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"The choice, however, is as clear now for nations as it was once for the individual: peace or extinction." - Lester B. Pearson
When a hospital dies. Magnificent photography documenting the end. Click here.
Unexplained MRI images found in Saskatchewan: The source of the images, found in Halvorgate, could not be readily determined.
A veranda in this small Saskatchewan town was the focus of an investigation last night. MRI images were clearly visible as they mysteriously appeared and disappeared on the clapboard walls. Some were very clear while others faded away as experts were examining them. The investigation was enlarged when residents reported several other sightings. In a related story, Providence Hospital in nearby Moosejaw has been around since the 30's and was closed over 10 years ago. It had surrendered itself to vandalism & destruction and is currently being demolished. Halvorgate is just south of Lake Diefenbaker and not far from Douglas Provincial Park. Privacy experts have not made any comments. If you have updates to this story please write us.
The ever popular video series now includes Dr. Andreas Laupacis on the common drug review. He joins this year’s speakers: Dr. Ann Cavoukian and Dr. Ross Baker
How the public elects healthcare’s board members in Quebec. McGill as the example: Click here
SickKids in Toronto has a new Ambulatory Referral Management (ARM) system designed to support more timely and efficient management of referrals to ambulatory clinics.
Canad Inns was the successful respondent to a competitive Request For Proposals issued by Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre. The hotel will support families and staff working on campus as well as the many visiting physicians, scientists and other health care professionals.
Vancouver Coastal will provide medical services to over 600,000 patients annually from its first major ($95 million) health facility to be completed as a public-private partnership
How to collaborate with the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute – part of Mr. Li’s sponsorships and commitments of approximately HK$7.6 billion. Lessons learned from St. Michael’s Hospital. CEO Jeff Lozon tells all. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 Register here
Twenty eight healthcare provider and policy organizations have already registered multiple attendees to hear the Hon. Philippe Couillard, Minister of Health and Social Services from Quebec. In Toronto on November 20. If you have not yet signed up Register here. Balcony seats are still available.
Effective today the Government of Ontario requires all meetings of the board of directors of a LHIN and its committees to be open to the public.
The [Ontario] Health Care Practice improvement Registry. What they’re saying: “ . . . if someone has done something amazing . . . and put in resources and time, it makes sense to share and learn from their experience.” Go here
Certified members in the province of Saskatchewan are invited to nominate candidates to replace Dwight K. Nelson on the CCHSE board. Click here for more information
Call for Nominations
CIHR Michael Smith Prize in Health Research: Canada's Health Researcher of the Year.
Canada celebrates 3rd annual Family Doctor Week in Canada, October 30 - November 5, 2006. Click here for details
New CIHI report on the nursing workforce in Canada today. Click here.
CIHR and its partners announce the launch of the third annual Partnerships for Health System Improvement (PHSI) competition. See details here. Others who want to share new ideas on our health system can write about: What Should our Health System Look Like? $22,500 in award money for the best answers including a special $5000 student award is available. Download PDF
Patient Safety Papers 2
Reporting for Learning and Improvement: The Manitoba and Saskatchewan Experience
Paula Beard and Linda Smyrski
Healthcare Quarterly
Evaluating Organizational Readiness for Change: A Preliminary Mixed-Model Assessment of an Interprofessional Rehabilitation Hospital
Moira W. Devereaux, Allison K. Drynan, Sara Lowry, Daniel MacLennan, Matya Figdor, Carol Fancott and Lynne Sinclair
HealthcarePapers
Sustaining Change: The Imperative for Patient Access Strategies
Peter A. R. Glynn
Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership
From the Editor-in-Chief: Nursing Practice Models: Time for Change
Dorothy Pringle
Healthcare Policy
Priority Setting in the Provincial Health Services Authority: Case Study for the 2005/06 Planning Cycle
Craig Mitton, Jennifer MacKenzie, Lynda Cranston and Flora Teng
World Health and Population
Paediatric Health Economic Evaluations: A World View
Wendy J. Ungar
Today's Question: When I graduate from nursing school this year my preferred employer should give me an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way. How do I assess my prospects?
Today’s featured Podcast: From Healthcare Policy.
The Manitoba First Nations Centre for Aboriginal Health Research: Knowledge Translation with Indigenous Communities
Brenda Elias and John O'Neil.
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Knowledge Translation to Advance the Nurse Practitioner Role in British Columbia
Marjorie MacDonald, Sandra Regan, Heather Davidson, Rita Schreiber, Jane Crickmore, Lesley Moss, Janet Pinelli, Bernadette Pauly
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Organizations interested in contributing to Longwoods Radio read this . . .
This is 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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Electronic Healthcare Check out our Best Practices journal at www.electronichealthcare.net. Only 8$ per article or an annual subscription for $80. Low-Cost Rapid Usability Engineering: Designing and Customizing Usable Healthcare Information Systems The HIT Report from KLAS: Medical Transcription Outsourcing Be sure your individual subscription is up to date. Sign up online here or contact Barbara Marshall – bmarshall@longwoods.com or 416-864-9667. |
Monday, November 20, 2006 - Toronto. Hon. Philippe Couillard, Minister of Health and Social Services, Quebec/ Ministre de la Santé et des Services Sociaux.
Topic: The Political Challenge of Reorganization: The Quebec Strategy
Location: Health Sciences Building, University of Toronto, 155 College Street (south side) Toronto, ON, Room 106
Sponsors: Accenture, Bell Canada, Cerner, HP, Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, McKesson, Misys Healthcare Systems and TELUS
Register here
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - Toronto. Jeff Lozon, President and CEO, St. Michael's Hospital
Topic: The Coming Revolution of the Knowledge Institute: Accelerating Science to Care
Location: The NEW Health Sciences Building, University of Toronto, 155 College Street (south side) Toronto, Room 106
Sponsors: Accenture, AMGEN, Dell Canada, Healthtech, HP, Philips Medical, Roche and TELUS
Register here
For a complete lisitng of Breakfast sessions click 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.
November 1-2, 2006: Ottawa. The Academy of Canadian Executives Nurses presents ACEN Annual Education day and AGM "Nursing Leadershift" For details click here.
November 2-3, 2006: Ottawa. Politics, Policy & Prosperity…Health & the New Economy. The ACAHO Fall Invitational Conference. For details click here.
November 3-4, 2006: Toronto. The 1st Annual Canadian Nursing Conference. The Essentials for Developing the Advanced Clinician. For details click here.
November 6-8, 2006: Toronto. OHA HealthAchieve2006 - register online today. For details click here.
November 16-18, 2006: Toronto. Ontario College of Family Physicians 44th Annual Scientific Assembly. The Premier Family Medicine Conference in Ontario. Click here for details.
November 29-30, 2006: 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.
December 6-7, 2006: Vancouver. Lean Healthcare Workshop. Introduction to Lean concepts and tools adapted specifically to healthcare; presented by Lean Innvovations at Science World. For details click here.
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.
[We don't go looking for these conferences. Send details to conferences@longwoods.com]
Review all recently reported Transitions here. Do you have appointments or transitions? Send them to transitions@longwoods.com
Visit our portal of 80 participating healthcare recruitment centres
[Send your career opportunities to Susan Hale at shale@longwoods.com]
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