PIPD Update Sept 4, 2026

 

Please be advised that Sasktel is conducting an assessment of the WIFI capabilities in all the buildings of the RUH Campus.

Please allow the Sasktel team to proceed with their work, including entering patient rooms.

FLU Peer immunizers – it is that time of year again.. we are looking for one more PT/Casual staff that might be interested in being peer immunizers. If you are interested, please send your availability to Sharon and Kelly asap.

PART and PART trainers- just to note, you do not have to take PART training until your WAVE training has expired (every 3 years).  PART training is on the SASHW website as well as the training registration system on the infonet. Sharon, Kelly and the CNE’s can access this if you cannot view on the infonet..

**We are looking for any PT or casual staff that are interested in becoming a PART trainer. This role would be for this unit to support transitioning into PART certification (from WAVE) as people become due.  Reach out to Sharon or Kelly if interested.

 

Needlestick injuries are critical medical incidents that require immediate reporting to ensure you receive prompt, life-saving care and evaluation.

If you experience a needlestick injury, or are involved in a needlestick injury, follow BBF protocol. https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/system/files/2026-03/AssessmentTool-StaffSafety-BBFE-Exposure-Assessment-Tool.pdf

 

Anonymous Reporting Policy (SHA-05-003)

 

All SHA Team Members are required to review this policy and include:

·                Staff;

·                Practitioner Staff;

·                Learners;

·                Contractors;

·                Contracted Individuals;

·                Volunteers;

·                Patient Family Partners (PFPs) and

·                Knowledge Keepers

 

SHA Employees – Access E-Learn to review the policy:

·                Copy and paste this link into Google Chrome: https://elearn.saskhealthauthority.ca/

·                Instructions and troubleshooting attached

 

Master Schedule – Please be sure to review your schedules if you haven’t. The new master rotation changes come into effect Sept 20^th.

This is a busy season for many with kid's activities starting up and settling back into routines. Here on the unit, we also have new students and a new orientation group starting Sept 8th. We wish you all a happy fall; lots of extended summer days and of course, pumpkin spice everything!

CNE Update:

Learning Opportunity "Knowledge Burst" - September 16

(Sept 4 was postponed)

Is your patient going to POPD for an ECHO? 

If so:

1. Fill out the ECHO req online

2. Write the HEIGHT, WEIGHT AND BP on the req.

3. Send the patient for the ECHO - please send the caregiver to provide extra support during the echo.  Remember that a portable Echo is reserved for people who cannot safely come to outpatient.

PIPD Orientation:

We will be starting another orientation and will be training 7 staff.  Thank-you in advance for all of the wisdom that you share and the patience that you give while mentoring these individuals.  It does not go unnoticed and we appreciate each one of you!  

Did you know?

Patients on monitors or oxygen, have a trach or EVD, or any other medical complexities/acuity must have a nurse go with them to their tests (CT, ultrasound, MRI, etc). Our support staff do not have the scope to care for these patients if lines come unhooked, patient desats, suctioning, etc. This is for the patient's best interest. 

TSIN has a Go-live date of Sept 8. Please complete your MyConnection module (takes about 20 minutes). Information is in the "Blood Administration" Q-card folder on the S-Drive. Information will also be found in each unit.