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As the number of COVID cases here in Saskatchewan continue to climb at a worrisome rate, the already strained healthcare system is feeling the pressure. The latest modelling numbers are projecting a worst-case scenario of over 8,000 cases reported per day. In response to the growing number of COVID cases in the province, on December 3, the Saskatchewan Health…

With the number of COVID-19 cases rapidly increasing both in the community and facilities, locals and members need to be constantly aware of the emerging possibility of an outbreak - and being prepared is a good proactive step to take.    If you are currently working in a facility that is experiencing an outbreak, reach out to your Local Executive and involve your ERO/ NPO for…

Registered nurses are proud to stand with our physician and pharmacist colleagues, united in our call for additional measures to be taken now to curb the spread of COVID-19.   As doctors, nurses and pharmacists, our first duty is to keep people safe. But we know that pain comes in many forms beyond the direct effect of COVID-19: lost income, anxiety, depression, a sense that the world has…

On October 14th, the SHA implemented universal masking strategy as an added level of precaution to protect employees and patients; these measures are in addition to the continuous masking guidelines currently in place. As reported in the SHA Daily Rounds email (October 14), effective October 19th, all health-care employees will be required to wear a mask…

SHA Effective Staffing Strategy Committee Approves New Temporary Positions …