All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Estimated read time: seven minutes | - Saskatchewan Air Ambulance celebrates 80th Anniversary
- Province offers grants for suicide prevention
- Construction complete on the new Weyburn General Hospital
| - How youth are making an impact in health care
| - Red Dress Day
- Mental Health Week: Take a Moment Lunch ’N’ Learn
- Emergency Preparedness Week
- World Hand Hygiene Day
- National Hospice Palliative Care Week
| - TELUS Health - Mental Health Matters
- May Code of the Month: Code White
- Reminder: Join us for the 2026 SHA Innovation Awards Ceremony on May 11
- MyConnection update: Improved visibility into your pay
| - 2026-27 Staff Safety Strategy Survey
| - Foundations for Anti-Racism Training - Saskatoon
- 2026 SHA Innovation Awards Ceremony
- Design Thinking Learning Series
- Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP)
- Traditional Wellness and Healing Learning Series
- NEW: HIV Prevention: Mobilizing HIV PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) in Community
- NEW: Registered Social Workers Provincial Community of Practice: Liability Insurance
- Library Lunch and Learns - May to August
- Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion - Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations
- Continuing Medical Education - May
- NEW: SHEPP Pension Information Webinars - May and June
| - Clinical Documentation and Communication Standards updates
| Public Service Announcements and News Releases | Saskatchewan Air Ambulance celebrates 80th Anniversary | In February, Saskatchewan Air Ambulance (SAA) reached 80 years of service, marking eight decades of delivering emergency medical air transport and care to people across Saskatchewan. | Province offers grants for suicide prevention | The Suicide Prevention Grant Program encourages community partners to develop creative ways to support suicide prevention, with a focus on training and skills development, increasing awareness of resources, reducing stigma, and building capacity to mobilize community action. | Construction complete on the new Weyburn General Hospital | The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced that construction is complete for the new Weyburn General Hospital (WGH). The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will begin preparations for opening later this year.
"We are very pleased to see construction complete on the new Weyburn General Hospital and look forward to the grand opening of this great new facility," SHA Chief Operating Officer Derek Miller said. "Our SHA teams are now leading the activation phase, which includes moving in furniture, fixtures and equipment and careful attention to patient experience, staff preparation and continuity of care." The 35-bed facility will include 25 acute care beds, 10 inpatient mental health beds, emergency medical services, ambulatory care, a heliport, social work and allied health workspaces and office space for Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF). All services will be provided under one roof to enhance the patient, family and staff experience. The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $134 million in the development of the facility. Additional capital costs, furniture, fixtures and equipment have been funded by WDHF and their generous donors. | SHA CARES - Living our Values | The Youth Partnership Council gives young people a meaningful voice in shaping health care in Saskatchewan. Made up of individuals aged 13–21 from across the province, the council shares insight into what it is like to navigate the system as a young patient or a family member of one. Their purpose is to work together to improve health care for the benefit of other youth and their families. Through regular meetings and collaboration with health care teams, members share ideas, feedback, and perspectives that help improve the patient and family experience. Each meeting the members also do an ice breaker activity and share their personal health care stories. By involving youth directly in decision-making, the council helps ensure services better reflect the needs of patients and families. It is a simple idea with a strong impact: when youth are part of the conversation, care becomes more thoughtful, inclusive, and effective for everyone. | Recognition and Appreciation | Red Dress Day is a national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse peoples (2SLGBTIA+).
Indigenous women and girls are overrepresented in cases of gender-based violence. These cases often go underreported and uninvestigated. We choose to wear red on Red Dress Day to spread awareness about this ongoing crisis and to honour the memory and lives of Indigenous women and girls who are no longer with us.
This is a day to learn more, to call for justice, and to stand together in support and ceremony, while creating a space for healing and grieving for families and communities affected by colonial violence and inequalities.
The red dress symbol is a visual reminder that originates from the REDress Project by Métis artist Jaime Black. She exhibited over one hundred red dresses in 2010 to share the untold stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Please join us in acknowledging the importance of this day by reflecting or joining community events hosted near you. | Mental Health Week: Take a Moment Lunch ’N’ Learn | Mental Health Week takes place May 3 - 9, and all SHA staff are invited to join the "Take a Moment Lunch ’N’ Learn" on Wednesday, May 6 at noon.
Protecting your mental health is an important part of overall wellness. This virtual event brings together SHA, crown corporations, and government agencies to learn more about supporting mental well-being at work and at home.
This year’s featured speaker is Cody Demarais of Prince Albert. Award-winning motivational speaker, author, and life coach. Cody will share his personal mental health journey and practical strategies for building resilience, overcoming challenges, and maintaining wellness.
After facing adversity including depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and addiction, Cody transformed his life and now inspires audiences across Canada through his message of hope, leadership, and personal growth. Outside of his professional work, Cody is a dedicated husband and father who credits his family as his greatest motivation. | Emergency Preparedness Week | Emergency Preparedness Week highlights the importance of being ready before, during, and after an emergency. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector.
This year, the Canadian Red Cross is supporting preparedness efforts through its Prepared Together 2026 virtual learning series. These free webinars are designed to help individuals develop practical skills, understand risks, and take meaningful action to strengthen both personal and community resilience.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to update your emergency plans, the series offers valuable tools and guidance for everyone.
To explore upcoming sessions and register, visit Prepared Together 2026 - Canadian Red Cross and take a step toward being better prepared for the next emergency. | Hand hygiene is one of the most important things health care workers can do to prevent infections.
How can you make a difference? - Follow the SHA Hand Hygiene Policy, including using the 4 Moments of Hand Hygiene as appropriate while at work
- Model and promote proper hand hygiene practices to everyone around you, including in the community, to help reduce the number of people who get sick with gastrointestinal, respiratory, and other illnesses
- Refer to the SHA Hand Hygiene intranet page for posters, videos, and Work Standards for Hand Washing and Hand Sanitizing; best practices guides for hand hygiene and hand health; and scenario guides to direct hand hygiene moments
Interested in becoming a hand hygiene auditor? Read through the `Becoming a Hand Hygiene Auditor' tool and join the team! | National Hospice Palliative Care Week | National Hospice Palliative Care Week is May 3 - 9. Palliative care is an approach to care for people who are facing a serious, life-limiting illness. Its goal is to treat the whole person and not merely the disease. By identifying and addressing the sources of suffering (physical, psychosocial and spiritual) a palliative approach to care helps people live as fully, as comfortably, and as well as possible until the end of their life. | TELUS Health - Mental Health Matters | May's focus is Mental Health Matters. Mental health isn't optional - it's essential to living a balanced, fulfilling life. This May, we are joining the global conversation to encourage each of us to value our psychological wellbeing just as much as our physical health. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life challenge, or simply want to talk to someone, support is available - anytime, day or night.
Learn more and share resources: Here are some mental health resources from TELUS Health One (one.telushealth.com): - Videos for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Stress Management Toolkit
- Choosing a Counsellor or Therapist - Six-part Article Series
- CareNow Programs* - topics include Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Coping, and Stress
Need Help Accessing TELUS Health?
Your Employee Assistance Program is here for you! Confidential support for you and your eligible family members is available by:
To access TELUS Health One for the first time or if you have forgotten your password:
- Determine your Log In email address
- Visit SHA - TELUS Health One
- Click “Log In”
- Enter the personal email you found under “Contact Info”
- Click “Next”
- Click “Forgot password?” to have a reactivation email sent to you, which may appear in junk or spam emails. Follow the instructions.
If you experience technical issues, please submit a case for support by going to MyConnection → go to search bar in main page → Search “MyWellbeing Inquiry” → submit a case titled “TELUS Health One Account Access Support”.
| May Code of the Month: Code White | May’s Code of the Month highlights Code White – Violent Act. Preparedness includes remaining alert, communicating concerns early, and using de-escalation strategies when safe and appropriate to do so. Prompt reporting and coordination with local supports are essential to help manage situations safely. Staff are encouraged to review the May Code of the Month poster and ensure familiarity with local Code White response plans to help support a safe environmental for all.
For questions or additional support, please contact the Health Emergency Management (HEM) team at SHA.HEM@saskhealthauthority.ca. | Reminder: Join us for the 2026 SHA Innovation Awards Ceremony on May 11 | Join us on May 11 to celebrate innovation at the 2026 SHA Innovation Awards. Discover inspiring projects, hear the stories behind them, and be among the first to find out this year’s Innovation Award winners. Thank you to all who submitted nominations this year, we look forward to celebrating you and your colleagues next week. | MyConnection update: Improved visibility into your pay | Starting May 7, we are improving the wording and adding rate details so your Pay Slip more clearly aligns with your My Time Report, which shows what was paid day by day.
How to use them together - The My Time Report shows the breakdown of what was paid for each day. (e.g., regular hours, overtime, vacation, stat pay).
- The Pay Slip summarizes totals for the pay period, including earnings, deductions, and net pay --now with added rate details for clarity.
Together, these tools are designed to make it easier to follow how your time worked flows through to your pay.
There are no changes to how pay is calculated -- these are visual and clarity improvements only.
Helpful resources
· KB0014852: Viewing and Understanding My Pay Slip
· KB0013183: Using Your My Time Report to Reconcile Your Pay
| 2026-27 Staff Safety Strategy Survey Deadline: May 8 Complete a short survey focused on your day-to-day experience and perception of safety within your department and across Saskatchewan Health Authority. Your perspective is essential in helping us understand how safe, supported, and prepared you feel in your work environment. Insights gathered will directly inform the evolution of our Staff Safety strategy and priorities, ensuring they reflect the realities of our teams and meaningfully support staff across the organization. | Foundations for Anti-Racism Training - Saskatoon Date: May 6, 13, and 20
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Saskatoon City Hospital Join us for a three-part training series that supports the SHA CARES values. Through thoughtful discussions and practical strategies, participants will deepen their understanding of the hidden realities of racism and the promise of more inclusive, equitable environments for patients and colleagues. Open to all SHA staff, allied professionals, and other health practitioners. Each session builds on the last. All three must be taken to obtain a certificate of completion. - Module 1 – Foundations for Action
- Module 2 – Indigenous-specific and Anti-Black Racism
- Module 3 – Being A Changemaker
Email shellan.gerlinsky@saskhealthauthority.ca to register. | Date: May 11
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual Join us over the lunch hour on May 11 as we celebrate outstanding innovation across our organization. Discover inspiring projects, hear the stories behind them, and be among the first to find out this year’s Innovation Award winners. These innovations reflect our SHA CARES Values—demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, equity, and safety in action across the work we do every day. You wil leave feeling energized by the passion, creativity, and dedication that continue to drive meaningful change in our work. | Design Thinking Learning Series | Dates: May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
Time: 12– 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual This six-part virtual series is designed to immerse participants in the principles and practices of design thinking—a proven approach to tackling complex challenges in healthcare and beyond. Over six sessions, you’ll gain practical experience and tools to help you: - Build empathy and define real-world problems.
- Generate innovative, human-centered solutions.
- Test and refine ideas through hands-on prototyping and feedback.
- Translate creative thinking into actionable change.
The learning series encourages active participation and applied experimentation—not a passive learning experience. You'll be joining a community of like-minded health-care professionals who are committed to driving positive change across the system.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone across the SHA looking to build innovation capacity and apply fresh thinking to real challenges. Whether you’re new to design thinking or looking to deepen your skills, this series is for you.
Seating is limited.
Email Robyn.Mcgonigle@saskhealthauthority.ca to secure your spot. Have questions? Contact Vince for more information. | Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) Date: May 16 or July 14
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Virtual
We are starting (LEAP) Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care sessions for this upcoming year. Pre-work is required before attending a session. If you would like to attend, please ensure you have approval from your manager (if applicable) before filling out the form below. | Traditional Wellness and Healing Learning Series | Dates: May 19
Time: 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Location: Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre, North Battleford, SK or Virtual Learn from Knowledge Keepers, physicians, patients and family partners, and health-care providers about Traditional Wellness and Healing Practices for Indigenous People. Whether you are a health-care provider or a decision-maker, this is an opportunity to learn and reflect about the role you can play working in parallel alongside Indigenous Wellness and Healing practices. See poster below for more details. Register to attend in-person or virtually below. | HIV Prevention: Mobilizing HIV PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) in Community | Dates: May 20
Time: 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual This session is designed for service providers working with people at risk of HIV. Service providers play a critical role in helping individuals understand, access, and use PrEP and PEP effectively. Participants will learn what PrEP and PEP are, the types available, who they are for, their efficacy and safety, and why they matter for people at greater risk of HIV. | Registered Social Workers Provincial Community of Practice: Liability Insurance | Dates: June 9
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual This session will cover who is responsible for what in relation to liability coverage (personal versus employer), why liability insurance matters and how it supports ethical practice, and how liability insurance can provide support if a complaint is received by Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW).
Be sure to check out the SHA’s Registered Social Workers SharePoint.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Brina Down, Manager of Professional Practice, Social Work. | Library Lunch and Learns - May to August | Time: 12 - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Hungry for knowledge? Join the SHA Clinical Library over your lunch break to learn about: - Copyright, citation, and image use (May 12 and July 7)
- Library resources and services (May 28, June 25, July 23 and August 25)
- Zotero for citation management (June 9 and August 13)
Register for one date per topic at least a week in advance to secure your seat. | Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion - Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations | Date: June 11, 16, 25, July 9, 23, August 13, 20
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
All staff are invited to attend a training session focused on Microaggressions vs Microaffirmations. Small moments can have a big impact on how people feel at work.
Join us for a brief, engaging session that explores the difference between microaggressions—often unintentional words or actions that can cause harm—and microaffirmations—everyday actions that build respect, inclusion, and belonging. | SHEPP Pension Information Webinars - May and June Dates: May 27, June 11 and 25 Are you a Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP) member looking ahead to retirement? Register today to attend a Retirement Ahead webinar! Learn more about your pension and get the information needed to help you plan for retirement. Visit shepp.ca for more information and a listing of upcoming webinar dates.
| Clinical Documentation and Communication Standards updates | The following updates have been made to the Clinical Documentation and Communication Standards (CDCS).
CS-CDCS-0064 Transfer of Patient – Site to Site - Title and Scope Updated
- Revised title from Facility to Facility to Site to Site to reflect broader applicability across acute care, long term care, short term transfers, and EMS. Clarified that the term patient includes patient, resident, and client.
- Document Restructure and Formatting
- Reorganized content into clearly defined transfer pathways with standardized headings, tables, and decision aids outlining record requirements by transfer type.
- Records Management Clarified
- Clarified requirements for originals versus copies, timelines for return of records, and responsibilities of sending and receiving sites. Added guidance for situations where equivalent electronic health records are accessible across sites.
- Acute Care Transfer Requirements Update
- Refined responsibilities for same city and different city acute care transfers, including documentation, verbal handover expectations, and medication reconciliation alignment.
- Expanded Long Term Care (LTC) Transfer Section
- Added comprehensive LTC to LTC transfer requirements, including use of Convergence as the authoritative electronic health record, advance notice expectations, and documentation requirements when transferring between electronic and paper systems.
- Short Term Transfer Guidance Enhanced
- Clarified documentation and medication reconciliation requirements for transfers less than 24 hours for diagnostics, procedures, or emergency department care.
- Medication Reconciliation and Policy Alignment
- Updated references and aligned requirements with current Medication Reconciliation policies, clinical procedures, and documentation standards.
- References and Policy Currency
- Updated and expanded references to reflect current SHA policies, directives, and clinical standards.
CS-CDCS-0068 Vaccine Administration - Section 1.d removed (“In the event a Public Health Nurse consult with a MHO and direction is provided by the MHO that is not in the SIM., the change in administration instructions is to be documented by the PHN as a practitioner order in Panorama.”) – the scenario described would be captured in SIM appendix 4.2
CS-CDCS-0020 Definitions - Clarified external email address and patient designate; added healthcare provider, healthcare provider most responsible for care, medication related documentation.
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