its commitment to community care.
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