August 25, 2026

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SHA CARES - Living our Values

Saskatchewan Health Authority brings cutting-edge scanning technology to province

Staff Information

SHA Learning - How to access and learn more about required training
Free online suicide prevention training
Patient Safety Talk: Smart Cooling

Clinical Documentation

SMART Pump Program SharePoint site transition

Events and Professional Development

Library Lunch and Learns
Foundations for Anti-Racism Training - Prince Albert, Nipawin, 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
Annual gastrointestinal (GI) Education Conference - CSGNA Regina
Continuing Medical Education - Webinars, Conferences, and Courses

SHA CARES - Living our Values

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is home to two of only four StarGuide scanners in all of Canada, made possible through capital investment from the Ministry of Health and Royal University Hospital Foundation.

🌐 View full CARES story

Staff Information

SHA Learning - How to access and learn more about required training

The Learning and Development team receives several support requests from staff and managers inquiring about accessing required training. Visit our learning catalogue and learn more about how to access and complete required training for all SHA staff and physicians.

🌐 SHA Learning

Free online suicide prevention training

One conversation could save a life. Would you know what to say?

A free, 90-minute online suicide prevention training from LivingWorks can help provide confidence and practical skills to recognize warning signs, start supportive conversations, and connect people to the support they need.

What you'll learn:

How to recognize signs that someone may be thinking about suicide
How to engage in supportive, compassionate conversations
How to help facilitate access to appropriate supports and resources

Details:

This training is available to SHA staff, practitioners, and volunteers.
Format is 90-minutes online, self-paced
You will have 60 days after enrollment to complete the course
Course is free with coupon code: SASKHA

Don't miss this opportunity! Register today to help create safe, supportive conversations with patients, co-workers, family and friends.

Please view the poster for registration details and additional information.

📄 Suicide Prevention Training

Patient Safety Talk: Smart Cooling

Fans and portable air conditioners can help keep patients and residents comfortable during hot weather, but they can also increase infection prevention risks if used improperly. Before using these devices, consider safer cooling alternatives and follow IPAC guidance to ensure patient safety.

Read the latest Patient Safety Talk and share with your teams.

📄 Smart Cooling

Clinical Documentation

SMART Pump Program SharePoint site transition

The SMART Pump Program SharePoint site is transitioning to SharePoint Online on August 27, 2026.

The new site has been designed to closely reflect the current site, with the same content and some minor updates, including an upgraded Online Change Request Form.
The previous site will remain available for approximately two weeks to support a smooth transition. Staff are encouraged to begin using the new site and update their bookmark.

📄 Memo - SMART Pump Program

Events and Professional Development

Library Lunch and Learns

📅August 25, September 10 🕑 12 - 12:30 p.m.📍 Virtual 🌐Register

Foundations for Anti-Racism Training

📅 August 26, September 2, 8 🕑 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.📍Prince Albert 🌐Register

📅 August 27, September 3, 10 🕑 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.📍Nipawin 🌐Register

📅 October 7, 14, 21 🕑 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. 📍Fort Qu'Appelle🔗Register

Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP)

📅 September 3 🕑 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.📍Virtual 🌐Register

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Workshop

📅 September 17 🕑 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.📍Saskatoon, SK 🌐Register

SASKPIC 2026 Fall Education Conference

📅September 18 🕑 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.📍 Saskatoon, SK 🌐Register

24th Annual Kaye Family Learning Day

📅September 18 🕑 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.📍 Saskatoon, SK or Virtual 🌐Register

Saskatchewan Operating Room Nurses Group Conference

📅October 3 🕑 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.📍 Regina, SK 🌐Register

SHEPP Retirement Ahead Information Sessions

📅September 9, 23, October 15, November 17, December 8 🌐Learn more

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

📅October 14, 2026 🕑 10 a.m. 📍Virtual 🌐Register