Register Nurse passionate about the profession and people. Wife and mother originally from Nova Scotia. Director, Nursing in Ottawa and RNAO Board member.
Nursing Week Day #2 profiles of the Nurses of Perley Rideau. Thanks to our talented team for sharing their passions. #SeeMeCare#PerleyUnited#NursingWeek2021
We are delighted to co-host this webinar with @ICNurses@WHO & @SigmaNursing to continue the conversation on #nursing leadership following the publication of the #SOWN report & in light of the #COVID19 pandemic.
Register now » https://t.co/8s27SQo5Cw
This is what the #COVID19 second wave looks like in Ontario's #LTC homes.
There are now 22 homes in outbreak with 56 resident cases. In the last 72 hours there were 6 resident deaths.
Urgent action is needed to prevent another catastrophe.
Data sources: https://t.co/eyhoxc59xn
@DrFullertonMPP @OntarioPSWAssoc @fordnation@celliottability BRAVO, let's now move FAST with the LTC #BasicCareGuarantee
https://t.co/AKoTedP81x
Four worked hours of nursing and support care per resident per 24 hours
48 mnts RN
60 mnts RPN
132 mnts PSW
And, 1 NP per 120 Residents
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Take a moment to add your voice to our call to PM @JustinTrudeau ahead of his Speech from the Throne: https://t.co/X7GCTJ0Af3
#LTC, housing & reinstating the Chief Nursing Officer role need to be part of Canada's #COVID19 recovery plan to ensure a just recovery for all.
We call for urgent action from PM @JustinTrudeau to tackle the long-standing & profound inequities laid bare by #COVID19. These have exposed our collective failure to build a country that provides health, safety & security to all.
Sign our #ActionAlert: https://t.co/JmIdchx1lK
Our President @MorganHoffarth & CEO @DorisGrinspun can't wait to see you all during our virtual #FallTour Nov. 10 - 18!
Share stories, thoughts & challenges on any issues related to your practice or the health system as a whole.
Submit your application: https://t.co/UOFgUsoSzp
"On Monday, RNAO CEO @DorisGrinspun said elementary classes should be capped at 15, and that money offered by the province so far is inadequate to accomplish that." #BackToSchool@fordnation@Sflecce we need a better plan!
Read @TheSpec's full editorial: https://t.co/a5wYj1NvEG
RNAO letter to PM @JustinTrudeau in advance of his Speech from the Throne. Nurses implore the PM to address profound inequities that cost hardship & lives during #COVID19 & urge bold solutions for #LTC, #Housing + reinstating the CNO in Canada's recovery.
https://t.co/gkoC7sceCd
The ability to plan and hire is essential for the fall. With the reopening of schools our current staff will also be needing to support the ability to meet family needs at the same time as flu season and the second wave. Sign and support.
The clock is ticking.
Influenza season & the second wave of #COVID19 are coming & Ont's #LTC homes aren't prepared. @fordnation @DrFullertonMPP, hiring more NPs, RNs, RPNs & PSWs needs to start now! #BasicCareGuarantee
Sign & share our #ActionAlert: https://t.co/i9t5nrWR64
Keep signing our #ActionAlert demanding the Nursing Home #BasicCareGuarantee b/c #LTC homes need the proper skill mix & the hiring needs to start in August!
Sign here: https://t.co/i9t5nrWR64
@fordnation @DrFullertonMPP @celliottability there's no more time to waste.
Ontario won’t commit to providing nursing-home residents with four hours of daily hands-on care, which is considered the minimum standard of care, by @robferguson1 https://t.co/Njs49n95dk via @torontostar@RNAO#Covid19#LTC#nursing#PSWs
YOU STILL HAVE TIME!🚨
Demand @fordnation @DrFullertonMPP @celliottability implement the Nursing Home #BasicCareGuarantee by the July 31 deadline (3 days away!).
Residents, staff + families deserve change in #LTC!
Sign & share our #ActionAlert: https://t.co/eCBXczscqS
The gov't's Long-Term Care Staffing Study highlights what we've said all along. We must increase staffing levels. RNAO's @DorisGrinspun says this needs to happen now to avoid another disaster. https://t.co/zo7NfyqdWJ @fordnation @DrFullertonMPP @celliottability@MorganHoffarth