August 18, 2026

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In this issue:

  • Ubique: Two decades of honour, duty, and heart
  • New Copyright and Image Sources Library Guides
  • LifeSpeak - Strong Roots. Strong You.
  • 3sHealth - AI scribes help patients and providers see eye to eye

Clinical Information

  • Clincal Standards Status Report
  • Home Care Information System - Popcorn Learning Sessions
  • Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion - Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations
  • Library Lunch and Learns
  • Foundations for Anti-Racism Training - Prince Albert, Nipawin, Yorkton, and Fort Qu'Appelle
  • Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care 
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Workshop
  • SASKPIC 2026 Fall Education Conference
  • 24th Annual Kaye Family Learning Day
  • Saskatchewan Operating Room Nurses Group Conference
  • SHEPP Retirement Ahead Information Sessions
  • CHCA Project ECHO Integrated Seniors Care: Optimizing Comfort and Quality of Life
  • Annual gastrointestinal (GI) Education Conference - CSGNA Regina
  • Continuing Medical Education - Webinars, Conferences, and Courses

 SHA CARES - Living our Values

The Saskatchewan Health Authority EMS Honour Guard is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, recognizing two decades of dedication to honouring paramedics, supporting families, and preserving the traditions of emergency medical services in Saskatchewan.

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 Staff Information 

New Copyright and Image Sources Library Guides

SHA Clinical Library recently published two new guides on our website to help you navigate common copyright issues. โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹Explore the Copyright guide to learn about:

  • how and when copyright applies
  • open licenses and works in the public domain
  • copyright considerations in the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)
  • copyright considerations in the use of existing and self-created images.

Explore the Image Sources guide for:

  • a list of sources (with use guidelines) for stock photos, medical images, and icons
  • tips for searching stock image websites and image databases
  • tips for finding image licenses.

For additional assistance with copyright, please email library@saskhealthauthority.ca.

๐ŸŒ Copy Guide ๐ŸŒ Image Sources Guide ๐Ÿ“ง Contact

LifeSpeak - Strong Roots. Strong You.

As August comes to a close, focus on the connections that support you. The people, routines, and support systems in your life shape how you feel and how you get through hard days. From caregiving to community, your daily connections matter more than you may realize.

Through LifeSpeak, you have access to expert-led content to support you in your relationships.

Explore these featured resources:

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To access LifeSpeak for the first time:

  • Determine your Log In email address
    • MyConnection โ†’ My Work โ†’ My Work โ†’ Me โ†’ Contact Info > Email listed under โ€œHome Emailโ€
  • Visit LifeSpeak
  • Enter the email you found under โ€œHome Emailโ€
  • Click โ€œNextโ€
  • Select โ€œEnter password reset codeโ€
  • Temporary Access Code: lifespeak
  • Click Continue and reset to new password

๐ŸŒ Well-being Resources

3sHealth - AI scribes help patients and providers see eye to eye

A quiet but meaningful shift is happening in exam rooms across Saskatchewan. As more clinicians adopt AI scribes to help with documentation, patients and providers are noticing a difference: more eye contact, more engaged conversations, and appointments that feel less rushed.
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Once consent is provided, many patients barely notice the AI scribe running in the background. What they do notice is that their clinician is interacting with more presence, more time to listen, and fewer distractions.
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Physicians say this comes from reduced cognitive load. With the AI scribe capturing the details of the visit, they no longer need to split their attention between the patient and the keyboard.
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โ€œWithout needing to type during the appointment, the rapport is better,โ€ said family physician Dr. Craig Cantin. โ€œIt makes it easier to really explore what patients are sharing.โ€

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 Clinical Information 

Clinical Standards Status Report

The Clinical Standards Status Report is a live resource providing up-to-date information on provincial clinical standards document development. It is accessible to both SHA staff and external partners. Hosted in Smartsheet, the report includes details such as the development phase, document type, related education materials, and anticipated publication timelines. Leadership, educators, and point-of-care staff are encouraged to review the report regularly to support implementation planning and training awareness. The Interprofessional Practice team and Document Development leads update the report at least once a month to ensure the information remains current.

โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹For more information, visit the Clinical Standards webpage or contact clinicalstandards@saskhealthauthority.ca.

๐ŸŒ Clinical Standards   ๐Ÿ“ง Contact

 Events and Professional Development 

Home Care Information System (HCIS) - Popcorn Learning Sessions

๐Ÿ“… August 18, 20 ๐Ÿ“ Virtual ๐Ÿ“„Poster ๐ŸŒSharePoint site

Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion - Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations

๐Ÿ“…August 20 ๐Ÿ•‘ 12 - 1 p.m. ๐Ÿ“ Virtual ๐ŸŒRegister

Library Lunch and Learns

๐Ÿ“…August 25, September 10 ๐Ÿ•‘ 12 - 12:30 p.m.๐Ÿ“ Virtual ๐ŸŒRegister

Foundations for Anti-Racism Training

๐Ÿ“… August 26, September 2, 8  ๐Ÿ•‘ 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.๐Ÿ“Prince Albert ๐ŸŒRegister

๐Ÿ“… August 27, September 3, 10 ๐Ÿ•‘ 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.๐Ÿ“Nipawin ๐ŸŒRegister

๐Ÿ“… October 7, 14, 21 ๐Ÿ•‘ 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. ๐Ÿ“Fort Qu'Appelle๐Ÿ”—Register

๐Ÿ“… October 8, 15, 22 ๐Ÿ•‘ 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. ๐Ÿ“Yorkton ๐Ÿ”—Register

Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP)

๐Ÿ“… September 3  ๐Ÿ•‘ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.๐Ÿ“Virtual ๐ŸŒRegister

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Workshop

๐Ÿ“… September 17  ๐Ÿ•‘ 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.๐Ÿ“Saskatoon, SK ๐ŸŒRegister

SASKPIC 2026 Fall Education Conference

๐Ÿ“…September 18 ๐Ÿ•‘ 8 a.m.  - 4:30 p.m.๐Ÿ“ Saskatoon, SK ๐ŸŒRegister 

24th Annual Kaye Family Learning Day

๐Ÿ“…September 18 ๐Ÿ•‘ 7:30 a.m.  - 1 p.m.๐Ÿ“ Saskatoon, SK or Virtual ๐ŸŒRegister 

Saskatchewan Operating Room Nurses Group Conference

๐Ÿ“…October 3 ๐Ÿ•‘ 7:30 a.m.  - 4 p.m.๐Ÿ“ Regina, SK ๐ŸŒRegister 

SHEPP Retirement Ahead Information Sessions

๐Ÿ“…September 9, 23, October 15, November 17, December 8 ๐ŸŒLearn more 

CHCA Project ECHO Integrated Seniors Care: Optimizing Comfort and Quality of Life - Integrated Palliative Approaches to Symptom Management in Complex Chronic Conditions

๐Ÿ“…October 14, 2026  ๐Ÿ•‘ 10 a.m.  ๐Ÿ“Virtual  ๐ŸŒRegister 

Annual gastrointestinal (GI) Education Conference - CSGNA Regina

๐Ÿ“…October 16, 2026  ๐Ÿ•‘ 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ๐Ÿ“Regina  ๐ŸŒRegister  ๐Ÿ“„Pamphlet

Continuing Medical Education - Webinars, Conferences, and Courses

Webinars
๐Ÿ“…September 17 - Post COVID-19 Condition Webinar Series 

Conferences
๐Ÿ“…October 22-24 - CanREACH-SK PPP Mini-Fellowship 
๐Ÿ“…October 24 - Substance Use Disorders (AIMS-SK) Interactive Workshop

Online Courses
๐Ÿ“…September 1 - Physician Billing 
๐Ÿ“…September 23 - Is your patient fit to drive?   
๐Ÿ“…September 23 - Building an Awareness of Cultural Humility 
๐Ÿ“…September 23 - The Role of Practitioners in Indigenous Wellnessโ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹
๐Ÿ“…September 28-29 - FHS Virtual Workshop

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