VON Peterborough-Victoria-Haliburton

David Dowden 

on Google

11 months ago

"If the dressing is stuck, soak with water or saline and wait for the dressing to loosen – allow a bit of time and avoid pulling as this will be painful and will damage the wound" If only this were followed, I might still be walking properly, instead I can't sleep again and my walking now is labored. It shocks me that patient comfort (I e. Pain level) is not a consideration. This isn't the world war, there's no need to rush people along and be so rough. To be fair it comes down to who you get, and it's a good thing we have c... read more

Robyn Pierson 

on Google

a year ago

The nurses and staff are great. But the organization itself needs an overhaul. They really shouldn't have the contract with the access centre to care for people. If your loved one is assigned to VON, expect them to have to return to the hospital soon. The organization doesn't care about its patients, do not do the bare minimum, and leave patients to rot for weeks. Yes ROT in their bandages. If you are a nurse, do yourself a favor and skip this employer. 

Jasmine Thompson 

on Google

a year ago

Amanda is a wonderful, kind and caring nurse. She is reliable, compassionate and knowledgeable. Thank you Amanda for helping my dad for the past few weeks, you made us feel comfortable and at ease. We will miss you when his care is switched over to St.Elisabeth.