(she/her) Curious life long learner. Wife. Mother. Friend. Patient Partner. Patient Advisor. Opinions are my own.
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Sandy K retweeted
We are absolutely delighted to share that the April 18th Leadership and strategy for sustainable health systems webinar is Ya’akstulth: Leading with Compassion in a Tumultuous Era, presented by the Atleo Centre for Compassionate Leadership
Join us: cascadescanada.ca/event/apri…
ALT LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH SYSTEMS: YA'AKSTULTH: LEADING WITH COMPASSION IN A TUMULTUOUS ERA April 18th, 10am PT | 1pm ET | 2pm AT Online. Learn more and register at cascadescanada.ca
Sandy K retweeted
Did you know operating rooms generate up to 1/3 of total hospital waste? @environmentcais collecting Canadian strategies to #BeatPlasticPollution – and perioperative care is a great place to start! view.publitas.com/5231e51e-4…
ALT #BeatPlasticPollution SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION IN PERIOPERATIVE CARE SUBSTITUTE REUSABLE ALTERNATIVES AND REDUCE WASTE Reusable garment bags Reusable gowns Reusable/extended breathing circuits Reusable LMAs Custom pack optimization Device remanufacturing Some OR waste is unavoidable. In these cases turn to proper plastic waste management Read the full Sustainable Perioperative Care Playbook to explore more opportunities
Sandy K retweeted
We are pleased to share the story of research – as told by people who share their lived/living experiences as partners in healthcare/health research. Thanks to @CIHR for supporting this contribution to the #SPOR Refresh Strategy.
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I was pleased to be involved in this project and look forward to hearing about their findings! @DrKathleenRoss1
@AlikaMD @GatewayMedic @clairehsnyman
Join CADTH on Nov 28, as we unveil our collection of work on #EDovercrowding, including expert guidance for decision- & policy-makers about how to identify and implement evidence-informed solutions to effectively alleviate ED overcrowding in Canada.
➡️ cadth.ca/ed-overcrowding-lau…
More than ever, the people of Gaza need our help. Send an email to your local representative and demand the Government of Canada secure an immediate humanitarian corridor to deliver vital aid into Gaza!
Take action now
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…including patient partners/families/caregivers from diverse backgrounds and communities…
Large scale system change is far more likely to happen if we connect up existing networks, campaigns, communities, activists and social movements around common goals than if we try to spread change from the centre/top of the system. Those connections typically don't happen on their own. They need leaders who enable collaboration across systems. That's why convening networks is one of most powerful leadership actions for enabling big system change. Inspiration & graphic from medium.com/fito-network/the-… Via @juneholley
So grateful for the opportunity to be a reviewer of this toolkit. @IlonaHale
Read about @IlonaHale's toolkit for sustainable primary care, which highlights ways practitioners can integrate sustainability into their clinical work:
nationalobserver.com/2023/07…
Leading a team is much like conducting an orchestra. Its about building team cohesion based on a collective vision & shared goals & ensuring each person is valued for the unique contribution they make. We seek a synchronised effort that leaves a lasting impact: marian-temmen.medium.com/lea… By @MarianTemmen Graphic: @tnvora
Wanting to change to a inhaler with less climate impacts? Look at this cool tool!!
#greenerinhaler #BC
#environnement
bcinhalers.ca/
This is so needed for thousands of people in BC to access care!
B.C. health care: clinic offers cancer screenings for unattached patients | CTV News. @GatewayMedic @JoshGreggain
#cancerscreening #primarycare bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-clinic-off…
Do you prescribe or take inhalers? Did you know some inhalers contain hydrofluoroalkanes which are very potent green houses gases (much more than CO2). They are responsible for about 4% of the greenhouse gas impact from health care.
Excellent article in the BC medical journal. Know what you are prescribing and/or what you are taking and ask for equally effective alternatives that aren’t contributing to climate change. So many of us use ventolin and atrovent when combivent is the same two molecules without a climate impact. Costs you less $ too.
Climate impact of inhaler therapy in the Fraser Health region, 2016–2021 bcmj.org/articles/clima… via @BCMedicalJrnl
Great opportunity for HCP! Advocacy and Mobilization Program - CAPE cape.ca/focus/advocacy-and-m…
New survey will help fill gaps in government services | BC Gov News news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023…
I am glad there will be fewer barriers for people to access treatment for OUD. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023…
Sandy K retweeted
Silos, where smart people go to do dumb things #fts #flopTheSilos #BridgeTheSilos the real #BTS #qf23 #hqbc
“Show me your budget, I will show you your values”
@adriandix @BruceRalston @SoniaFurstenau @AdamPOlsen @PennyDaflos @DoctorsOfBC @CurtSmecher @DrKathleenRoss1 @BC_GP_Shortage @CCurrieadvocate @DrJLush @HDCBC_Canada @BCFamilyDoctors @CMA_Docs @BCCFP
Cormac Russell giving an amazing Keynote at #QualityForum2023 lets elevate and support community - people need to feel needed not needy…and so much more. Well being comes from communities.
Sandy K retweeted
Many high risk air quality areas in #Canada
✅inside with windows closed
✅N95 mask for errands
✅consider HEPA filter
✅8 hour sleep opportunity
✅ avoid caffeine + alcohol
✅30 min indoor exercise/day
When the air clears--Go Play Outside!
#adaptation
weather.gc.ca/airquality/pag…
Hon Adrian Dix - BC Minister of Health at the opening of Quality Forum 2023 sharing his personal experiences and hopes for health care in BC. #bcpoli #patientvoice #healthcarequality #innovation #qualityforum2023
Dr Susan Biali Haas wellness coach speaking about stress and burnout at the JCC Pre forum The Power of Connectedness. @JoshGreggain #jccpreform2023
