All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Estimated read time: nine minutes | - Saskatchewan protecting patient access to personal health information with renewed MySaskHealthRecord contract
- Saskatchewan protecting progress made on breast cancer diagnostics wait times
| - Supporting families in life’s first precious moments
| - April 7 is Green Shirt Day
- Celebrating one year of the Regina Vascular Access team
| - Helium supply update
- Webex will be removed on April 20 - use Microsoft Teams for collaboration and meetings
- SHA Clinical Library live chat service
- Saskatchewan Bariatric Surgical Program update
- Medication Safety Team - March newsletter
- Well-being video: Micro-Habits
| - Indigenous Employee Network Launch
- Coffee and Cases: Stroke in Women
- ECHO Autism Saskatchewan spotlight sessions
- Acute Care of the at-Risk Newborn
- Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion - Understanding Intersectionality
- Pediatric Pain Management across the Continuum of Care
- Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance
| - Influenza immunizer updates
- General immunization updates
| Public Service Announcements and News Releases | Saskatchewan protecting patient access to personal health information with renewed MySaskHealthRecord contract The Government of Saskatchewan is reinforcing its commitment to patient-centered digital health by renewing its investment in MySaskHealthRecord, a secure online service that gives residents easy access to their personal health information. | Saskatchewan protecting progress made on breast cancer diagnostics wait times The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are continuing to take action to improve access to breast health services by extending an initiative that allows patients to receive diagnostic procedures at a medical facility in Calgary. | SHA CARES - Living our Values | Supporting families in life’s first precious moments | Supporting families through the first moments of parenthood is both a privilege and a responsibility — one that Jaclyn McDonald approaches with compassion, knowledge and calm reassurance. “Actively listening to what the patient wants and how care is provided for them” is at the heart of Jaclyn’s approach. Jaclyn has been recognized with the Nursing Excellence Award from the Boreal Healthcare Foundation for her outstanding work in maternal and newborn care at Victoria Hospital’s Obstetrics Unit in Prince Albert, where she serves as a lactation consultant. Known for her warm and supportive approach, Jaclyn helps new parents navigate the early days of caring for their newborns. Whether guiding families through breastfeeding, answering questions or offering reassurance, she brings patience and expertise to every interaction. Her work supports a team-based approach to care, ensuring families receive the guidance and support they need during one of life’s most important transitions. This recognition celebrates the meaningful difference Jaclyn continues to make for families in our community. | Recognition and Appreciation | April 7 is Green Shirt Day | April 7 is Green Shirt Day and is a day to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy and their families. It is also a day to continue the legacy of Logan Boulet, a Humboldt Broncos player whose example has inspired thousands of Canadians to register as organ and tissue donors and to talk to their families about their wishes.
On April 7, in honour of his legacy, we invite you to take a moment to recognize and show appreciation to Logan, his family, and other organ and tissue donors who have made the selfless decision to give the gift of life and sight to others by wearing green.
Talk with family and friends about organ donation, and register your decision regarding donation at GiveLifeSask.ca | Celebrating one year of the Regina Vascular Access team April 1 marks the one-year anniversary of the Regina Vascular Access Team - the first electrocardiogram (ECG) guided nurse Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion program in Saskatchewan.
The program provides service at both Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital for inpatient and outpatients alike. With ECG-guided technology, the team provides bedside insertion for the most vulnerable and unstable Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients.
In its inaugural year, the team successfully inserted more than 880 PICC lines, surpassing expectations and making a remarkable impact by significantly reducing patient wait times. 54 per cent of patients are now receiving their PICC lines within 24 hours of receiving the request from a care provider.
This achievement was made possible through strong collaborations with Regina’s medical imaging team, Medical Imaging Provincial Standards and Operations, and the support of Dr. Nicolette Sinclair. Together, they have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to innovation, patient care, and nursing excellence.
Congratulations to the Regina Vascular Access Team on reaching this important milestone and for setting a new standard of excellence in vascular access care. | Helium supply update Air Liquide, our supplier of medical grade helium has informed the SHA supply chain that due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and QatarEnergy’s complete suspension of its Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and Helium production, the availability of industrial, commercial and medical-grade helium has been affected.
Aire Liquide will continue to provide medical grade helium to hospitals and clinics at historical consumption rates only. Allocations may change as the situation evolves. SHA supply chain will be in contact with medical grade helium suppliers as this evolves. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) grade helium is managed by MRI manufacturers through different suppliers than medical grade, and SHA supply chain is not involved with its supply. | Webex will be removed on April 20 - use Microsoft Teams for collaboration and meetings As part of eHealth’s ongoing efforts to streamline communications and improve collaboration across the organization, Cisco Webex will be fully decommissioned on April 20. After this date, Webex will no longer be available for meetings or collaboration.
Over the past several weeks, we have been transitioning to Microsoft Teams as our standard meeting and collaboration tool. If you still have upcoming Webex meetings scheduled, please move them to Teams as soon as possible. Webex will be available for historical purposes until April 20.
Training resources and support are available on the eHealth Learning Portal to assist with this transition. Thank you for your cooperation as we complete this transition. | SHA Clinical Library live chat service SHA Clinical Library offers a live chat service Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Connect with a member of our staff in real time to get help with any of our services including article requests, accessing resources, using licensed library apps, requesting evidence searches, and more.
Click on the “Live Chat” button from our Library homepage or bookmark our Live Chat page to easily start a chat. You can also connect with the team at library@saskhealthauthority.ca or call our main line at 306-766-4142.
| Saskatchewan Bariatric Surgical Program update Please be advised that the Bariatric Surgical Program has relocated within the same building. Previous location: Suite 102, 1621 Albert Street
New location: Suite 124, 1621 Albert Street The program’s fax number has also changed to 306-766-7136 Kindly update your records and ensure all future correspondence is directed to the new suite and fax number. | Medication Safety Team - March newsletter The SHA Medication Safety Team is excited to connect with you in providing essential medication safety information through our bi-monthly newsletters. Our mission is to equip and empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to manage medications safely while fostering a culture of safety. The newsletters will cover updates on clinical and patient safety guidelines, raise awareness of medication risks, address safety challenges, and promote Just Culture.
Our team consists of experts from various health-care fields and experiences to engage in medication safety efforts. We are authoritative sources on organizational medication safety-related evidence, information, and knowledge. We are here to help and support you in your journey toward safe and effective medication management.
Thank you for being a part of our commitment to increasing safety literacy and improving medication safety. Check out our latest newsletter below. | Well-being video: Micro-Habits Micro-Habits explores how small, consistent actions create lasting change. Big goals can feel overwhelming, but micro-habits—tiny steps practiced daily—build momentum and resilience over time. The video introduces a simple framework for starting small: choose one positive behavior, link it to an existing routine, and repeat it consistently.
Watch the video and download the Practice Resource to explore how micro-habits can make meaningful change feel achievable, even on busy days.
Visit the SHA Well-being webpage for more information about our well-being model and available supports. | Indigenous Employee Network Launch Date: April 1
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual This initial gathering is intended to bring Indigenous employees together to build relationships, share stories, and collectively begin shaping the vision and direction of the Indigenous Employee Network. | Coffee and Cases: Stroke in Women Date: April 9
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Virtual Join us for Coffee and Cases, where multi-disciplinary members across the province meet to learn and discuss all things stroke-related. Thanks to funding from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, we meet monthly to discuss new topics. Join us at our next session where we are excited to have Dr. Alyson Plecash present on Stroke in Women. | ECHO Autism Saskatchewan spotlight sessions Date: April 14, 21 and 28
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual The SHA Provincial Autism Strategy is offering three free virtual sessions celebrating Autism Acceptance Month. The sessions are open to all, including professionals, autistic advocates, and parents/caregivers. Each ECHO Autism SK Spotlight Series includes a lived-experience panel discussion and age-based breakout mini-sessions. | Acute Care of the at-Risk Newborn Date: April 15 and 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: La Loche Health Centre, La Loche, SK The Acute Care of the at-risk Newborn workshop provides health-care professionals with the knowledge and skills of neonatal resuscitation, assessment and management of the at-risk newborn. Participants must complete an on-line exam prior to the in-person component. The workshop utilizes simulation based education and debriefing to support a team-based approach to care. For more information, contact jenna.lockert@saskhealthauthority.ca. | Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion - Understanding Intersectionality Date: April 21 and 23
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
All staff are invited to attend a lunch-and-learn training session focused on intersectionality. These sessions introduce intersectionality as a practical framework for understanding how people's identities, lived experiences, and how roles intersect and shape how people experience care, the workplace, and health outcomes. Participants will explore how increased awareness of these intersections supports more compassionate, respectful, and equitable care for patients and families, while also strengthening team relationships and psychological safety. | Pediatric Pain Management across the Continuum of Care Date: April 24
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
The education day will be held virtually with the option to view the virtual sessions in person, at the following locations: - Swift Current: Cypress Hospital, Conference Room 1
- Moose Jaw: Wigmore Regional Hospital, Coteau Room
View poster for more details.
| Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Date: April 30 and May 1
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual The course is intended for practitioners (nurses, physicians, registered midwives) with clinical experience as part of their regular review of fetal health surveillance knowledge, skills and clinical decision making as well as new obstetrical care providers as an adjunct to their facility orientation program. The course consists of three components: Pre-study of the “Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Online Manual”, successful completion of the Online Exam, and participation in a Fetal Health Surveillance interdisciplinary workshop. | Influenza immunizer updates The annual influenza immunization program will conclude on March 31. - First doses of influenza vaccine must not be administered to children under nine years of age after March 31.
- Infants and children six months to eight years who require a second influenza vaccine dose this season, remain eligible to receive their second dose up to and including Thursday, April 30.
- Physician offices and other facilities must discard all remaining doses on April 1 and report all wastage.
For more information - CS-G-0110 Influenza Immunizer Updates.
| General immunizer updates Refer to the March 25 Amendments for the updates to Chapter 4 of the Ministry of Health Saskatchewan Immunization Manual. - The references page has three sectionsm as well as vaccine administration notification forms and public health nursing documentation resources.
- Appendix 4.1 contains immunization documentation requirements for all immunizers.
- NEW: In references - B. Vaccine Administration Notification Resources (for non-public health users). These immunization notification forms can be used to document vaccines/TB skins tests provided outside of public health. Some networks may continue to use their local form. Refer to page 2 for the appropriate Public Health Office fax numbers.
For more information - General Immunizer Updates (CS-G-0109).
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