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Updated : June 5, 2024
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RSVP - Welcome BBQ 2024 (July 6) Posted : June 3, 2024 | ||
The Welcome BBQ this year will be held on July 6th (Saturday) starting at 4:30pm at Dr. George Kanellakos’ home, located at 16 Rosemount Avenue in Halifax. Click here to RSVP by June 24! | ||
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QI - Zoll Defibrillator Specialist Visit (June 19) Posted : June 5, 2024 | ||
Zoll Defibrillator specialist will be at the HI lounge in the morning on Wednesday June 19th to review the device and answer any questions. | ||
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Introducing Weekly Wellness Tips Posted : June 5, 2024 | ||
The Wellness Committee is introducing Weekly Wellness Tip to share resources, tips, and helpful services that can empower you to reframe your perspective and develop effective strategies to manage your personal wellness. Stay tuned for upcoming installments where we'll share other information that you can use to manage stress and maintain well-being. Dealing With Negative Thoughts Our work in healthcare can bring a variety of challenges. Whether it is a sick patient, a busy OR list or perhaps larger system issues, there are strategies to reframe our thoughts when it comes to how we are managing. If your best friend or colleague was having the same challenges in the workplace as you, what would you tell them? Try applying that to yourself. Say nice things to yourself. You are always listening. Click here for more information. Source: Wellness for MDs | ||
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Fond Farewell Posted : June 4, 2024 | ||
This week the Department says goodbye to Dr. Jacinth Tan who just completed a one-year locum position with the IWK Pediatric Anesthesia Team. We wish her great success as she returns to the UK. We bid a very fond farewell to Dr. Marshall Ellis who is leaving at the end of June to return to Prince Edward Island. Marshall joined us as a staff anesthesiologist in 2022 after having completed his five years of residency with us. We thank him for his contributions over the years and extend best wishes on his future career! To write Marshall your farewell message, click here. | ||
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EDIA Faculty Development Resource Posted : June 4, 2024 | ||
Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine is launching new educational modules for faculty and educators to understand the influence of racism, prejudice and implicit bias on the teaching and practice of medicine and to build confidence in creating psychologically safe learning environments. Registration is now open and is free. Access to course materials, comprising six Modules, each accredited for 2.5 hours, is provided through BrightSpace using your NetID or Banner number. Once you enroll in the course you will receive the Brightspace website link to begin. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact facdev@dal.ca. | ||
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Join Quality & Patient Safety Research Speaker Series (June 11) Posted : June 4, 2024 | ||
Join the fourth virtual session of the Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) Research Speaker Series to learn more about Patient Engagement and experience in Quality Improvement.
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Join Pivot-RP Training Session (June 20) Posted : June 4, 2024 | ||
There will be a virtual Pivot-RP onboarding session for Dalhousie University researchers and administrators to learn more about the subscription-based research funding opportunities database maintained by Clarivate. Please contact Jeana Daye at jeana.daye@dal.ca to request the Teams invitation for your calendar or use the link provided below:
Pivot-RP Background Pivot-RP allows users to search for funding opportunities using advanced filters, save and update funding searches in real time, and share opportunities with colleagues. Pivot-RP is an amalgamation of the Pivot and Research Professional funding systems and is the most comprehensive global source of research funding opportunities. New users can access the login page on the Dalhousie Pivot-RP webpage and must create an account by selecting Dalhousie from the Affiliated Member List. Users can also create calendars based on funding deadlines and organize opportunities by specific areas. | ||
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Leadership & Job Opportunities | ||
Leadership Funding Opportunity - Apply by 6/21 Posted : May 10, 2024 | ||
Every year since 2021, the Department has set aside up to $10,000 annually to support emerging, new and mid-career leaders within the Department participate in leadership development activities or programs. For more information : Click here or, go to iiS > Leadership And Job Opportunities | ||
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RC Examiner – Apply by 6/14 Posted : May 10, 2024 | ||
For C/AFP members only: Applications should be submitted to Anesthesia.Admin@nshealth.ca by end of day on Friday, June 14, 2024. Your application must include an up-to-date curriculum vitae and an email or cover letter explaining your interest and why you are a strong candidate for the position. The candidate must be a Fellow of the RCPSC in good standing; compliant with the Maintenance of Certification program; been certified and licensed for a minimum of five years; willing to participate fully in the duties of an examiner, which include: creating four multiple choice questions and one oral scenario per exam cycle, editing oral scenarios, participating in the applied oral examinations, and abiding by the code of conduct for examiners. | ||
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QI: Scotia Drug Tray Standardization May 22 Posted : May 16, 2024 | ||
On Wednesday May 22, Scotia Surgery's Anesthesia drug trays will be updated to the same standardized layout as the HI/VG's"General" drug tray. Items currently found in Scotia Surgery's drug tray that are not stocked in the "general" tray, will be immediately available in the drug cupboard as needed. | ||
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QTIP: Infusion Pump Concentration Changes for Norepinephrine Posted : May 16, 2024 | ||
Norepinephrine infusion pump programming errors are occurring across NS Health. Drug libraries are being updated to improve patient safety. | ||
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QI: Delay Codes Available in Innovian Posted : May 16, 2024 | ||
With recent focus on improving operating room efficiency, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind staff of the delay codes available within Innovian. Documentation of delays allows for monitoring of common causes of delays and highlights potential areas for system improvement. Delay Codes
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Schedule Guidelines Posted : May 22, 2024 | ||
The Department has developed a guideline document for C/AFP members (CZ, pediatric and W&O) regarding work schedules. It replaces former, outdated policies. The document includes sections related to staff work responsibilities, creating and managing schedules (e.g., leave requests, shift swaps, etc.) and requesting changes to work schedules (e.g., changing your FTE, requesting leaves of absence, etc.). A copy of the document can be found on the GQenda home page under QGenda Information and on the IIS under CZ Scheduling. Click here to check out the document on the iiS for more details. | ||
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QTIP: Infusion Pump Concentration Changes for Norepinephrine Posted : May 22, 2024 | ||
Norepinephrine infusion pump programming errors are occurring across NS Health. Drug libraries are being updated to improve patient safety. Please check the attached overview of the changes, memo, and IV Drug Therapy Manual for more details. Click here to check out the document on the iiS for more details. | ||
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QGenda Codes Posted : April 11, 2024 | ||
For those of you who use the QGenda scheduling program, a description of all the scheduling codes can now be found on the QGenda home page under QGenda Information. They are also on the IIS under the Clinical > CZ Scheduling tab. | ||
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Time to Schedule your Annual Review Posted : May 10, 2024 | ||
As spring approaches that means it is annual review time again. Each faculty member with a Continuing Appointment will have an annual career review meeting to review your chosen career path. The annual review includes a discussion and evaluation of your clinical, academic (research and/or education) and administrative activities over the preceding year. This year, you will meet with either Dr. Janice Chisholm (CZ), Dr. André Bernard (CZ), Dr. Narendra Vakharia (IWK W&O) or Dr. Scott Drysdale (IWK Peds) starting at the end of March. Click here to check the files on the iiS for more details on how to prepare and details on scheduling your review. To schedule your review, NSH Central Zone: click here. IWK Peds: contact nicole.smith@iwk.nshealth.ca IWK W&O: contact catherine.matheson@iwk.nshealth.ca Reseachers : please schedule your career reviews in MID-APRIL Please contact anesthesia.admin@nshealth.ca if you have any questions. | ||
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24/25 Department Academic Promotion Cycle Posted : May 10, 2024 | ||
The 2024-2025 Faculty Academic Promotion cycle is almost here. Please check the timeline on the next slide if planning to apply for academic promotion this year. To learn more about Faculty Appointments and Promotion as well as to download the promotion criteria worksheets, visit Appointments, Promotion and Tenure page on Faculty of Medicine’s website. Let Cyndi Lushman know if you have any questions – cyndi.lushman@nshealth.ca. Timeline: • Provide Letter of Intention to Pursue Promotion to the Dept Head - June 14, 2024 • Dept send candidate application resources- June 17, 2024 • Candidate provide list of suggested external referees to Dept Head - July 5, 2024 • Application given to Dept by candidate - July 29, 2024 • Dept to send application to external referees - August 1, 2024 • Dept Faculty Promotion Committee review applications (including referee letters) Sept/Oct, providing recommendations to Dept Head - October 15, 2024 • Dept Head recommendation to Faculty of Medicine- November 15, 2024 | ||
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Research | ||
Gairdner Early Career Investigator Competition (Apply by Aug 15) Posted : May 29, 2024 | ||
Up to five investigators working in the fields of this year’s awards will be chosen to give 10 minute talks during one of the three major symposia of Gairdner Week, to connect with the 2024 laureates and to attend the 2024 Awards Gala on October 24, 2024 (travel and hotel provided). The talks will be broadcast live and recorded for YouTube distribution globally. All faculty and professionals at the Assistant Professor or equivalent rank can submit their CV, research summary and a short video for the opportunity to present their research. Submissions are due August 15. For more details: | ||
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Canada Gairdner Momentum Award (Apply by July 15) Posted : May 29, 2024 | ||
Awarded to mid-career researchers working in Canada who in their last six active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health. Mid-Career Researchers (those 10-15 active years past their first independent appointment) can apply to the Canada Gairdner Momentum Award. With a $50 000 CAD prize and recognition alongside international leaders, the Momentum Award highlights the exceptional research being done by mid-career researchers in Canada. Submissions are due July 15. Both self-nominations and third party nominations (by colleagues, institutions, research leaders, etc.) are accepted for this award. For more details: | ||
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New Evidence This Week Posted : May 23, 2024 | ||
Check out the latest medical and scientific evidence published by our researchers:
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Dalhousie FoM Town Hall (June 20) Posted : May 29, 2024 | ||
The Dean of Medicine is hosting a virtual townhall meeting on June 20, 2024 at 3:00 to 4:30 pm to review the progress on the FoM Strategic plan, identify any gaps that may exist, and get feedback regarding implementation of priority initiatives. Please add this link to your calendar to join the town hall. | ||
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Canadian Women in Medicine Conference Posted : May 29, 2024 | ||
Taking place in Halifax this year from May 23 to 25, 2024, the Canadian Women in Medicine Conference was a landmark event for thousands of women in medicine to learn and connect, and to improve their personal and professional wellness in a fun and supportive environment. Shout out to our Department’s outstanding women anesthesiologists who attended this year’s event! | ||
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Dr. Bailey & Team Featured on CBC Posted : May 22, 2024 | ||
Dr. Jon Bailey and his team recently appeared on CBC to discuss their project, which aims to evaluate the feasibility of effectively using ultrasound-guided perineural injections to administer regional anesthesia in a simulated microgravity environment.
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Awake Tracheal Intubation Survey Posted : May 10, 2024 | ||
Department members are invited to participate in a multinational survey regarding awake tracheal intubation (ATI). This collaborative project is co-led by Dr. Adam Law. It seeks to explore how many ATIs you do in a year, your preferred technique, issues you might encounter during ATI, and whether you feel continuing education offerings on the technique would be a good idea. | ||
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Essential Information & Contacts | ||
Celebrating Diversity – June Posted : May 31, 2024 | ||
Pride Month | ||
National Indigenous History Month | ||
June 11 : Shavuot – Judaism | ||
June 16 : Father’s Day | ||
June 17 : Eid-Al-Adha – Islam | ||
June 20 : World Refugee Day | ||
June 21 : National Indigenous Peoples Day | ||
June 24 : St. Jean Baptiste Day | ||
June 27 : Multiculturalism Day | ||
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Kudos & Story | ||
Kudos Do you know a co-worker that goes above & beyond the call of duty?? | ||
Story Got a story to share? Submit your good news and photos at anesthesia.comms@dal.ca and we will share your information through our different channels. We can't wait to hear your good news! | ||
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Essential Contacts | ||
Anesthesia Co-ordinator of the day: • 902-476-5795 (VG) • 902-220-1866 (HI) Note: you must call the number. Texting will not work as these numbers are call-forwarded to the person designated AC of the day. | ||
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Wellness Hub | ||
Wellness Hub - Main | ||
Taking good care of your well-being is essential to yourself, the team, and the people we serve. We encourage you to explore the programs highlighted in Wellness Hub and take advantage of what resonates most with you. | ||
Crisis Lines If this is an emergency, or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the following numbers or call 911. Or go to your nearest hospital or emergency department. | ||
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line | ||
Fredericton Mental Health Crisis Line | ||
Moncton Mental Health Crisis Line | ||
Saint John Mental Health Crisis Line | ||
Wellness Hub | ||
Programs for HCPs | ||
Supporting physicians in delivering optimal patient care through ensuring physicians and their family have access to timely, high quality and tailored mental health services. | ||
Hub provides reliable wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators to create change in the culture of medicine | ||
A virtual, safe space for physicians and medical learners to gather and discuss shared experiences, get support, seek advice and help each other | ||
Faculty wellness initiatives, resources and projects | ||
Provides confidential peer-to-peer support for members and their families who are dealing with personal or professional problems For assistance, call 902-468-8215 or email professionalsupport@doctorsns.com | ||
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Programs for Admins | ||
Provides employees and their family with immediate and confidential support to help resolve work, health, and life challenges to improve their life NSH & IWK: 1-800-461-5558 Dalhousie: 1-844-671-3327 | ||
An evidence-based program designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace. | ||
Provisions of resources for all Canadians. designed to be used on demand: choose what you need, when you need it. Services range from basic wellness information, to one-on-one sessions with a counsellor, to participating in a community of support. | ||
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Programs for Nova Scotians | ||
Primary Health Care, in partnership with IWK Health, is offering a number of FREE wellness programs online. These sessions are delivered through Zoom for Healthcare by wellness teams across the province. | ||
Support for mental health, addictions and wellbeing is available for children, youth and adults. | ||
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Mental health and addictions professionals who provide support, programs, and services to Nova Scotians | ||