Sunday, December 5, 2010

Oncology/Cancer Clinic Team receive certification from de Souza Institute

Congratulations to VivianneDeWitte’s Oncology/Cancer Clinic team nurses who have achieved certification through the de Souza Institute. Cheryl Jarecsni, Jeannette Rivard, Karen Kennedy, Jackie Opavsky, Diane Jacksonand Colleen Janssens each completed the 21-hour Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course. Special congratulations to Cheryl Jarecsni (RN)who is now certified as a de Souza Facilitator for the Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course. Certification through the de Souza Institute ensures each Oncology/Cancer Clinic nurse has the knowledge and skill needed to meet the Cancer Care Ontario standards for chemotherapy administration.

In 2007, the oncology team earned a Human Touch award from Cancer Care Ontario for excellence in care.This latest achievement exemplifies our oncology nurses’ commitment to evidence based practice and patient centred care. They set the bar high, and we commend them.

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