COHNA–ACIIST

Recovery Day: Navigating a Life in Recovery - Webinar
2021-09-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
With Colette Currin
Counsellor and National Director of Business Development for Military, Veterans & First Responders, EHN Canada
And EHN Canada Alumni Panel
Codependency is an emotional condition in which individuals frequently ignore their own needs while constantly fulfilling the needs of others. Individuals who have experienced trauma, especially physical, sexual, or verbal abuse due to a loved one’s addiction or mental health conditions, are at high risk for developing codependency and control issues. In this first half of the webinar, Colette Currin, a qualified counsellor and the National Director of Business Development for Military, Veterans & First Responders at EHN Canada, will share her insight and expertise on setting healthy boundaries and building supportive relationships in recovery. Gain a deeper understanding of codependency and its impact on people’s mental health and addiction treatment journey.
In celebration of International Recovery Day, for the second half of the webinar, we are honoured to feature a panel of our alumni from a variety of programs across our EHN Canada network. They will be speaking to the treatment process, life after treatment, and the rollercoaster that is living in recovery. These panelists will provide insight to the real-life struggles of starting fresh and navigating a life in recovery.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore what codependency means and how it influences an individual’s treatment journey
Summarize the research landscape on codependency and future directions
Understanding that living in recovery is in fact a rollercoaster
The importance of creating a community while in treatment that goes far beyond the facility

Date: Sept 29, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 2-hours (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A, then by a 1-hour panel discussion with EHN Canada alumni)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar is eligible for 2.0 CEU/CPD credits (pending) recognized by:

CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
MDPAC (Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
CVRP (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals)
HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association)
CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) BC & Yukon, Alberta, Nova Scotia

To register or for more information:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016322551631/WN_pTW_9rq1RqmzCP9t4cMT7w

Human Rights & COVID-19 Vaccine Policies in the Workplace - Webinar
2021-10-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Winnipeg)
Presented by:
Karen Sharma
A/Executive Director
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission
This session will provide an overview of how organizations respect human rights when developing and implementing mandatory vaccination policies or proof-of-vaccine requirements.
Karen Sharma, A/Executive Director of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, will provide an overview of The Human Rights Code, how it applies to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies and how organizations respect human rights while balancing the safety needs of their organizations.
Following the presentation, a 15-20 minute Q and A will offer participants an opportunity to discuss particular scenarios and ask questions related to this pressing and timely issue.
To register go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nTSqcZOYRbiUy1Hj702ddg

Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses - 2021 Virtual Conference
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-22
SAVE THE DATE!
October 18-22 and October 25-29
The goal of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses is to advocate for equity and build an inclusive community of mental health nursing nationally.
As a Federation, looking out, we have recognized the structural and equity issues which COVID-19 has exposed for our clients and communities, and looking in, the toll on nurses, internal equity issues and the exclusion of mental health nursing curriculum in parts of the country.
During this conference, the CFMHN is opening space to listen and learn, to generate momentum and identify structural and educational strengths and barriers as they emerge from our dialogue, in order to create change. At the same time, we will offer parallel supports for nurses to process the impact of the losses and disruptions of the pandemic through targeted wellness activities.
For this reason, we have titled our conference Human Rights and Mental Health Nursing: Equity and Inclusion.
For more information visit https://www.cfmhn.ca/2021-conference/

Long COVID Management: The OHN Role
2021-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton)
COVID-19 has negatively impacted many working adults. Some working adults that have contracted the disease continue to experience symptoms and present case management challenges for Occupational Health nurses and employers.
Occupational Health Nurses are case managing many patients in the workplace with symptoms of long COVID and not enough information or evidence-based practice is available. There is a gap as to how an OHN may support employees in management of their symptoms and the known impacts for the employer in the workplace.
This webinar explains what is known about COVID long-haulers, their associated conditions, treatment, and how OHNs can assist these employees, their families, and employers. The session will address the employer’s risk management role, along with the OHN’s risk management and risk communication roles. In essence, occupational health nursing is risk-management operationalized through disability case management.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this session, the learner will be able to:

Describe the signs and symptoms of long COVID
Explain medical and self-management for long COVID
Describe the OHN role in managing long COVID with employees

Registration:
AOHNA Members – $10.00 + GST
Non-Members – $20.00 + GST
For more information and to Register

Treatment Options for Major Depressive Disorder - Webinar
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Treatment Options for Major Depressive Disorder
With Dr. Tim Ayas MD, FRCPC, CCFP, MPH, BSc, Psychiatrist at EHN Sandstone
Mental illness affects people of all ages, education, income levels, and cultures; however, systemic inequalities such as racism, poverty, homelessness, discrimination, colonial and gender-based violence, among others, can worsen mental health and symptoms of mental illness, especially if mental health supports are difficult to access. According to a Federal government study, Major Depression Disorder (MDD) affects approximately 5.4% of the Canadian population, and anxiety disorders affect 4.6% of the population. MDD, also referred to as clinical depression, is a significant medical condition that can affect many areas of your life. It impacts mood and behaviour as well as various physical functions, such as appetite and sleep. Join Dr. Tim Ayas, Psychiatrist at our Sandstone facility located in Calgary, as he leads an informative and educational presentation pertaining to his expertise with Major Depressive Disorder.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define and understand what Major Depressive Disorder is
Identify the impacts of Major Depressive Disorder on mood, behaviour and physical functions
Evidence based overview of treatment options for MDD
Introduction to local treatment programs

Date: January 13, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
For more information and to register, please visit: https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/8416408772035/WN_GbPsXZRCRBilKeQ-Hb02TA

Webinar - Mood Disorders and Habit Formation
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
With Ryan Slobodian, BA, MC, CCC, RCC, CSAT Candidate,
Registered Clinical Counsellor at Edgewood Treatment Centre
Just as bad habits can be harmful to your physical health, some bad habits can negatively affect your mental health. These habits can increase your risk of depression, for example, or cause you to feel more anxious or stressed out. January being a month in which many people attempt to take on new habits (often known as resolutions), it is timely to discuss productive ways to build healthy habits and to also repurpose the “shame” individuals feel from their bad habits. Join Ryan Slobodian as he leads an informative and educational presentation pertaining to his expertise with mood disorders and their impact on forming habits.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand how mood disorders and forming habits relate
Identify the impact the nervous system has on addiction
Introduction on how to create and maintain healthy and positive habits
Reflect on how to re-focus the “shame” often associated with bad habits to be productive

Date: January 27, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/5516424532885/WN_XEXrESsAQDunHs2ELHErgw

Sex Love and Addiction - Webinar
2022-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Sex and Love Addiction
With Mike Quarress MA, CCAC, RCC, CSAT
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Edgewood Treatment Centre
Stigma makes it difficult to ask for help when struggling with compulsive sexual behaviour. Much controversy surrounds the idea of “sex addiction” or “love addiction.” People ask, “can one really be addicted to love or sex?” But, one of the fastest growing 12 Step fellowships is Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA). As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a clinician who works with individuals who have compulsive sexual behaviours, Mike Quarress will share his understanding of sex and love addiction. He will describe the etiology of the disorder, as well as assessment and treatment processes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define what love addiction is under the umbrella of sex addiction
Identify the impact these disorders can have on the individual as well as their support network
Introduction to local treatment programs

Date: February 10, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
For more information and to register, please visit: https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/5216431404941/WN_-sslhutqS86lMLQkfNF_Hw

Support Networks and Their Available Resources - Webinar
2022-02-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
Support Networks and Their Available Resources
With Colette Currin
Counsellor and National Director of Business Development for Military, Veterans, and First Responders, EHN Canada

Many studies show that social support systems can help overcome denial and the potential for relapse that can hinder an individual’s successful treatment. Because of this, program leads often view friends and family as valuable members of the treatment team. As someone who is supporting an individual with their recovery journey, it is important to know what resources are made available to you and what may be the best course of action. Join Colette Currin on Thursday, February 24 as she provides her expertise on Support Networks and Their Available Resources. Colette will identify key resources that members of an individual’s support network can access and identify their key differences to act as a guide.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define the role support networks play in an individual’s recovery journey
Identify the importance and differences of available resources and groups
Introduction to local aftercare groups and programming available to support networks

Date: February 24, 2021 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by the CACCF, CCPA, MDPAC, and CVRP.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/1016448693812/WN_WmlMsNM7RtinXW_NFlDlfg

Indigenous Communities, Healthcare and Trust with the Current System - Webinar
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
With Celina Sqwasulwut Williams
Spiritual Adviser and Communications, Ravenswood Consulting
A 2020 study published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health links discrimination in healthcare settings to disparities in healthcare access among Indigenous people living in urban centres, and pointed out that “critical gaps remain in our understanding of Indigenous health in Canada.” In short, neglect, abuse, lack of cultural understanding and/or discrimination from healthcare practitioners means the medical needs of some Indigenous people won’t be met. By referring to an anticolonial lens, we can review the current conditions of our healthcare system and consider how deconstructing social constructs with cultural consultations can positively impact both, Indigenous people and the healthcare system including the professionals who work within the system. Join Celina Sqwasulwut Williams as she leads a presentation pertaining to the current healthcare system and how it can improve on its diversity and inclusion measures, specifically for the Indigenous community.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explore the current healthcare system and identify areas that need to be modernized
Define the role a healthcare provider plays in ensuring a safe and welcoming space
Introduction to implementing diverse and inclusive programming/treatment for the Indigenous community

Date: March 10, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by the CACCF, CCPA, MDPAC, and CVRP.
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016461623558/WN_HPdr-UyDTEy5HA9JXy2cCg

The Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder - Webinar
2022-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:
The Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
With Dr. Christina Basedow, PhD, RCC, CSAT, CMAT
Vice President Western Canada and Executive Director, Edgewood Treatment Centre
There is a notable absence of studies demonstrating the effectiveness of inpatient treatment programs for addiction. Additionally, there is a lack of mental health considerations despite high rates of comorbidity in addicted populations. In 2012, it was reported that rates of substance use disorder were nearly twice the rate of mood disorders in Canada, with substance use affecting approximately 21% of the Canadian population at some point in their lifetime (Pearson et al. 2013). Join Dr. Christina Basedow as she guides us through her study of 708 patients at a private inpatient facility for addiction and mental health in British Columbia and ultimately discusses the Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Determine the effectiveness of treatment for substance use disorders
Explore current research indicators
Discuss the use of psychometrics to inform treatment options
Analyze results – symptom reduction, gender specific, etc.

Date: March 24, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This webinar provides 1.0 CEU credits recognized by the CACCF, CCPA, MDPAC, and CVRP.
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/4816473738588/WN_i1GWFZWSSLSkhlTNYxrbpw

Occupational Health and Safety Conference
2022-04-26 - 2022-04-28
The Occupational Health and Safety Conference will deliver comprehensive training and education whether it is in the workplace or behind the wheel.
It will provide a platform to reduce risks and injuries, helping to ensure that each and every Manitoban arrives home safely every night.
April 26-28, 2022
Winnipeg, MB
Visit event’s website
https://10times.com/canadas-premier-construction-safety-conference

2022 AOHNA Virtual Symposium Series - Getting Back to Basics...A, B...Goodbye C!
2022-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
In consideration of the ongoing concerns of both professionals and employers regarding in-person gatherings and the professional responsibility that we have as an Association of regulated health professionals, the AOHNA Board of Directors has made the decision to hold online/virtual education sessions throughout 2022.
Join us for our kick-off session taking place on April 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm with Dr. Jia Hu, Medical Officer of Health with Alberta Health Services and co-chair of 19 To Zero, in a discussion about The Future State of Healthcare, the world ‘after’ COVID and other health challenges to be addressed as we move from pandemic to endemic.
Registration Cost:
AOHNA Members: $20.00 + GST
Non-Members: $35.00 + GST
Register Now
Dr. Jia Hu is a Public Health Physician and Medical Officer of Health with Alberta Health Services and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. He is also Physician with Cleavland Clinic and has been advising hundreds of organizations on how to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. A recent initiative, 19 To Zero was launched by co-chairs Dr. Jia Hu and Theresa Tang in August of 2020. The core team is made up of physicians, public health researchers, behavioural economists, and creative professionals, supported by a wide partner network. The mission of 19 To Zero is to shift public perceptions around COVID-19 through launching a series of public-facing campaigns that encourage safe behaviour and vaccination.
Interested in sponsoring the AOHNA 2022 Symposium Series? Download the Sponsorship Prospectus today!
Sponsorship Prospectus

New Trends in the Workplace Mental Health and Addictions Summit - Webinar
2022-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational event:
New Trends in the Workplace
Mental Health and Addictions Summit
Over the last two and a half years, there has been a notable shift within professional environments across Canada. People have been going back and forth with stay-at-home orders, working from home then back in office and home again. It is hard to find a sense of “normal” again. And it has taken a toll on Canadian workers. According to the Human Resources Professional Association, only 23% of Canadians feel comfortable approaching their employer with mental health concerns. With new barriers becoming a factor in employees’ mental health and addictions, it is essential to know what types of programming and options are available. On Thursday, May 19 between 12-2pm EST, we are excited to host the two-hour New Trends in Workplace Mental Health and Addictions Summit. We will focus on the digital shift healthcare providers have taken and the ways in which employers and employees can engage with these new digital forums. We also have the opportunity to sit down with both EHN Canada and industry leaders to discuss what compassionate leadership means to them and how they have implemented it in their respective working environments.
OUR PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE:

a 45-minute session on how to avoid burnout and how to prioritize employee’s mental health with Cara Vacarrino, COO, EHN Canada
a 50-minute Industry Professional Panel focusing on compassionate leadership, with

Dr. Rakesh Jetly, Former Chief of Psychiatry, Canadian Armed Forces; Cara Vacarrino, COO, EHN Canada; and Rosanna Yip, Director, R. Yipp & Associates Inc.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Determine the effectiveness telehealth channels for your respective work environment
Explore the variety of mental health and addictions program options available to employees
Discuss the need and methods to check-in with employees to see their level of comfort with circumstances constantly evolving
Define what compassionate leadership is and how to implement it in your workplace

Date: May 19, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 2-hours
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY
This summit provides 2.0 CEU credits recognized by the CACCF, CCPA, CPHR (BC/Yukon, Nova Scotia), CVRP, HRPA, and MDPAC.
For more information and to register, please visit:
https://ehncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/8016516958666/WN_HO_X9elHTr6e8VO8Z66iZA

ICOH 2022: 16. International Conference on Occupational Healthcare - Digital
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-24
The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives

The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.
International Conference on Occupational Healthcare aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Occupational Healthcare. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Occupational Healthcare.
Digital Program consists of the e-proceedings book which is available online-only and includes the conference communications (proceedings abstracts and papers). Registered participants can access the digitally available conference proceedings ( and certificates ) by visiting their profile pages.

Keeping Workers Well 2022 - 51st Annual Conference (Virtual)
2022-06-03
Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
When: Friday, June 3, 2022
Where: Virtual Conference
Celebrating 51 years of continuous education for occupational health nurses and allied health and safety professionals. Keynote speakers: Dr. Bill Howatt (The Cure for Loneliness), Mary Ann Baynton (Suicide Prevention), and opening keynote Barbara Bancroft.
Program and to register
Questions? Email journal@oohna.on.ca or call 905-219-0044, ext. 2626.
****Allied health and safety professionals can attend at the OOHNA member rate of $200.00 + HST with proof of membership in their association.

Criminal Charges Against Nurses: What You Should Know and What You Can Do - A Free On-Demand Webinar (USA)
2022-07-18 - 2022-09-03
In February 2019, RaDonda Vaught, RN, was arrested on a criminal indictment and charged with reckless homicide and abuse of an impaired adult after mistakenly administering the wrong medication that killed an elderly patient in 2017. This spring, Nurse Vaught was found guilty and sentenced to three years supervised probation.
Nurses across the United States were shaken by these shocking events. Many are now worried that their mistakes can result in prosecution and possible imprisonment.
Register now to view the on-demand webinar!
Attendance is FREE for both ANA members and non-members.
Registration closes on September 3, 2022 at 1 pm.
A viewing link will be emailed to all registrants on or about July 18, 2022.
Topics to be addressed include:

How criminal charges for medical errors undermine patient safety
Just culture and support for the Second Victim
How professional organization have responded to medical errors
Examples of similar cases and the risk of cases being brought against nurses for medical errors in the future
Steps you can take to reduce your criminal liability
How to become involved in addressing the issue of criminalization of medical errors

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your fears and questions addressed!
Who should attend: All nurses in all practice settings
Additional information: Registration closes on September 3, 2022 at 1 pm ET. Register now to receive 24/7 access to this webinar. The recording will be available for viewing on or about July 18, 2022. A viewing link will be emailed to all registrants on or about July 18, 2022, so you may view the on demand webinar at your convenience.
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OEMAC/CBOM 39th Annual Scientific Conference
2022-09-11 - 2022-09-13
The Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association of Canada (OEMAC) and the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (CBOM) are excited to be back in person for the 39th Annual Scientific Conference. Attend the Conference in beautiful Victoria, BC from September 11-13, 2022 to learn, share, network and reconnect with the industry.
For information on hotel/travel, registration, agenda, speakers, sponsors & exhibitors, and additional event information, go to https://oemac.org/2022-annual-scientific-conference/.

Free AOHNA/CNPS Webinar - Legal Considerations in Your Unique Role as an OHN
2022-10-13 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
The AOHNA has arranged for a wonderful webinar presentation from the CNPS – Legal Considerations in Your Unique Role as an OHN that they will be co-hosting on October 13, 2022 starting at 12:00 noon mountain / 2:00 pm Eastern. This event is free to attend.
Description: Occupational health nurses (OHNs) work to deliver a variety of healthcare services in employment settings. An OHN has unique additional aspects to consider within their practice, including various applicable laws that relate to topics such as occupational health and safety, Human Rights, and privacy. This webinar will help nurses understand basic liability considerations as they relate to the OHN scope of practice and will also review some of the common questions CNPS has received from OHNs over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s the link for registration: https://aohna.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1676382

11th World Nursing, Healthcare Management, and Patient Safety Conference
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-18
On behalf of the CME & CPD accredited 11th World Nursing, Healthcare Management, and Patient Safety Committee, it gives us great pleasure to announce 11NHPSUCG2022 i.e. World Nursing Conferences scheduled on November 15-18, 2022, Nursing Conference Venue: The Best Western, San Francisco, CA, USA. Our Gathering aims to bring all the Directors, Specialists, Professors, Doctors, Scientists, Academicians, Healthcare professionals, Nurses, Students, Researchers, Business Delegates, and Industrialists to share the knowledge, experience, challenges, innovations, and trends encountered in the field of Nursing, Healthcare and Patient Safety.
You can attend as a speaker/listener/poster. For more details go to: https://nursing.universeconferences.com/
To register, visit: http://nursing.universeconferences.com/registration/

Second National Summit on Racism in Nursing and Health Care
2022-11-23 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Good afternoon,
The Canadian Academy of Nursing presents the Second National Summit on Racism in Nursing and Health Care, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, from 11:30 to 16:00 (ET).
Register now!
We are honoured to have Desmond Cole moderate a panel of nursing leaders from across the country.
To facilitate our action going forward, Cole will first engage our panelists in an in-depth discussion on what we’ve learned from recent research into racism, including its broader impacts on public health and health care. We’ll use this research to propose solutions and discuss next steps.
In the afternoon, we will showcase the work of nursing leaders and organizations actively moving towards an equity-based and anti-racist agenda. This will also be your opportunity to engage with attendees on the solutions that are needed to achieve results.

We hope you can join us. Please register now!
Note: All CNA members who want to develop their leadership and management skills are eligible to become members of the Canadian Academy of Nursing. We invite you to join the Academy to access its benefits.

Keeping Workers Well 2023 Hybrid Conference - Virtual (May 5), In-Person (May 12)
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-12 | The Conference Centre, The Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, 5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga, Ontario, M5T 1P8, Canada
Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
Keeping Workers Well 2023
Friday, May 5 – Virtual Conference
Friday, May 12 – In-Person Workshops
Celebrating 52 years of continuous education for occupational health nurses and allied health and safety professionals. 2023 offers a virtual one-day conference combined with a welcome return to in-person education on Friday, May 12, with workshops at the Centre for Health & Safety Innovation (5110 Creekbank Rd., Mississauga). Virtual event speakers include Dr. Jonathan Davids, Louise Ellis, Bonnie Carter, Dr. Andrea Furlan. In-person workshops: Infection Prevention and Control, How to Build a Business Case, Mental Health First Aid.
Program Details and Registration
Questions? Email journal@oohna.on.ca or call 416-868-2398, ext. 203.
****Allied health and safety professionals can attend at the OOHNA member rate with proof of membership in their association.

2023 AOHNA Conference
2023-06-16
The Alberta Occupational Health Nurses’ Association (AOHNA) is proud to announce that after three years, the 2023 AOHNA Conference will be taking place in Calgary on June 16, 2023! During the conference, delegates will attend educational presentations, participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and have long-awaited networking opportunities with their colleagues.
2023 represents exciting opportunities in Occupational Health nursing and our program has now been finalized….and WOW what an amazing line-up we have!! The day will kick off with a keynote presentation by Carol Ann Fried – Finding Your Joyspot: The Heart & Science of Happiness At Work, followed by a discussion on Effective Management of Workplace Chemical Exposure Injuries, and Evidence-Based Legal Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy before we break for lunch and hold our Annual General Meeting. In the afternoon, we will have an extra special presentation by Jodi-Ann Robinson-Perry on her Masters research Learning to become an occupational health nurse: what do we know? and we close out the afternoon with discussions on The Intersection between the Occupational Health Nurse and the Occupational Hygienist: Prevention and Control and The Movement Imperative: What the Latest Science Tells Us About the Crucial Relationship Between Movement and Health!
Please visit the Conference page on our website for more details on all of the amazing sessions that will be taking place! https://aohna.org/page/2023-Conference

ICN Congress 2023
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-05
In partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA):
Held every two years, the International Council of Nurses Congresses bring together the world’s nurses and related disciplines to share best practice, research and knowledge. The Congress provides a regular opportunity for nurses to build relationships and to disseminate nursing and health-related knowledge.
With the theme “Nurses together: a force for global health”, and in partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association, the ICN 2023 Congress will be a global hub of nursing and other health leaders, bringing together national nursing associations, global health leaders, expert speakers, clinicians, students and academics.
The International Council of Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association are delighted to invite you to attend the ICN Congress, 1-5 July 2023 in Montreal, Canada!
With the theme “Nurses together: a force for global health”, the ICN 2023 Congress will bring together the powerful force of the 28 million nurses worldwide! For four days, we will unite to learn, share and network in order to build a better future for the nursing workforce and our healthcare systems!
As the world’s largest international nursing event, the ICN Congress has proved itself as the global platform to gather and empower the global nursing community.
Following the success of the 2021 virtual Congress, this face-to-face event will unite nurses from around the world with renewed strength and energy to make a difference. We will look at how we can build on the lessons learned from the pandemic, from protecting nurses rights, ensuring decent working conditions, optimizing nurses’ scope of practice, and fair pay, to driving nursing leadership, respect for the profession, and a greater impact on health policies at all levels.
The event will also highlight the importance of unity, solidarity, collaboration and influence as we come together as a force for global health!
For more information, go to https://icncongress2023.org/

Turning the Tide: The Nursing Leadership Imperative for the Future of Healthcare - SAVE THE DATE
2023-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
On behalf of the Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership and CNA, they’d like to extend an invitation to join them for an intimate wine & cheese reception in Montreal on July 3rd. It will be an opportunity for leaders across the country in nursing management, practice, policy, education and research to reconnect and reenergize as we look to strengthen our collective voice.
Registration details to follow shortly.

11th Canadian Conference on Dementia
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-04
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West, Toronto
Ontario M5H 2M9
(416) 361-1000
The 11th Canadian Conference on Dementia brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant, cutting-edge developments in dementia research. The biennial conference is organized by the the Canadian Colloquium on Dementia and the University Health Network.
This year’s theme is Better and Earlier Detection of Dementia in a Changing Landscape. The keynotes, plenaries, parallel sessions, and workshops will focus on multiple aspects of dementia diagnosis and management in the Canadian context, with a focus on diversity and change in dementia care and research. Specifically, sessions will address screening, diagnostic confirmation, delivery of diagnoses, cultural aspects of dementia, approaches to screening, leveraging caregiver and care partner input, supporting and integrating primary care, health system issues in early detection, novel therapeutics, and the role of biomarkers. Best practices and clinical pearls will be explored, including the presentation of three new sets of Canadian guidelines.
Conference Objectives:
*Review a broad and culturally-informed approach to dementia diagnosis and management
*Explore the changing dementia landscape as it pertains to clinical care and research
*Discuss health care system issues relevant to incorporating novel diagnostics and therapeutics
To register go to: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/CCD2023/reg/landing

Webinar: Toward Quality Mental Health Care - Dismantling Structural Stigma
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Mental Health Commission of Canada
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 12-1:15 ET
Anyone with a need should have access to quality mental health care — no matter where they live or what circumstances they’re in. But how can health organizations prevent stigmatizing practices? And how can they dismantle structural stigma within their organizations?
Join the Mental Health Commission of Canada, HealthCareCAN, and health leaders for an insightful webinar on quality mental health care, with a focus on structural stigma. This session will delve into the concept of structural stigma as expert panel members offer practical strategies for effectively addressing this key aspect of the framework.
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This is an opportunity to learn innovative ways to prevent stigmatizing practices — including in health-care organizations — while fostering a more inclusive and equitable mental health-care environment.
This webinar is intended for health-care administrators, providers, and people with lived and living experience.
This webinar will be presented in English with simultaneous French interpretation.
Presentation slides will be available in both official languages. A recording will be posted on our website in the ensuing weeks.

Guest Speakers:

Bill Hill (Ro’nikonkatste), Co-CEO of Noojimo Health, Canada’s first all-Indigenous virtual mental health clinic
Jodi Younger, Vice-President, Patient Care and Quality at St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Samaria Nancy Cardinal, Patient Partner, Patients for Patient Safety Canada
Stephanie Knaak, Senior Research Consultant, Mental Health Commission of Canada

Facilitator:

Jonathan Mitchell, Vice-President, Research and Policy, HealthCareCAN

Visit their website to learn more about the Quality Mental Health Care Framework and structural stigma.

WSIB's Research Day 2024, in partnership with WSBC - via Zoom
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton)
Join us on January 31 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PST) / 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST) to take part in Research Day!
WSIB and WorkSafeBC’s Strategic Research teams have partnered to highlight and showcase two funded research project presentations each with a Q&A period.
The research projects featured are:

Dr. Margaret McKinnon – A randomized control trial of cognitive remediation in public safety personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Dr. Heather Cooke – Examining workplace incivility and bullying in long-term residential care

event is an opportunity to learn more about our respective current and upcoming research in the field of mental health, injury and illness prevention, occupational health and safety, return to work and recovery, and a chance to offer feedback on future research priorities.
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Register now by clicking the button above. Feel free to forward this invite to others who might be interested in attending.
If you require any accommodation to participate in these events, please let us know

Career Conversations - BC Public Service Occupational Health Nurse Careers
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Current and prospective job seekers are invited to attend a special virtual Career Conversation on Feb 21 (noon to 1pm) and hear from current Occupational Health Nurses, ask questions about the role and strengthen your application.
Career Conversations are one-hour presentations focusing on connecting applicants with information on careers in the BC Public Service and enhancing application skills.
A career as an Occupational Health Nurse with the BC Public Service offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the opportunities and value working with the team can offer: Explore Careers with Workplace Health and Safety: Occupational Health Nurses – YouTube and Careers in Workplace Health and Safety (youtube.com).
The Eventbrite page is now live, and it is our hope that you would share this event with any interested future and current occupational health nursing professionals.
Registration is free and the event will be presented via MS Teams. Please see our Eventbrite page for more information and registration details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/feb-21-2024-bc-public-service-occupational-health-nurse-careers-tickets-808453675707?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Virtual: Watch February 28–29 ACIP meeting. Wide-ranging agenda includes discussion on 14 vaccine-preventable diseases.
2024-02-28 08:00 - 2024-02-29 17:00 UTC
CDC will convene a 2-day meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, February 28–29, starting at 8:00 a.m. (ET). ACIP will discuss influenza; chikungunya; COVID–19; polio; HPV; meningococcal; pneumococcal; RSV; diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis; Hib; and hepatitis B vaccines.
No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described on the website.
The detailed agenda appears on the ACIP main page listed below.
Related Links

CDC: ACIP main page for access to webcast, agendas
CDC: ACIP: Meeting Information for presentation slides, content from previous meetings, and information about future meetings

2024 ATLANTIC WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22
Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM
Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM
The team at Safety Services Nova Scotia is happy to announce that we will be back at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, March 20 – 22, 2024 for the 2024 Atlantic Workplace Health & Safety Conference.
Since 1982, this conference has been bringing together workplace health and safety stakeholders. It is anticipated that 2024 will exceed all previous attendance records and include representation from employers, unions, government and academic leaders, support organizations and others who share a goal to ensure that the safety and physical and mental health of workers is an organizational priority. We look forward to seeing you in March for this important event. Check back to this site regularly for important program updates, call for papers and more.
For details and to register go to: https://atlanticworkplacesafety.ca/
