David Moniz

⚙️ The Impact of AbSPORU! In our newly launched Impact Section of http://absporu.ca, you can read about the Acute Care Bundle Improvement (ACBI) initiative and how implementing it at 14 major acute care sites across #Alberta has become a key priority for Alberta Health Services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2uEYKs3

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Newly published in the June issue of the CJC: the CCS and Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance Clinical Practice Update on Myocardial Infarction with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (MINOCA). Read the CPU: https://ow.ly/9JnM50SeAg2 and learn more about the collaboration: https://ow.ly/ZynO50SeAg3.

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📚 The new McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine chapter on #Falls, written by the talented residents and members of the GERAS Centre, is now available! 🩺 📖 #FallsPrevention #InternalMedicine Read here: https://lnkd.in/g8JMBF-Y

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We must expand capacities for NPs in the public funded primary care settings where they are most needed by designing funding models and supporting team-based care that accounts for nurse practitioners’ full scope of practice across the health care system #OntarioNeedsNPs

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Ask: In our 2024 Provincial Budget Submission, we called on the Government of Ontario to leverage digital health technology and innovations to alleviate human health resource pressures, including supporting the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence for health-related applications. Read our submission: https://bit.ly/3PJ3GGj In our red tape submission, we recommended that the government modernize regulatory compliance systems through digital and electronic compliance. Read the submission: https://bit.ly/3JLl1Lc Win: In April 2024, the Province announced the expansion of an innovative program to more than 150 primary care providers that safely uses artificial intelligence to provide summaries or transcribe conversations with patients who consent to electronic medical notes. Read the release: https://bit.ly/4bp8ybX

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🔍 Exploring Ontario's Respiratory Virus Data: A Vital Resource for Public Health As a upcoming startup in the public health sector, staying informed about respiratory virus activity is crucial for effective decision-making. Fortunately, Ontario offers a valuable resource in the form of the Ontario Respiratory Virus Tool. The Ontario Respiratory Virus Tool serves as a cornerstone in the fight against respiratory illnesses, empowering healthcare professionals with the data and insights needed to safeguard public health. Let's continue to utilize this invaluable resource in our collective efforts to combat respiratory viruses and ensure the well-being of our communities. The Pandemic may be long gone, but the threats for human life still exist. Nine deaths were reported in recent week due to Covid-19 alone. This raises a very big question are we equipped to face another pandemic? Its a definite no. Situations like this fuels our innovation at Saaflite Inc. #Healthcare #PublicHealth #Ontario #RespiratoryViruses #Epidemiology #DataAnalysis Do explore the tool using following link. https://lnkd.in/gDWUqVFN

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Be part of the conversation on advancing Canada’s health care. Join us on November 7 at the CSA Policy Pathways Conference to discuss solutions to the pressing challenges facing our healthcare system. Topics will include: • building a robust primary care system • modernizing the Canada Health Act • accelerating healthcare innovation • addressing the social determinants of health • envisioning the future of health care Register before September 30 to take advantage of the early-bird rates: https://bit.ly/3XopGKu #publicpolicy #healthcare #CSAPolicyPathways

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A new PHO presentation is now available: Measles Update for Clinicians and Public Health: provides an update on measles activity in Ontario and includes an overview of updated resources, guidance and common questions from the field. Learn more now. https://vist.ly/3dfgx

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#ICYMI Dive into our Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN) article: Medication Safety Practice Corner: Sharing and learning from medication incidents     Reporting medication incidents is crucial for learning and preventing errors. Sharing these incidents can protect patients and drive better safety practices. 💊    Let’s learn from each other! See how reported incidents can lead to improved safety practices across all healthcare settings.    💡 Read here: https://bit.ly/469KYhP    #SharedLearning #MedicationSafety

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Did you know the Longitudinal Family Physician Payment model was launched in B.C. in 2023? It more fairly compensates family physicians who provide longitudinal family medicine care. Learn more about this service agreement and others like it: https://ow.ly/FrIi50SuJ0b

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📉🌟 Nova Scotia Health has seen a 9.2% drop in non-urgent and less-urgent ER visits last year, translating to over 18,000 fewer patients! This decline is thanks to more access points for care 🏥, including a likely boost from the expanded scope of #pharmacists in the province 💊. The urgency of ER cases is guided by the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), ranging from levels 1️⃣ and 2️⃣ for the most severe cases to levels 4️⃣ and 5️⃣ for minor ailments Strides in healthcare access and efficiency for Nova Scotians 💪🌐 #HealthcareInnovation #ERReform #PharmacyImpact #NovaScotiaHealth https://lnkd.in/gmH9Nu4v

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Accelerating access to health care in Alberta! Physician shortages are a pressing issue globally, and Alberta is no exception. CPSA's accelerated Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) reduces the assessment period for eligible international medical graduates (IMGs) to just three months, facilitating quicker integration of qualified physicians into Alberta’s healthcare system. This initiative not only addresses staffing shortages but also ensures that communities receive the high-quality care they deserve. Discover the full story as part of our 2023 Annual Report, and the impact this program is having on communities like Red Deer: https://bit.ly/3Kc4391 #ABHealth #AnnualReportCPSA

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How often are adults treated with medications that are mismatched to their unique genetics? Pharmacogenetic analysis identified 114 distinct Drug Therapy Problems in the 90 study participants, of which 29 were classified as serious. 🏁 With the Pillcheck service, family members can get insights into an older person’s medications and make informed decisions with doctors and pharmacists on therapy adjustment. In the study 👀 how Pillcheck-based medication management can reduce the risk of antidepressant-induced dementia, prevent strokes and heart attacks, statin-induced muscle pain, reduce the risk of drug-induced vitamin B12 deficiency, and other complications. JAMDA Journal https://lnkd.in/gTRbpx9B

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By embracing expanded scopes of practice, Saskatchewan pharmacists demonstrate their dedication to advancing the profession, enhancing healthcare access, and meeting the evolving needs of the communities they serve, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more resilient province for all residents. By leveraging their expertise in medication management and patient care, pharmacists can fill gaps in the healthcare system, particularly in underserved areas where access to primary care providers may be limited, thus enhancing healthcare access and equity for all Saskatchewan residents. #skpharmacists #pharmacistsareimportant #pharmacistshelp #pharmacyishealthcare #pharmacycare #PAS #pharmacyassociationofsaskatchewan

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