All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Estimated read time: ten minutes | - North Stars bring fun to patients
- SHA expands translation services through pictures
| - Saskatchewan Health Authority to assume delivery of long-term care at Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Regina
| - Safety Talk - Pressure Injuries
| - Transition from Webex to Microsoft Teams
- Your Accountability and Performance Plan (APP) Is more than a form
- Having trouble with online learning modules?
- Stewardship 5 Minute Update - February 2026
- Registered Nurses - explore critical care nursing
- LifeSpeak Week 4: Learning about helping yourself
| - Webinar: SHA Fall Prevention and Injury Reduction Acute Care Program
- Workshop: Substance Use Disorders
- Training opportunity: Anti-racism training - Regina
- Webinar: Crafting a Strong Innovation Award Nomination
- Presentation: Stories of Resiliency and Reconciliation
- Webinar: Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion - Understanding Intersectionality
- Workshop: Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance
- Workshop: Acute Care of the at-Risk Newborn (ACoRN)
| - Printing Patient Information and Resource (PIER) documents
| SHA CARES - Living our Values | North Stars bring fun to patients | The Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford hosted a visit that gave patients the opportunity to meet their idols and take part in a positive, engaging activity. The Battlefords North Stars were welcomed on February 4 for a brief tour of the hospital and a floor hockey game with several patients. Events like this help foster connection and play an important role in reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. The North Stars were gracious and inclusive in their interactions, promoting physical health, resilience, and teamwork throughout the day. Thank you to the North Stars for spending time with patients and making a meaningful difference in their day. | SHA expands translation services through pictures | Opening card: visual overview of communication cards representing 16 languages. | In October 2025, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) launched a new Picture-Based Communication Tool to better support non-verbal patients, residents, clients, and families across the province.
Developed by SHA’s Patient and Family-Centred Care and Experience Team, the tool uses simple, relatable images to help individuals express their needs, preferences, emotions and concerns when verbal communication is limited.
This first-of-its-kind initiative reflects SHA’s commitment to accessibility, equity, and patient-centred care. As outlined in Our Commitment to Each Other, the tool supports explaining things in understandable ways and ensuring every individual has a voice in their care.
Originally translated into 14 languages — including Cree, Dene and Michif — the success of the initiative has led to the addition of two more languages, bringing the total to 16. By reducing communication barriers and creating a shared visual language, the tool strengthens understanding, builds trust and supports safer, more inclusive care for all. | Public Service Announcements and News Releases | Saskatchewan Health Authority to assume delivery of long-term care at Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Regina The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care have reached an agreement for Saskatchewan Health Authority to lease the Capital Crossing building and assume operations of the 139 long-term care spaces later this year. | Safety Talk - Pressure Injuries Pressure injuries are caused by sustained pressure, usually over a bony prominence, that impairs circulation and prevents oxygen and nutrients from reaching the skin. This results in tissuedamage and skin breakdown. Pressure injuries cause pain and discomfort and have a significant negative impact on quality of life.
How does your team contribute to keeping patients healthy and reducing pressure injuries? Please read the latest Patient Safety Talk and share with your teams. | Transition from Webex to Microsoft Teams As part of eHealth’s ongoing efforts to streamline communications and improve collaboration across the organization, we are transitioning from Cisco Webex to Microsoft Teams. This change will create a more consistent user experience and better integrate with the tools we use every day. Below is the transition timeline: Current state: March 2 – Transition activities begin: - Microsoft Teams becomes the recommended platform for chat, meetings, and boardroom meetings
- Both Webex and Microsoft Teams will remain available
March 30 - Microsoft Teams becomes the standard for all new meetings, and SHA is fully transitioned. April 20 - Webex is fully decommissioned, and Microsoft Teams becomes the only supported platform. | Your Accountability and Performance Plan (APP) Is more than a form The Accountability and Performance Plan (APP) is your opportunity to pause and reflect on the most important work you’ve contributed over the past year. Rather than seeing it as a compliance task, think of it as a chance to capture what went well, where you stretched, and what you learned along the way.
At the start of the year, you identified key projects, tasks, development goals, etc. that you most wanted to focus on and achieve. Take a few minutes to reflect on those goals and ask yourself, what are you most proud of? Which goals did you achieve?
Clear, thoughtful reflection helps your supervisor better understand your contributions and sets the stage for a more meaningful year-end conversation.
Employees should complete their portion of the APP by no later than March 31, so that supervisors can focus on year-end review meetings and submissions before the April 30, deadline. | Having trouble with online learning modules? Spinning wheels, missing buttons, or progress that won't save can be frustrating - but most issues are quick fixes.
This resource walks you through the most common browser-related issues learners experience in MyLearning and how to resolve them in just a few minutes. Whether you're stuck mid-module or want to prevent issues before they happen, this quick resource can save you time and headaches.
Note: These troubleshooting steps will not resolve the intermittent 'Retry Later' error. Technical teams are actively investigating this issue and will share updates as they become available. | Stewardship 5 Minute Update - February 2026 Check out the Stewardship 5 Min Update for February 2026! This month we discuss the benefits of narrow-spectrum antibiotics and measuring progress for the Opioid Stewardship Program in 2025. | Registered Nurses - explore critical care nursing Ready to grow in your nursing career? Why not explore critical care nursing? We are offering sponsorship for Registered Nurses to complete the Critical Care Nursing Course through Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Not quite sure if critical care nursing is the right fit for you? There may be an opportunity for you to spend time in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU/CCU) to experience what this specialized area has to offer.
Learn more about the role, the department, and what our staff have to say by visiting the Critical Care Nursing Career Profile. For more information on critical care nursing , contact careers@saskhealthauthority.ca. | LifeSpeak Week 4: Learning about helping yourself Personal growth comes from learning life lessons about connection and self-care, recognizing that loneliness can exist even in crowds, and reaching out for support when emotional distress makes it hard to get out of bed. Check out this weeks resources below: Visit SHA Well-being and Resilience for more information and resources to support our well-being. | Webinar: SHA Fall Prevention and Injury Reduction Acute Care Program Date: March 3
Time: 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual
There will be one last opportunity to attend a question and answer session around the new SHA Fall Prevention and Injury Program for Acute Care. Please register at the link below. | Workshop: Substance Use Disorders Date: March 4
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, Saskatoon, SK The College of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, and Continuing Pharmacy Education have created the Advancing Interprofessional Management of Substance Use Disorders in Saskatchewan (AIMS-SK) program, aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders. | Training opportunity: Anti-racism training - Regina Date: March 5, 12, and 19
Time: 12:30 - 4 p.m. , 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Regina Cancer Agency in room HL 141, Regina, SK Join us for a three-part anti-racism training series that supports the SHA CARES values and the strengthening of a more inclusive, equitable environment for all patients, families, and colleagues. Understanding the foundations of racism by engaging with topic areas, theories and thoughtful discussions, participants will deepen their understanding of the hidden realities of racism in the workplace and how they can support anti-racism action. Open to all staff, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency employees, allied professionals and other health practitioners. Modules accomodate up to 25 particpants. To register, contact lara.constant@saskhealthauthority.ca. | Webinar: Crafting a Strong Innovation Award Nomination Date: March 11
Time: 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual The SHA Innovation Awards provides the chance for you to nominate and recognize teams and individuals leading innovative work across the province. If you need more help with creating a strong nomination, join our next lunch and learn event on March 11. Our presenters will walk you through the key nomination questions, share insider tips on what makes a standout application, and answer your questions. Whether you are nominating for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this session will help you showcase innovation with clarity and impact.
Deadline for nominations is March 20. Register for our next lunch and learn event with the link below. | Presentation: Stories of Resiliency and Reconciliation Date: March 12
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Auditorium, Regina General Hospital, Regina SK or Virtual Join the Department of Surgery's Grand Rounds for a presentation on stories of resiliency and reconcialiation presented by Kevin Chief. Learn more from Kevin on how to: - foster meaningful connections with others and build understanding;
- reflect on how the ideas and stories shared can inform personal growth and professional development;
- develop actionable steps—small or large—to strengthen ongoing relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities.
Contact surgery.dept@usask.ca to join virtually through Zoom. | Webinar: Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion - Understanding Intersectionality Date: March 17 and 18, 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.
Note: March 19 event was rescheduled to March 18. The session time remains the same. If you registered for March 19, your invite will automatically be updated. | Workshop: Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Date: March 27 and 28
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 pro-viders as an adjunct to their facility orientation program. | Workshop: Acute Care of the at-Risk Newborn (ACoRN) 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 (ACoRN) 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 team-based approach to care. For more infomation, contact jenna.lockert@saskhealthauthority.ca. | Printing Patient Information and Resource (PIER) documents Teams wishing to print Patient Information and Resource documents, please use one of the following options: - Place an order via SHA Printing Services to have the document printed in colour. This approach is recommended for large quantities/bulk printing. SHA Printing Services can ship to anywhere in the province and at no charge back to the requester. Provincial Printing Services Order Form
- Print at the local level using a unit/department printer for small quantities.
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