All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Estimated read time: eight minutes | - Saskatchewan launches new organ and tissue awareness campaign
| - Volunteers at the heart of compassionate care
| - Volunteers in Langenburg Centennial Special Care home
- Where did SHA volunteers serve in 2025?
- Administrative Professionals Day
- April 28 is National Day of Mourning
| - Response to Bicillin L-A shortage
- Employee Timecard moving to My Time Report
- New out-of-Scope (OOS) timecard training now available in MyLearning
- eHealth Service Desk: Automated support ticket follow-up process
- SHA Innovation Awards - list of nominees now available
| - 2026-27 Staff Safety Strategy Survey
| - ECHO Autism Saskatchewan spotlight sessions
- Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion - Understanding Intersectionality
- Pediatric Pain Management across the Continuum of Care
- Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance
- Foundations for Anti-Racism Training - Saskatoon
- 2026 SHA Innovation Awards Ceremony
- Design Thinking Learning Series
- Traditional Wellness and Healing Learning Series
- Continuing Medical Education - April and May
| - Clinical Standards Status Report
- Suicide Prevention - Mental Health and Addictions Clinical Form updates
- Syphilis document updates
| Public Service Announcements and News Releases | Saskatchewan launches new organ and tissue awareness campaign | From left: Kevin Wesaquate, Indigenous artist and organ and tissue donation advocate, Kyla Thomson, mother of Bella Thomson also known as "Bella Brave", Monica Keet, Donor Coordinator with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Health. | Saskatchewan is dedicating the month of April to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation across the province. | SHA CARES - Living our Values | Volunteers at the heart of compassionate care | Volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment across Saskatchewan facilities. From greeting visitors to supporting families, volunteers make a meaningful difference every day.
“It’s important that everyone who walks through these doors feels comfortable and knows they’re not alone. That’s why we’re here,” Michael Bassett, a volunteer at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, said.
Volunteering is more than giving your time; it’s about offering care and connection. Whether you want to gain experience, meet people, or give back, there’s a place for you. Every act of kindness, big or small, matters.
If you’ve thought about volunteering, now is the time to start. | Recognition and Appreciation | Volunteers in Langenburg Centennial Special Care home | What would we do without volunteers? Langenburg Centennial Special Care home wanted to improve the home like environment for our residents as well as mitigate the risks we see with dementia care. Our volunteers came in and painted all our resident room doors (residents chose the color and pattern) as well as our exits made to look like beautiful bookcases. This has been a two year project that has just been completed. We are thankful every day for the time our volunteers give to us. | Where did SHA volunteers serve in 2025? | Volunteers offer a steady presence and strengthen the health care experience when it matters the most. Across Saskatchewan they deliver Meals on Wheels, share joy as pet visitors, help people as wayfinders, offer connection as client companions, assist with recreation and fitness programs, lend a hand in gift shops, provide solace with healing arts and palliative care programs, support to mental health clients and so much more. | Administrative Professionals Day | Administrative professionals from a variety of teams at Saskatoon City Hospital. SHA administraive professionals support teams across Saskatchewan and are essential to keeping units, departments, and operations running smoothly. | April 22 marked Administrative Professionals Day across Canada and recognizes the contributions of administrative assistants, office managers, and support staff. Thank you to all SHA administrative assistants, executive assistants, unit clerks, medical office assistants, staff schedulers and all other administrative professionals across the province for everything you do each and everyday. | April 28 is National Day of Mourning | April 28 is National Day of Mourning, a day dedicated to honoring and remembering those who have lost their lives or been injured in workplace accidents. It is also a day to reaffirm our dedication to improving workplace health and safety and preventing future incidents.
SHA values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity, and Safety - define our principles. Safety encompasses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental well-being, and we are committed to upholding it every day for everyone. We encourage everyone to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on April 28 to reflect, remember, and recommit to creating a workplace culture where safety is a shared responsibility and core value. | Response to Bicillin L-A shortage | In response to the ongoing national Bicillin L-A shortage, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has procured a supply of Lentocilin S 1200 to help prevent disruptions to syphilis treatment. Provider support tools have been developed to assist health-care providers with reconstitution, administration and aftercare.
Please refer to the SHA intranet, Syphilis – Public Health and the Maternal/Children’s Health Clinical Resources- Syphilis tile to access new and updated resources.
Local pharmacy teams will notify each acute care site when Lentocilin S 1200 will be implemented and available for use at their location. Public Health Offices and SHA hospital pharmacies are asked to include documents or QR code with ancillary supplies, when shipping out Lentocilin S 1200. | Employee Timecard moving to My Time Report | Effective April 29, 2026, the Employee Timecard will be removed from MyScheduling.
to the new “My Time Report” available in MyWork. This report provides a clear and up-to-date view of your recorded time.
To learn how to use the new report, please refer to KB0014893. For guidance on comparing your payslip to your Time Report, see KB0013183.
If you have any questions or need support, please contact the MyConnection Inquiry Centre - 1-833-766-4390. | New out-of-Scope (OOS) timecard training now available in MyLearning | We’re pleased to announce that two new training courses for the OOS Timecard Application are now available through the MyLearning section on MyConnection.
Designed using a mix of text, video, and audio, these courses support both employees and managers in effectively using the system.
The OOS Timecard App for Employees course covers: - Setting up your timecard
- Assigning and managing approvers
- Setting delegates
- Recording exceptions to time (e.g., vacation, illness)
- Submitting leave requests
The OOS Timecard App for Leaders course covers:
- Managing delegates
- Reviewing and approving employee timecards
- Managing and approving/denying leave requests
Note: The Leader course covers manager tasks, however managers should also take the employee course to understand time entry and submission for themselves.
If you are new to the OOS Timecard application or need a refresher, enrolling in the appropriate course will help you confidently navigate the system and ensure a smooth experience. | eHealth Service Desk: Automated support ticket follow-up process | eHealth Service Desk is introducing an automated reminder process for supporting tickets awaiting a response. If an eHealth analyst attempts to contact you for additional information and doesn’t receive a response, your ticket will be placed On Hold – Awaiting Customer Response.
Then, after: - two business days: a reminder email will be sent to you
- four business days: a second reminder
- seven business days: Ticket will be automatically resolved.
To keep your ticket active, simply reply to a reminder email anytime prior to seven business days.
If the ticket is resolved, you will have five calendar days to reopen it if you do still require the ticket.
This process helps keep requests moving and supports timely service delivery. Thank you for your cooperation. | SHA Innovation Awards - list of nominees now available | We are very excited to announce the list of nominees for the 2026 SHA Innovation Awards. We received 37 nominations this year which set a new record.
Thank you to all SHA staff and physician who submitted a nomination, we look forward to celebrating with you on May 11 at the 2026 SHA Innovation Awards. | 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. | 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.
| ECHO Autism Saskatchewan spotlight sessions Date: April 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. | Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) Date: April 28, May 16, June 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. | 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. | 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. | Traditional Wellness and Healing Learning Series | Dates: May 19
Time: 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Location: Battlefords Family Health Centre Basement, North Battleford, SK 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. | Clinical Standards Status Report | The Clinical Standards Status Report is a live resource providing up-to-date information on provincial clinical standards document development. It is accessible to both SHA staff and external partners. Hosted in Smartsheet, the report includes details such as the development phase, document type, related education materials, and anticipated publication timelines. Leadership, educators, and point-of-care staff are encouraged to review the report regularly to support implementation planning and training awareness. The Interprofessional Practice team and Document Development leads update the report at least once a month to ensure the information remains current.
For more information, visit the Clinical Standards webpage or contact clinicalstandards@saskhealthauthority.ca. | Suicide Prevention - Mental Health and Addictions Clinical Form updates | Syphilis document updates | Effective April 16, 2026: Check out First Line for additional resources. | TO PRINT AND POST: Just print this email. DO YOU HAVE A SUBMISSION? See our guidelines here. DID YOU MISS AN ISSUE? See our archives. | | | | |
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