All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a section. | - Saskatchewan leads Canada in pharmacist supply and workforce growth
| - Foundations of Anti-Racism: Module 1 - now available online
| - November 5 is International Volunteer Managers Day
- November is Fall Prevention Month
| - Reporting Incidents of Violence
- eHealth - EDRN updates improve how records can be printed, saved and shared
- Do Not Use Abbreviations Audit
- LifeSpeak: Care Starts With You
- How to access LifeSpeak for the first time
| - Indigenous Smudging Ceremony Policy (SHA-04-007)
- Medication Administration and Monitoring Procedure SHA-08-010P9 - Revision
| - Clinical Document Monthly Update
| Events - National Health Ethics Week Sessions
- NEW: Heart2Heart Grief Retreat
- Entry Level Career Fairs - Yorkton
- NEW: LifeSpeak: Ask the Expert Webinar
- Microaggression vs. Microaffirmations: How everyday Actions Shape Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion
Professional Development - Free online suicide prevention training
- Privacy Training – Foundations in MyWork
- LEAP Training Sessions
- ECHO Autism SK - Supporting Mental Health Across the School Years
- Continuing Medical Education - Webinars, Conferences, and Courses
| Public Service Announcements and News Releases | Saskatchewan leads Canada in pharmacist supply and workforce growthSaskatchewan patients continue to benefit from the province's strong and steady pharmacy workforce, with new data from the CIHI showing Saskatchewan leads the nation in both pharmacist supply and pharmacist workforce rates. 🔗 View full release | Turning Our Commitment into Action | Foundations of Anti-Racism: Module 1 - now available onlineModule 1: Foundations for Action is a mandatory 45-minute online learning module designed to provide staff with a foundational understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and systemic racism in Canada. Adapted from the first module of the four-hour in-person training, this introductory course explores how these systems continue to shape the experiences and health outcomes of Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities. These topics will be explored in greater depth in Module 2, helping learners build the knowledge needed to take meaningful action toward equity, inclusion, and culturally safer services. All three modules will continue to be available in-person in select locations and by special request. 🔗 Enroll now on MyLearning | Recognition and Appreciation | November 5 is International Volunteer Managers DayToday we recognize this special day honoring the passion and commitment of our Volunteer Services leaders who coordinate and inspire our volunteer workforce and create positive impacts across our organization. At the heart and core of their work is the ability to foster relationships not only in a health care environment but community as well. In addition to traditional volunteer programing, Volunteer Services partners and provides support to other SHA services and programs like Forever in Motion, Medical First Responders, Living Well with Chronic Conditions and Spiritual Care. Did you know? - SHA has five Volunteer Managers and 27 Volunteer Coordinators across the province with thousands of registered volunteers.
- Volunteer Managers follow national standards as directed by the Canadian Code of Volunteer Involvement.
- Volunteer leaders collaborate and foster relationships with staff and volunteers in SHA facilities to help make a positive impact in the lives of residents, families, patients, and staff.
- Volunteer Management is a certified profession. This training helps ensure that we are developing processes and programs in SHA that align with the national standards.
| November is Fall Prevention Month Please review the weekly posters with your teams. This week’s poster is the Six Pillars: Fall Prevention and Injury Reduction Program. SHA’s goal is to reduce the amount of patient falls and fall related injuries. The foundation of each program is based on the six pillars. 🔗 Poster - Fall Prevention Month | Reporting Incidents of ViolenceViolence can take many forms and result in different types of harm, including physical, psychological, social, cultural and environmental. Always take any urgent action that is required to restore safety in the moment. Once safety is restored, complete a patient safety incident or a staff safety report, depending on who was harmed or at risk of harm. In some cases, both reports will need to be completed. Where to Report Violent Incidents: - Patient safety incident report: Patient Safety & Experience
- When a patient/resident/client was harmed, directly threatened, communicated that they felt unsafe, or were at risk of harm if there had not been intervention.
- A patient safety report includes the name of the person that was harmed or at risk of harm. The person with violent behavior does not have a report completed for them unless they were also harmed
- Staff safety report: Staff Safety Reporting
- When a staff member was harmed or at risk of harm.
| eHealth - EDRN updates improve how records can be printed, saved and shared Enhancements to the Electronic Death Registration and Notification (EDRN) system will allow users to print a confirmation of death. This new function ensures users can meet internal and record keeping requirements without losing the convenience and ease of creating and managing those records electronically through EDRN. Watch for updates to the existing training resources on the eHealth website with information about how to save and share records. EDRN is a secure online system used to register deaths in Saskatchewan. EDRN helps protect the accuracy of death information, supports timely completion of death records, and improves processing times for death certificates. For more information about EDRN, including access requests and user training: 🔗 ehealthsask.ca | Do Not Use Abbreviations Audit The SHA Do Not Use Abbreviations Audit audit for Continuing Care has been updated. This audit is required annually (or more frequently for areas of concern) for all SHA Continuing Care facilities based on the Accreditation Canada Medication Management Standards for organizational practice, as well as SHA requirements to align with available Medication Management Policy and procedures. The targeted timeline for implementation of the updated tool is as soon as possible. Please refer to the Do Not Use Abbreviations Audit SHA Work Standard and Audit Tool.
Questions can be directed to your local Medication Use and Safety Interdisciplinary Committee (MUSIC). 🔗 Work Standard and Audit Tool | LifeSpeak: Care Starts With YouFocus on taking care of yourself. When you take care of yourself, you’re better able to support others. Rest, boundaries, emotional balance, and support for caregiving are all connected. Through LifeSpeak, you can access expert-led content with practical tools to support your wellbeing, whether you are caring for yourself, someone else, or both. Explore these featured resources | How to access LifeSpeak for the first timeVisit the website below or download the app to your mobile device: Steps to access LifeSpeak for the first time: Determine your Log In email address MyConnection → My Work → My Work → Me → Contact Info > Email listed under “Home Email” Visit LifeSpeak Enter the email you found under “Home Email” Click “Next” Select “Enter password reset code” Temporary Access Code: lifespeak Click Continue and reset to new password
If you continue to face difficulties, please submit a “MyWellbeing” inquiry in MyConnection 🔗 Wellbeing | SaskHealthAuthority | Policy Reviews and Changes | NEW: Indigenous Smudging Ceremony Policy (SHA-04-007) The Indigenous Smudging Ceremony Policy (SHA-04-007) is now in effect. All SHA Team Members are required to review this policy and include: - Staff;
- Practitioner Staff;
- Learners;
- Contractors;
- Contracted Individuals;
- Volunteers;
- Patient Family Partners (PFPs) and
- Knowledge Keepers
🔗 Review on e-Learn | Medication Administration and Monitoring Procedure SHA-08-010P9 - Revision The Medication Administration and Monitoring Procedure SHA-08-010P9 has been revised. The following section has been added: - Secondary (Intermittent) Medication Administration Lines
🔗 Review policy | Clinical Document Monthly UpdateClinical Standards is publishing monthly clinical document updates to communicate new, revised and archived clinical documents. Based on user feedback, update for clinical forms, patient information and education resources (PIER), general documents and order sets are being published on one list to make it easier to review. Refer to the Clinical Standards Status Report for information on Clinical Standards and Procedures that are in development or have been approved and published. Refer to Provincial Order Sets in Progress for information on Order Sets that are in development or have been approved and published. Visit the Clinical Document Development – Clinical Standards webpage for information and guidance on clinical document development from the start to finish of your project. - Tools and resources to assist to guide document development from start to finish
- Contact lists to assist with provincial collaboration and networking
- Templates and writing guides
- Submission and approval processes
If clinical teams have questions or require assistance, contact Clinical Standards by submitting an Interprofessional Practice Inquiries Form, accessed from the Interprofessional Practice intranet page. | Events and Professional Development | National Health Ethics Week Sessions | Heart2Heart Grief Retreat📅 November 14 🕑️9 a.m. - 5 p.m.📍Regina🔗 Learn more | Entry Level Career Fairs - Yorkton📅 November 17📍Yorkton🔗Poster | LifeSpeak: Ask the Expert Webinar Smart Support: Technology Solutions for Caregiving and Ageing with Karen Carney, Occupational Therapist. 📅November 18 🕑 11 a.m. 📍Virtual 🌐Register | Microaggression vs. Microaffirmations: How everyday Actions Shape Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion📅November 19 🕑 2-3 p.m. 📍Virtual 🌐Register 📅December 2 🕑 10-11 a.m. 📍Virtual 🌐Register | Free online suicide prevention training📅 On demand - 60 days to complete📍Virtual 🔗 Learn more/Register | Privacy Training – Foundations in MyWork📅 On demand 📍Virtual 🔗 Learn more | LEAP Training Sessions📅 November 27, December 3, 7, 14📍Virtual 🔗 Register | ECHO Autism SK - Supporting Mental Health Across the School Years📅 November 10, 24, January 12, 26, February 9
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