Raising a healthy, happy eater In celebration of National Child Day (Nov 20th), Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health Nutritionists would like to
reshare the Raising a Healthy Happy Eater video. The
video walks parents and caregivers through common concerns around feeding
young children, such as “picky eating.” Practical tips, evidence-based information
and real-life scenarios are used to explain how parents can support their
child in learning to accept and enjoy a variety of foods. Establishing a healthy feeding relationship early on supports the development of lifelong healthy eating habits. It also can create positive attitudes about eating and food, and encourage eating adequate amounts of nutritious foods for healthy growth and development.
Saskatchewan
Health Authority’s Public Health Nutritionists can support families through
common concerns around feeding young children. |
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Ocular donation myth-busting
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Staff
courtesy meals at Christmas
The
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) recognizes staff working on Christmas Day
are foregoing time with their families and friends to ensure patients and
clients receive the care they need during the holiday season.
While
there is little that compares to the joy of sharing a holiday meal at home,
Nutrition and Food Services welcomes staff working on Christmas Day (December
25) to receive a courtesy meal during the operational hours of the cafeterias
and kitchens where they work.
Staff
working in the community on Christmas Day are welcome to visit an SHA facility
to receive a complimentary meal. However, because the ability of some
facilities to provide staff meals may be impacted by outbreak status and
staffing challenges, additional information will be communicated at the local
level closer to Christmas Day.
CNE Update
APHON Renewal - please send to Merrick.Faulkner@saskhealthauthority.ca NOT Lori Bjorkman
From Sharon and Kelly:
It’s been a busy month, and we want to take a moment to
acknowledge the challenges and emotional weight many of us have been facing on
the ward lately. We've had two CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management)
sessions this week, which we hope have been helpful. However, we also want to
remind you that Telus Health (formerly known as EFAP and WorkHealthLife) is
available at any time if you need additional support.
If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling, please don't
hesitate to reach out. We're here to help connect you with resources and
support, whether it’s related to work or personal challenges. Most of us are
guilty of compartmentalizing, but sometimes it’s helpful to check in with a
confidential support service for that extra bit of care. Take care of
yourselves, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
More EFAP
resources you may not know about:
Thank you for
being such a strong, supportive team for one another. We are stronger together!
Staff Assignments Process
With some external
guidance, we’re going to trial a new process with the staff assignment sheets
to address some concerns. We’ve heard from staff that some feel “stuck” in one
unit and would like more variety, we have heard from others that there are a
lot of “moving parts” when it comes to specific unit needs. We recognize that
assignments shift due to factors like sick calls, staff leveling, and pick-ups,
and so for a period of time, we want to track these changes.
We understand that unit needs change constantly, and
flexibility is important. Our goal is to understand the reasons behind these
shifts so we can improve our approach. Additionally, we’re aware of the need
for more nurses trained in observations and chemotherapy, and we’ve already
started addressing this with the educators!
To clarify, the staff assignment sheet is initially created
by Twila. This is based on the schedule, recent placements, consideration of
staff leveling and unit needs. Ultimately, the Charge Nurse is responsible for final
patient assignment. The goal of assignments is to:
- Ensure
staff maintain competence across all units.
- Provide
relief in HA areas to prevent burnout.
Assignments are not fixed. Charge Nurses will make necessary
adjustments during their shift when staff need to take leave (sick, family,
bereavement, etc.), which often happens last minute. Given the fluctuating
patient volumes and acuity levels, we recognize unit needs can change.
Tracking Assignment Changes
Starting Monday, Dec 1, we will begin tracking
assignment changes. We hope that this will help us better understand staffing assignments.
- Charge
Nurses should mark any changes in RED
on the assignment sheet and provide a brief rationale on the back.
- Adding
a name for a pick-up in an empty spot doesn’t need to be recorded.
However, if there’s a reassignment due to staff leveling with a pick-up,
that must be documented.
Thank you for your input—this process will provide clarity
and improve how we manage assignments, as well as identify the potential root
cause in why people are placed in certain areas more frequently, such as a need
for more obs/chemo trained nurses. Please continue sharing your feedback as we
move forward.
Vaccine Resources
for Families:
· There are free guides available
with information on vaccines for parents, adults and teens:
·
Parent’s Guide to Vaccination (available in 15 languages, in
addition to English and French)
·
An Adult’s Guide to Vaccination
·
A Teen’s Guide to Vaccination
Online Courses Supporting New and Expecting Parents
Offered in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health
Authority (SHA), the University of Regina’s Wellbeing
Course for New and Expecting Parents is a free online
therapy program delivered through the Online Therapy Unit and aimed at helping
new and expecting parents manage symptoms of depression and anxiety during
their parenting journey.
It’s estimated that approximately 20 per cent of
birthing parents and 10 per cent of partners experience mental health
challenges during the perinatal period. This course supports both birthing and
non-birthing parents by addressing the behavioral changes, and mental health
challenges and opportunities that can arise from this lifestyle change.
The course consists of five lessons based on cognitive
behavioural therapy, with Internet-based therapy support provided by Online
Therapy Unit and SHA clinicians. These lessons provide valuable, evidence-based
strategies for mental health support.
Several resources are available for download,
including brochures and posters, to display in patient areas and raise
awareness of this course among patients and clients.
Share
this information with your teams who support new and expecting parents to
ensure they have access to this valuable resource.
Playroom Reminders: When the young playroom (2374) is being prepared for surge,
nothing should leave that space – staff should place all toys and mats in
cupboards, table and chairs to under window by sink. Please do not
prop these doors open.
Teacher
referrals: Please
continue to send these when you are aware of a new admission that teachers can
connect with!
New director:
Rebecca Brockman
will be the new director for children’s acute and subacute specialties. Lucia
will be heading to Kidney Health Dec 1, but will be back to coach Rebecca in
her new role. Lucia has been an amazing role model, coach and support to all of us over the years and will be missed we wish her all the best in her new adventure! Welcome to Rebecca, we are excited to
have someone keen to learn more about our team and support us going
forward.
Under
120 days:
We
have a few of these available due to new hire positions. If you are interested, please
reach out to Sharon or Kelly
Thanks everyone, Happy December!!!
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