All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Estimated read time: seven minutes | - Saskatchewan marks Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week by highlighting the importance of conversations and care
- Sixteen new addictions treatment spaces open in Regina
- Celebrating 80 years of Saskatchewan Air Ambulance
| - Pediatric Bundles
- Sterile Vaginal Examinations - Obstetrics
- Zotero Microsoft Word plugin - citation made easy
| - Payout of Time in Lieu banks and cut-off dates
- 2025 T4 slips - available February 13, 2026
- NCLEX support - February 11 webinar and resources
- Well-being video series - Rethinking Resilience
- Apply now for the Women Leading Philanthropy grant
| - February 13 is Wear Red Day for Women's Heart Health
| - Sterile Vaginal Examinations - new clinical documents
- Advance Care Planning program updates
| Public Service Annoucements and News Releases | Saskatchewan marks Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week by highlighting the importance of conversations and care During Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week, from February 8-14, the Government of Saskatchewan is highlighting the importance of regular, open discussions about sexual and reproductive health as a key part of overall health and wellness. | Sixteen new addictions treatment spaces open in Regina The Government of Saskatchewan is providing more access to addictions services by funding 16 new second-stage sober living treatment spaces in Regina. | Celebrating 80 years of Saskatchewan Air Ambulance This February, Saskatchewan Air Ambulance (SAA) celebrates 80 years of service, marking eight decades of providing critical care air transport for the people of Saskatchewan. | Pediatric Bundles Effective February 10, 2026, the Pediatric Early Warning System Clinical Procedure and Pediatric Procedural Sedation Clinical Procedure, replacing former regional health authority policy and procedures, including documentation, comes into effect. Clinical Team Members should be familiar with and using the SHA clinical documents. Please review the implementation guide and documents located on the Maternal and Children’s Clinical Resources page. Email MatChildKMU@saskhealthauthority.ca with any questions. | Sterile Vaginal Examinations - Obstetrics Effective February 10, 2026, the new SHA Sterile Vaginal Examinations – Obstetrics resources which will replace former regional health authority policy and procedures including documentation, comes into effect. Please review the implementation guide and documents located on the Maternal and Children’s Clinical Resources page. Email MatChildKMU@saskhealthauthority.ca with any questions. | Zotero Microsoft Word plugin - citation made easy The Zotero Mircosoft Word plugin functionality on SHA network computers has been restored. The easy-to-use plugin allows you to insert citations as you write. Your reference list will automatically update and/or reorder in Microsoft Word as you add to or revise your citations.
New to Zotero? Zotero is a reference manager that stores, manages, cites, and shares bibliographic references. Get started using Zotero today by: - Requesting Zotero on your workstation from the eHealth Service Desk
- Exploring the SHA Clinical Library Zotero Guide
- Scheduling a group or individual Zotero training session with the SHA Clinical Library.
For Zotero plug-in support or other software issues, please submit a ticket to servicedesk@ehealthsask.ca. For all other inquiries, contact the SHA Clinical Library. | Payout of Time in Lieu banks and cut-off dates As outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, any unused portion of an employee’s Time in Lieu bank is paid out prior to March 31 of each year.
Based on these provisions, the following cut-off dates apply for Time in Lieu usage for the current fiscal year: - Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS) - February 28, 2026
- Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) - March 1, 2026
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - March 7, 2026
- Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) - March 31, 2026
Accordingly: - HSAS and CUPE staff may use accumulated Time in Lieu up to February 28, 2026
- SEIU staff may use accumulated Time in Lieu up to March 7, 2026
- SGEU staff may use accumulated Time in Lieu up to March 14, 2026
If applicable, your Time in Lieu bank will be paid out and deposited into your account on March 27, 2026. Any Time in Lieu earned after the above-noted dates will carry forward and be available for use in the next fiscal year, in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. | 2025 T4 slips - available February 13, 2026 Your T4 slip for the 2025 tax year will be available to download in MyConnection on February 13, 2026. T4 slips for former employees will be mailed to the address on file by end of February. You may also be able to view your T4 through the Canada Revenue Agency's My Account service by mid-March. T2200's will be available in early March. See knowledge articles below for more additional support: | NCLEX support - February 11 webinar and resources Are you a SHA employee preparing to write the NCLEX? Please register using the link below for a free webinar presented by Nursing Professional Practice to gain strategies for success in passing the NCLEX. The next webinar is Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2-3:30 p.m. | Well-being video series - Rethinking Resilience Rethinking Resilience explores what resilience really means beyond just “bouncing back.” It reminds us that resilience grows through practice: small actions, healthy choices, and moments of reflection. Watch the video and download the Practice Resource to try a short reflection that helps shift from “How do I get through this?” to curiosity and learning.
Visit the SHA Well-being webpage for more information about our well-being model and available supports. | Apply now for the Women Leading Philanthropy grant Royal University Hospital Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Women Leading Philanthropy grant, awarding $100,000 to support innovative, women-led health-care initiatives at the Royal University Hospital.
The Women Leading Philanthropy program empowers female physicians, practitioners, and researchers to bring forward bold ideas that advance patient care, drive innovation and shape the future of health care in Saskatchewan. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this grant helps accelerate transformative projects while championing women’s leadership in health. Deadline to apply is March 13, 2026. | Dr. Sabira Valiani, 2025 Women Leading Philanthropy grant recipient | Recognition and Appreciation | February 13 is Wear Red Day for Women's Heart Health Heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalization and premature death for women in Canada. Globally, cardiovascular disease affects one out of three women, yet women everywhere are under-studied, under-diagnosed, under-treated, and under-aware when it comes to their cardiovascular health. Considering that 80 per cent of a woman's risk factors are controllable, heart disease is largely preventable. Join your cardiology colleagues and wear red on February 13 to raise awareness about women's heart and vascular health. Post your photo on social media using hashtags #HerHeartMatters and #WearRedCanada. | Shown left: Saskatoon, Royal University Hospital Cardiosciences staff (from left): Sophie Gelineau, Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit; Tami Forrest, Cardiology Technologist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Katelyn Redding, Cardiovascular Technologist, Cardiac Catheterization Lab; Natalie Wood, Registered Nurse, Cardioscience; and Jenna Evans, Registered Nurse, Women's Heart Health Clinic Shown right: Regina, Regina General Hospital Cardiosciences staff (from left): Danielle Pellerin, Manager Interventional Cardiology; Dyneena Ruehs, Manager Coronary Care Unit; Dr Andrea Lavoie, Cardiologist; Denise Hextall, Manager Cardiac Surveillance Unit | Sterile Vaginal Examinations - new clinical documents - NEW: Clinical Procedure: CS-CP-0100 Sterile Vaginal Examinations –Obstetrics
- Outlines the requirements of care for performing a sterile vaginal examination on an obstetrical patient.
- NEW: Checklist: SHA 0681 Sterile Vaginal Exanimations Checklist
- A checklist to be signed off to confirm that an individual is competent to perform a Sterile Vaginal Examination (SVE) independently, once their findings are consistent with those of the supervising Most Responsible Practitioner (MRP), designate, or Registered Nurse.
- NEW: MC-LM-0023 Sterile Vaginal Examination Obstetrics Learning Module
- A learning module designed to support education and competency development for sterile vaginal examinations in obstetrical patients.
Please email MatChildKMU@saskhealthauthority.ca with any questions. For additional information, refer to Maternal and Children’s Health Resources page or email clinicalstandards@saskhealthauthority.ca. | Advance Care Planning Program updates The following Advance Care Planning Program clinical document revisions have been completed and are effective as of February 4, 2026. Advance Care Planning documents updated to include the integration and implementation of the Pediatric Goals of Care Order Set below. | TO PRINT AND POST: Just print this email. DO YOU HAVE A SUBMISSION? See our guidelines here. DID YOU MISS AN ISSUE? See our archives. | | | | |
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