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Victoria General Hospital expanding use of ‘WanderGuard’ wristbands for memory care patients
Description
June 28, 2022
"We also want them to know that they can wander safely."
Victoria General Hospital Foundation executive director Nicole Chammartin talks about expanding the use of 'WanderGuard' wristbands to urgent care, to help protect memory care and at-risk patients.
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Victoria General Hospital expanding use of ‘WanderGuard’ wristbands for memory care patients03:26 | June 28, 2022
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Victoria General Hospital expanding use of ‘WanderGuard’ wristbands for memory care patients03:26 | June 28, 2022
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Victoria General Hospital expanding use of ‘WanderGuard’ wristbands for memory care patients
Description
June 28, 2022
"We also want them to know that they can wander safely."
Victoria General Hospital Foundation executive director Nicole Chammartin talks about expanding the use of 'WanderGuard' wristbands to urgent care, to help protect memory care and at-risk patients.
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