As the numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to grow, we want to remind RPNs about the free resources we created earlier this year to support your practice during the pandemic. Click here to access ourNaviagting COVID-19: Strategies for Safe Practice resources*. *You will need to create a free account if you don't have one already
Practical Nursing Student Funding Webinar: Next Wednesday November 18th at 7PM, we are hosting a webinar that will cover various awards and scholarship opportunities available to practical nursing students and Registered Practical Nurses who have continued their education. It will also cover tips, deadlines, and criteria required to apply for the various awards. You will also get the chance to listen to a previous successful award applicant, who will provide you with added information regarding the awards. Register here.
Upcoming Online Events Mark your calendars for our other upcoming events: Tuesday, November 17th, 8PM- Facebook Live. Tune in on our Facebook page at facebook.com/wearepracticalnurses
Thursday, November 26th, 7PM- Understanding Your Professional Liability Insurance webinar. Join us for this information session to understand how your PLP insurance protects you and receive tips on what you can do to protect yourself and how to avoid a professional liability claim. Register here
Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals Today, the government released updated modelling.
The modelling shows that key indicators of the pandemic are worsening across the province, even in public health regions with lower case counts.
The main findings included in today’s modelling are:
Mortality is increasing among residents in long-term care facilities.
Estimating a 5% rate of growth, Ontario’s case numbers are likely to exceed those in European jurisdictions which are currently in some form of lockdown, including France, Germany, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the province is expected to exceed 150 beds, the point at which some scheduled surgeries and procedures must be cancelled.
There is a high level of cases with no epidemiological link, which indicates community spread.
Even public health regions with low case
numbers are experiencing significant growth in the percent positivity among all COVID-19 tests conducted.
Minister of Long-Term Care, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, announced an investment of $761 million to build and
renovate 74 long-term care homes across the province.
Canada's Chief Medical Officer of Health's statement for
Nov 12th is available here
For more information, we encourage you to visit the Government of Canada website.
Daily Reports
As of 10:30AM today, Ontario reported 89,784 confirmed cases (increase of 1575), 75,220 resolved cases, 3,293 deaths and 27,802 currently under investigation with lab results pending.
The Ministry is also reporting that 431 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 98 are in ICU and 62 are vented. To view these additional details:click here
Click Hereto read the latest Ministry of Health Daily Report
World Health Organization Situation Reports are also available here
In the News For an interactive map tracking all cases across Canada and internationally, click here
Below are some key stories from today that may be of interest
to our members
We encourage RPNs looking for employment opportunities to sign up on all the platforms noted above.
We will continue to monitor this situation and keep you updated as more information becomes available. Thank you for the important work that you're doing and the sacrifices you're making to keep Ontarians safe. We appreciate everything that you're doing each and every day.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tiff Blair at tblair@werpn.com
Sincerely,
WeRPN Team
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