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“61% of nurses reported taking time off for health reasons in the previous year. They missed on average 23.9 days (about a month) a year." (CIHI) Now what? Read this.
Are you in the mood? Valentine’s day tomorrow.
Here’s a little background on those special three words: “I love you.” Three simple words. But said together they may be well be the most complicated sentence ever spoken. (from research on affection at Arizona State University). Click here
And in celebration of women –
A Woman's Place
Laura Tohe studies how contemporary Native people maintain the strength of traditional matrilineal cultures in their daily lives, their literature, and their oral storytelling.
Maternal Strength
Excerpt from "There is No Word for Feminism" by Laura Tohe
Philippe Couillard announced Sunday that he will run in the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon instead of the Montreal riding he currently represents. More here.
McGuinty Government Holding Public Consultations On Future Of Health Care in Ontario
"Developing a plan is a huge challenge and responsibility," said Smitherman. "And we can't do it without listening to the thoughts, concerns
and ideas from the people of Ontario."
MFP TV - On Location:
Virtual Family Visiting (6:39 min.) . . . and more. Click here.
We are conducting a survey to assess our readers' response to the journal Healthcare Policy. Your participation would be very helpful. Please click here.
If you received this eLetter from a colleague, sign up here for your own issue: Click here.
Healthcare Quarterly
Determinants of Healthcare Workers' Compliance with Infection Control Procedures
Annalee Yassi, Karen Lockhart, Ray Copes, Mickey Kerr, Marc Corbiere, Elizabeth Bryce and members of the SARS study team: Quinn Danyluk, Dave Keen, Shicheng Yu, Catherine Kidd, Mark Fitzgerald, Ron Thiessen, Bruce Gamage, David Patrick, Phil Bigelow and Sharon Saunders
HealthcarePapers
Effective Teamwork in Healthcare: Research and Reality
Dave Clements, Mylène Dault, Alicia Priest
Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership
The Nursing Leadership Battlefield: Are You Using the Right Tactics?
Kirsten Krull-Naraj
Healthcare Policy
Income-Based Drug Coverage in British Columbia: Towards an Understanding of the Policy
Steve Morgan and Megan Coombes
Electronic Healthcare
A Proposed Benefits Evaluation Framework for Health Information Systems in Canada
Francis Lau, Simon Hagens and Sarah Muttitt
World Health and Population
Strengthening Health Development at the Community Level in Thailand: What Events Should Be Managed?
Vasuton Tanvatanakul, Corália Vicente, João Amado and Sastri Saowakontha
Today's Question: In terms of private clinics in Canada, what are the rules / acceptable practices associated with the storage of clinical patient data housed outside of provincial boundaries whereby clinical data could be maintained in an ASP data centre located in another province? Read the answer here.
A search on the longwoods.com website for ‘system integration’ will provide an additional rich list of resources.
Today’s featured Podcast: Human Factors in Action: Getting "Pumped" at a Nursing Usability Laboratory
Edward Etchells, Cynthia Bailey, Ron Biason, Susan DeSousa, Laurie Fowler, Karen Johnson, Catherine Morash and Catherine O'Neill
To listen please click here.
Organizations interested in contributing to Longwoods Radio read this . . .
This is a great opportunity to effectively transfer knowledge using storytelling, compelling lectures or gripping interviews – using simple digital recordings that we distribute on the web. Formatted for iPod listeners too. For criteria and specifications please contact Rebecca Hart at RHart@longwoods.com. All subject to editorial review and acceptance of course.
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Healthcare Quarterly - Check out our Best Practices journal at www.healthcarequarterly.com. Only 9$ per article or an annual online subscription for $80. ICES Report: The Burden of Asthma: Can It Be Eased? CIHI Survey: Avoidable Admissions and Repeat Admissions: What Do They Tell Us? CIHR Research: Treating the Obese: A Big Issue Be sure your individual subscription is up to date. Sign up online here or contact Barbara Marshall – bmarshall@longwoods.com or 416-864-9667. |
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - Toronto - Dr. Alan Hudson, OC, Lead of Access to Services/Wait Times, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC)
Topic: Wait Times
Location: The Health Sciences Building, University of Toronto, 155 College Street (south side) Toronto, ON M5T 3M6, 6th Floor Auditorium
Sponsors: Accenture, ACAHO, Baxter, CGI, Clarity Healthcare Solutions, Dell Canada, GE Healthcare, HP, Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, McKesson, Microsoft, Misys Healthcare Systems and Philips Medical Systems
Register here
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - Toronto - Dr. Michael Guerriere, Managing Partner, Courtyard Group
Topic: 2007 Annual Review of IM/IT in Healthcare
Location: Health Sciences Building, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Room 106
Sponsors: ACAHO, Accenture, CGI, Dell Canada, HP, McKesson, Microsoft, Misys Healthcare Systems and Philips Medical Systems
Register here
The small print: Subscribers do have more options. If you are a personal journal subscriber and represent public healthcare management, practice, education, research or policy you can attend any and all of the breakfasts. If you are a member of a commercial / service organization you have other options. Please contact Susan Hale for more information. Not yet a member, but would like to join Breakfast with the Chiefs? Contact Lina Lopez, for more information.
February 13, 2007: Toronto, ON. The Path to Productivity: A breakfast seminar for healthcare IT directors. There will be several topics and guest speakers, each examining a key area of technology expected to catalyze operational efficiencies within the healthcare sector. For details click here.
February 22, 2007: Vancouver, BC. Voices and Choices: Public Engagement in Health Care Policy. CHSPR’s 2007 conference will bring together researchers, policy makers, and public representatives to examine the public’s role in health reform. For details click here.
February 27, 2007: Toronto, ON. UHN Interdisciplinary Pain Conference: Emerging Practices In Pain Management. For details click here.
March 2, 2007: Toronto, ON. Best Practices Day 2007. The one day symposium features 50 rehab-related best practice, research and innovation presentations selected from across the province; the MOHLTC's Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Framework and keynote and panel addresses from well known authors, clinicians, family members, CEOs, and researchers. For details click here.
March 19 & 20. 2007: Toronto ON. It’s OK To Be The Boss. The focus of the conference is based on Bruce Tulgan’s new book that will be released on March 13, 2007 in North America entitled, It’s Okay To Be The Boss. The first 50 registrants to this conference will receive a signed copy of this guide to help bosses become stronger managers that employees need. For details click here.
March 26 & 27, 2007: Toronto, ON. Collaborating for Success in the Delivery of Primary Health Care. This conference will provide an update on primary health care reforms in Ontario and across Canada and discuss topics pertinent to the development of primary health care. For details click here.
March 28 & 29, 2007: Toronto. Lean Healthcare Workshop. Introduction to Lean concepts and tools adapted specifically to healthcare; presented by Lean Innovations and hosted by Herman Miller for Healthcare (Canada). For details click here.
May 10 & 11, 2007: Edmonton, AB. Virtual Rehabilitation: From Vision to Reality. The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is hosting the conference on current and potential applications of virtual reality in the rehabilitation field. This conference is designed for rehabilitation practitioners, administrators, researchers and developers. The planning committee is currently seeking abstract submissions for poster and podium presentations from rehab therapists. Deadline is February 2, 2007. For details click here.
June 6 - 8, 2007: Toronto, Ontario. Together We Soar Élançons-nous vers les sommets: OACCCAC Conference 2007, The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. For details click here.
June 11-12, 2007: Toronto, ON. The National Healthcare Leadership Conference presented by Canadian College of Health Service Executives and the Canadian Healthcare Association. The theme of the conference is Innovation in Health Services: From Local Leadership to National Performance. For details click here.
CHA Learning is pleased to announce that the 2007/2008 Management, Health Information Services and Food Service and Nutrition Management Distance Education programs are now open for registration. For over 50 years, CHA Learning has helped thousands of healthcare and food service professionals further their career aspirations and reach their personal goals. To learn more about the courses offered by CHA Learning, visit http://www.cha.ca/educ/ today and take the first step towards a brighter future.
For our complete list of conferences and events go here.
Ontario Hospital Association conferences www.OHA.com/conferences
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario conferences click here.
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Review all recently reported Transitions here.
Visit our portal of 80 participating healthcare recruitment centres
[Send your career opportunities to Susan Hale at shale@longwoods.com]
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