Learning Services

River Valley Health is committed to providing opportunities for quality improvement and education development for all programs and services in the region. Learning Services, Multimedia and Library Services offer support through a variety of ways to assist the region's employees in their delivery of quality patient care.

Continuing Education
Learning Services staff supports Patient Care Programs and Support Services through the development, delivery and coordination of continuing education for employees. A wide range of clinical, management, and personal development programs are offered including General Orientation for all new employees, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Leadership and Management courses, and Critical Care Programs. French as a second language and Occupational Health and Safety Programs are also offered.

Multimedia Services
Staff members are adept at cutting-edge video editing, graphic design and page layout. The service supports clients by turning their educational materials into professional, high-quality videos, DVD or printed material. No matter where they are in the region, clients can access the service using e-mail.

More information on the region's Multimedia Services can be accessed by email at multimedia@rvh.nb.ca.

Library Services
With new advances in medicine, new procedures, new programs – keeping up to date is an important part of any health care organization. The Library Services Department is responsible for providing staff with the latest information. The Dr. Garfield Moffatt Health Sciences Library at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital is the organization's main information provider, with more than 1000 books and audiovisuals, 300 journals and access to numerous information databases and multimedia programs. Other library resources are also available at the Oromocto Public Hospital in Oromocto and The Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville.

The library is a support centre for education programs throughout the region, including the training of medical students and residents through the Dalhousie University Medical School’s Family Medicine Teaching Unit. Information at the library is available to all River Valley Health staff, local health care providers and university students.


The Patient Library
The patient library is part of the Health Sciences Library at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. This service provides River Valley Health patients and families with access to reliable and up to date health information. For those unable to visit the Library, information packages can be prepared for mailing or pick up.

A Patient and Family Access Computer is now available in the Health Sciences Library, 4NW at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. The primary purpose of the computer is to provide patients and their families with access to e-mail and the World Wide Web for communication and research purposes.

The computer workstation is available Monday - Friday during posted library hours. Visit the library for more information or contact the library at (506)452-5432.

The computer workstation has been made possible through funding by Connect NB Branché through its Industry Canada partnership.

More information on the region’s Library Services can be accessed by email at Paul.Clark@rvh.nb.ca

Library Services web site: http://www.rvhlibrary.nb.ca/

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