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FEATURED ARTICLE
Healthcare Quarterly, 12(4) 2009: 46-53
Evaluating Nursing Staff Mix in Long-Term Care: A
Comprehensive Framework for Decision-Makers
Alice Kennedy
Abstract:
The connection between care-provider type and patient outcomes is
well established. Less well understood, however, is how to evaluate
staff mix decision-making aimed at maximizing quality outcomes for
care recipients, nursing staff and healthcare systems. From May
through November 2008, Eastern Health, the largest regional
integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador, conducted
a Staff Mix Intervention Project designed, in part, to gauge the
effectiveness of the Evaluation Framework to Determine the Impact
of Nursing Staff Mix Decisions in assessing the impact of nursing
staff mix changes in long-term care. Results reveal that the
Evaluation Framework is a useful tool for managers and other
decision-makers to use when measuring the comprehensive effects of
staff mix changes and planning further human resources
modifications.
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Health Systems, Ethics and Knowledge Translation Research on the Implications of H1N1. This rapid response competition will be open for application in early December 2009. The anticipated Registration deadline for the competition will be January 5, 2010 and the anticipated application deadline will be January 18, 2010. The objectiveis to support the prompt initiation of research focused on public health and health care system interventions for H1N1 and to study the differential effects of these responses on vulnerable populations.
Call for Submissions: The Health Council of Canada would like to remind Canadian college and university students that the deadline for submissions for the inaugural Health Innovation Award is December 15, 2009.
From Michael Moore at HealthAchieve2009:
- Filmmaker urges Canadians to stand on guard against 'two Canada's' health care.
- Michael Moore asks Canadians to share their experiences in the Canadian healthcare system with Americans, then sings 'O Canada'.
From the HR Resources Database ....
Workplace Harassment: Let's Talk About It
Kim S.
Abstract:
Workplace harassment affects both women and men in every walk of
life, in every level of employment. And yet, it is one of those
topics we often avoid discussing frankly for fear of "opening up a
can of worms." Let's talk about it - with Management, Human
Resources, and staff.
FROM OUR ARCHIVES
HealthcarePapers, 3(2) 2002: 33-39
The Capacity to Change? Workforce Growth in the
Health Sector: A U.K. Perspective
James Buchan
Abstract:
Canada is not alone in having to face up to significant human
resource (HR) challenges as it debates how healthcare should be
managed and delivered in the 21st century.The United Kingdom is
having to deal with many similar issues related to demographic
change, skills shortages and the drive to "modernize "public
services. This commentary highlights some of the main dimensions of
HR - related change in the U. K . National Health Service (NHS) to
counterpoint the main messages in the lead paper. The primary focus
is on examining the key HR aspects of achieving sustained
improvement in staffing levels, mix and motivation.
Today's Nurse Jobs:
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CONFERENCES & EVENTS
February 24-25, 2010: Toronto ON. The Hospitalist Model. As the hospitalist model has become more widely adopted, many of the challenges identified early on are being resolved, while others are reaching a critical stage. This informative two day event will explore common issues and provide practical solutions to real-word issues facing hospital medicine programs. Register before November 20th to save $200. Details.
February 25-26, 2010: Ottawa, ON. Healthy Workplaces in Action: Working Together to Deliver Quality Care. The 2010 QWQHC Summit is an excellent opportunity to increase your understanding of the importance of healthy workplace environments; learn from and be inspired by individuals and organizations taking action; strengthen networks and connect with colleagues to share experiences, practical strategies, and resources. Early bird deadline ends on November 30th. Register now by clicking here.
Février 25-26, 2010: Ottawa, ON. Pour des lieux de travail sains: Agir ensemble pour des soins de qualité. Le Sommet de 2010 de la CQVT-SSQ est une excellente occasion pour mieux comprendre l'importance de milieux de travail sains; apprendre ce que font concrètement les autres pour améliorer la qualité de vie au travail et vous en inspirer; renforcer vos réseaux et établir des contacts avec des collègues pour partager vos expériences, vos stratégies concrètes et vos es ressources. Enrégistrez.
April 22-24, 2010: Toronto ON. Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership presents "How Effective Leaders Solve Complex Problems". Join the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Society of Physician Executives to explore solutions to common challenges. Details.
TRANSITIONS
December 1, 2009
Ene Underwoodhas been appointed Chair of the
Commission to Promote Sustainable Child Welfare
Shona Elliott to interim President and CEO of the
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Here are the healthcare representatives of the fifth annual list
of the top 100 most powerful women in Canada as
determined by the Toronto-based Women's Executive Network:
Ann Cavoukian, Information & Privacy
Commissioner Of Ontario, Toronto
Ann Kaplan, President & CEO, Medicard Finance
Inc
Barbara Drew, Ottawa
Barbara Vanderhyden, Corinne Boyer Chair In
Ovarian Cancer Research, Professor, Department Of Cellular and
Molecular Medicine, University Of Ottawa; Senior Scientist, Centre
For Cancer Therapeutics, Ottawa Health Research Institute
Cheryl A. Doiron, Halifax
Christine Power, President & CEO, Capital
District Health Authority, Halifax
Connie Clerici, President & CEO, Closing The
Gap Healthcare Group, Mississauga
Dale Weil, Vice-President & General Manager,
Pharmaceutical Solutions; McKesson Canada, St-Laurent
Dianne Doyle, President & CEO, Providence
Health Care, Vancouver
Dr. Catherine Zahn, President & CEO, Centre
for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto
Dr. Judith Shamian, President & CEO, Victorian
Order of Nurses
Ida J. Goodreau, Toronto
Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discover District
Inez Jabalpurwala, President, Neuroscience Canada
Partnership And Neuroscience Canada Foundation, Montreal
Janet Davidson, President & CEO, Trillium
Health Centre
Janice L. Pasieka, Clinical Professor Of Surgery
And Oncology, Department Of Surgery, Calgary Health Region,
Calgary
Lee Mcdonald, President & CEO, Southmedic
Inc., Barrie
Louise Cloutier, Family Physician,
Dartmouth.
Manuela Marcheggiani, CEO, Isomers Laboratories
Inc., Toronto
Marla Shapiro, Doctor; Toronto
Mary Jo Haddad, President & CEO, Hospital For
Sick Children, Toronto
Maura Davies, President & CEO, Saskatoon
Health Region, Saskatoon
Paddy Meade, Deputy Minister, Department of Health
and Social Services, Edmonton
Shirlee Sharkey, President & CEO, Saint
Elizabeth Health Care, Markham
(Longwoods has updated a number of titles and does not warrant
that the names and/or positions are accurate as shown)
November 24, 2009
Guy Pratte to Chair of the National Council,
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Paul Lepage to Vice President and General Manager,
Healthcare Delivery Solutions, TELUS Health Solutions
Christine Chadwick to Vice President and Market
Sector Leader, HOK Health Care in Canada
From Alberta Health Services:
Winnie Bogosoff, Edmonton, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
James Dean, St. Albert, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Cindy Grand, Edmonton, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
David Hook, St. Albert, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Crystal Krueger, Thorsby, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Chad Kulak, Stony Plain, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Donald Langford, Edmonton, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Kathleen LeClair, Edmonton, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Carol Rempel, Warburg, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Barbara Rothe, Sherwood Park, to the Alberta
Health Advisory Council 7
Daniella San Martin-Feeney, Edmonton, to the
Alberta Health Advisory Council 7
Wayne Shillington, Edmonton, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Lawrence Tymko, Edmonton, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Catherine Workun, Edmonton, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 7
Bruce Buruma, Red Deer, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Stacey Carmichael, Blackfalds, to the Alberta
Health Advisory Council 9
Dawna Elliot, Coronation, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Lance Houston, Rocky Mountain House, to the
Alberta Health Advisory Council 9
Gerald Ingeveld, Sundre, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Randy Littlechild, Hobbema, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Dawn Morrow, Innisfail, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Stephane Perreault, Red Deer, to the Alberta
Health Advisory Council 9
Diana Rowe, Drumheller, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Lou Soppit, Rocky Mountain House, to the Alberta
Health Advisory Council 9
Johana Stark, Ponoka, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Leona Thorogood, Stettler, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Jeannette Vatter, Drayton Valley, to the Alberta
Health Advisory Council 9
Clifford Watt ,Sylvan Lake, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 9
Larry Albrecht, Okotoks, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Luis Delgado, Carseland, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Sandy Durrant, Calgary, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Debbie Goeseels, Claresholm, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
David Hawkins, Priddis, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Carla Helder, Canmore, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Carmela Hutchison, Irricana, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Clark Kassian, Calgary, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Ralph Levinson, Airdrie, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Irene Pfeiffer, Okotoks, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Shannon Rennie, Calgary, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Sandra Robertshaw, Calgary, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Joginder Sangha, Calgary, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Kristen Wallace, Calgary, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Gloria Wilkinson, Calgary, to the Alberta Health
Advisory Council 10
Review all recently reported Transitions.
[Don't forget, we don't make these up. Please send your promotions, appointments, retirements and other transitions to publisher@longwoods.com.]
For a three-year searchable history of leadership transitions and appointments across the country, organized by date, here. Or visit Longwoods Transitions in Healthcare Blog for recent healthcare transitions.
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