All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Estimated read time: six minutes | - Saskatchewan recognizes World Ovarian Cancer Day
- Record number of surgeries performed in Saskatchewan 2025-26
- Legislation passes for compassionate intervention for addictions treatment
- Saskatchewan signs 3-year Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement
- Province seeks opinions on social media limits for youth
| - Celebrating SHA teams strengthening mental health services
| - Former patients give back through volunteerism
- Saskatchewan Transplant Program St. Paul’s Hospital staff - Red Dress Day
- Call for National Nursing Week submissions for SHA Rounds
- National Nursing Week - upcoming events for May 11 - 17
- Emergency Preparedness Week
| - College Drive Saskatoon - changes to RUH and JPCH access
- Reminder: Join us for the 2026 SHA Innovation Awards Ceremony on May 11
- Safety Talk - Reporting Medication Incidents
- LifeSpeak Week 1: Mental Health - How to get the best care
| - 2026-27 Staff Safety Strategy Survey - deadline May 8
| - Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP)
- Traditional Wellness and Healing Learning Series
- NEW: HIV Prevention: Mobilizing HIV PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) in Community
- NEW: Registered Social Workers Provincial Community of Practice: Liability Insurance
- Library Lunch and Learns - May to August
- Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion - Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations
- Continuing Medical Education - May
- NEW: SHEPP Pension Information Webinars - May and June
| Public Service Announcements and News Releases | Saskatchewan recognizes World Ovarian Cancer Day | Saskatchewan has contributed $2 million to Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC) since 2020 to support critical ovarian cancer research happening in the province. This investment has supported research and clinical trials that benefit patients by improving diagnosis, treatment options, outcomes and survival rates for women. | Record number of surgeries performed in Saskatchewan 2025-26 | More than 100,000 surgical procedures performed for the second consecutive year.
Saskatchewan has reached a new milestone in surgical care, with more than 102,000 surgeries and procedures performed between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. This is the highest annual total on record and marks the second consecutive year of surgical volumes exceeding 100,000 procedures. | Legislation passes for compassionate intervention for addictions treatment | The Government of Saskatchewan has passed The Compassionate Intervention Act, which allows for involuntary addictions treatment. | Saskatchewan signs 3-year Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement | The Government of Saskatchewan and the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan (PAS) have developed a three-year agreement that aligns with the province’s Patients First Health Care Plan. The Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement funds services such as dispensing of medications and minor ailment diagnosis and treatment. This agreement will help sustain pharmacies, optimize scope and modernize programs. | Province seeks opinions on social media limits for youth | The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to hear directly from families in the province regarding placing limits on social media access for youth under the age of 16. | SHA CARES - Living our Values | Mental Health Week is a time to recognize the people who show up every day to support mental well-being across our communities. Across Saskatchewan, mental health professionals work alongside patients, residents and their families, offering support rooted in compassion, respect and care. This week, we want to say thank you to the many teams whose commitment makes a real difference. | Recognition and Appreciation | Former patients give back through volunteerism | Many volunteers give back to Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) programs that supported them, including cardiac programs like Moose Jaw Cardiaction and the Saskatoon Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group (CARG). These programs connect patients with volunteers who draw on lived experience to inspire confidence and hope.
Moose Jaw Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Brandy McFadden values their contributions to the team and their strong connections volunteers build: “They use their personal experience to understand people at their level.”
“When people first come, they’re scared. Because we’ve been through it too, we can show them there’s nothing to be afraid of,” said Cardiaction volunteers Barry and Tim.
CARG volunteer Jim adds, “They [look] at me and figure he looks like he’s doing okay, I guess I can, too.”
Thank you to the 11 Cardiaction and 13 CARG volunteers who give over 1,850 hours annually as part of the team achieving the SHA Mission: We care. We work together to improve health and well-being; every day, for everyone. | Saskatchewan Transplant Program St. Paul’s Hospital staff - Red Dress Day | From left to right: Top – Monica Martens-Stobbs (Transplant Listed Coordinator), Samanthan Coxon (Living Donor Transplant Coordinator), April Price (Assessment Transplant Coordinator), Dr. A. Hassan (Transplant Nephrologist), Amanda Alkestrup (Post Transplant Coordinator); Bottom – Simeon Gipaya (Program Access Coordinator Admin), Dr. G. Beck (Transplant Surgeon), Chantel Nagy (Program Access Coordinator Admin). | Red Dress Day is a national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse peoples (2SLGBTIA+). Thank you to all who wore red on May 5 to spread awareness about this ongoing crisis and honour the memory and lives of Indigenous women and girls who are no longer with us. | Call for National Nursing Week submissions for SHA Rounds | Nursing staff at Victoria Hospital Maternity Ward in Prince Albert. | National Nursing Week across Canada is May 11 – 17 and we encourage all staff to take the opportunity to recognize and celebrate registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nurse practitioner team members and leaders by submitting team photos to be featured in May 12 and 14 editions of SHA Rounds. Verbal consent is required for employees to be featured in SHA Rounds. Be mindful of not sharing or posting photos that may contain private patient information or identities. Please include photos and department/unit information of the featured team in your email to news@saskhealthauthority.ca. | National Nursing Week - upcoming events for May 11 - 17 | Join us in celebrating our incredible nurses with events all week long. Enjoy refreshments, grab some swag, and catch the premiere of the SHA Emergency Room Nursing Video, featuring exclusive interviews with our ER staff.
Moose Jaw - May 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, Coteau Hills
North Battleford - May 11 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Battlefords’ Union Hospital, Lobby
Prince Albert - May 14 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, Rawlinson Room
Regina - May 14| 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Regina General Hospital, Room 7/8
- May 15| 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Pasqua Hospital, Room 1
Saskatoon - May 14 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - St. Paul’s Hospital, G30 C-Wing
- May 12 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Royal University Hospital, Mall Level (by fireplace)
- May 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Saskatoon City Hospital, Theater room
Swift Current - May 11 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Cypress Regional Hospital, Main entrance
Yorkton - May 11 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Yorkton Regional Health Centre, ER Room 7
| Emergency Preparedness Week | Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026) encourages people in Canada to take concrete actions to be better prepared during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector.
Preparing for emergencies goes beyond having a plan – it includes a fundamental element of connection. Strong relationships and trust built before an emergency make it easier for people to support one another during and after an incident.
This year’s theme, “In it together,” reflects that reality: our readiness and resilience are stronger when we look out for each other. - Reach out: Say hi or introduce yourself to someone new.
- Look out: Check in with colleagues or community members after an incident.
- Help out: Small actions can make a big difference.
Across the SHA, preparedness is built through the actions we take every day – staying informed, supporting one another, and being ready to respond when needed. | College Drive Saskatoon - changes to RUH and JPCH access | As construction continues on the City of Saskatoon’s College Drive – Bus Rapid Transit project, there are some changes in how Royal University Hospital, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, and the Irene & Leslie Dubé Centre for Mental Health are accessed.
Beginning May 8 at 6:00 a.m., crosswalks and sidewalks near the College Drive and University/Hospital Drive intersection will be closed. Pedestrians and cyclists will need to detour to Munroe Avenue to cross College Drive. Saskatoon Transit buses will also be detoured off the University Bridge and College Drive.
Please allow extra time for travelling to and from these facilities. Access by vehicle to Hospital Drive and these facilities is only available via westbound College Drive.
Patients and families who have booked appointments at those facilities should be made aware of possible delays and plan alternate routes.
Inter-facility staff shuttles will be permitted to use the University Bridge, but traffic delays may still occur as traffic patterns change.
Updates and additional information can be found project page below or by subscribing to the Bus Rapid Transit newsletter. | Join us on May 11 to celebrate innovation at the 2026 SHA Innovation Awards. Discover inspiring projects, hear the stories behind them, and be among the first to find out this year’s Innovation Award winners. Thank you to all who submitted nominations this year, we look forward to celebrating you and your colleagues next week. | Safety Talk - Reporting Medication Incidents | Reporting medication incidents helps identify areas for improvement and learning. A medication incident can occur at any stage of the process; prescribing, transcribing and documenting, dispensing, administering or monitoring. It can be a near miss, no harm or when harm did reach a patient.
What is a barrier to reporting near miss medication incidents?
Please read the latest Safety Talk and post/share with your teams. | LifeSpeak Week 1: Mental Health - How to get the best care | Mental Health Week is an opportunity to reflect on the powerful role connection plays in our well-being. Feeling connected to friends, family, colleagues, and community is a key foundation of mental health, helping to strengthen resilience and reduce feelings of isolation. Video resources for this week include: Visit SHA’s Well-being and Resilience website for more information and resources to support our well-being. | 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. | Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) Date: May 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. | Traditional Wellness and Healing Learning Series | Dates: May 19
Time: 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Location: Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre, North Battleford, SK or Virtual 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. Register to attend in-person or virtually below. | HIV Prevention: Mobilizing HIV PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) in Community | Dates: May 20
Time: 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual This session is designed for service providers working with people at risk of HIV. Service providers play a critical role in helping individuals understand, access, and use PrEP and PEP effectively. Participants will learn what PrEP and PEP are, the types available, who they are for, their efficacy and safety, and why they matter for people at greater risk of HIV. | Registered Social Workers Provincial Community of Practice: Liability Insurance | Dates: June 9
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual This session will cover who is responsible for what in relation to liability coverage (personal versus employer), why liability insurance matters and how it supports ethical practice, and how liability insurance can provide support if a complaint is received by Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW).
Be sure to check out the SHA’s Registered Social Workers SharePoint.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Brina Down, Manager of Professional Practice, Social Work. | Library Lunch and Learns - May to August | Time: 12 - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Hungry for knowledge? Join the SHA Clinical Library over your lunch break to learn about: - Copyright, citation, and image use (May 12 and July 7)
- Library resources and services (May 28, June 25, July 23 and August 25)
- Zotero for citation management (June 9 and August 13)
Register for one date per topic at least a week in advance to secure your seat. | Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion - Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations | Date: June 11, 16, 25, July 9, 23, August 13, 20
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
All staff are invited to attend a training session focused on Microaggressions vs Microaffirmations. Small moments can have a big impact on how people feel at work.
Join us for a brief, engaging session that explores the difference between microaggressions—often unintentional words or actions that can cause harm—and microaffirmations—everyday actions that build respect, inclusion, and belonging. | SHEPP Pension Information Webinars - May and June Dates: May 27, June 11 and 25 Are you a Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP) member looking ahead to retirement? Register today to attend a Retirement Ahead webinar! Learn more about your pension and get the information needed to help you plan for retirement. Visit shepp.ca for more information and a listing of upcoming webinar dates.
| Clinical Standards is publishing monthly clinical document updates to communicate new, revised and archived clinical documents. Documents as part of project initiatives may be published in SHA Rounds as separate articles, as needed.
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.
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, they can contact clinicalstandards@saskhealthauthority.ca. | 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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