A reminder that TONIGHT we are hosting a Facebook Live for a Q&A session with our CEO Dianne Martin. Join us at 8PM to get key information about recent government announcements and ask questions about the issues that impact your practice. Tune in here
Reminder- Call for Submissions: We Are Practical Nursing Magazine Do you have a story to share with your nursing community? We are currently accepting submissions for the Spring issue of our magazine! We are specifically looking for stories about leadership, innovation, resilience and how nurses have overcome adversity in the face of #COVID-19 this past year. Pieces should ideally be 300-500 words. For questions & to submit your piece, please email tblair@werpn.com. Submission deadline: This Thursday January 28th, 2021
Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals
Today, the province called on the federal government
to take further action to protect the border, including mandatory testing of all incoming international passengers and a temporary ban on direct flights from countries where new variants are detected.
Yesterday, Premier Doug Ford and Chair of Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, General Rick Hillier (retired) provided an update on the province’s ongoing vaccination plan.
Premier Ford also announced a new target date of February 5 to complete the administration of first doses to residents in all long-term care and high-risk retirement homes, province-wide. The province’s previous goal was to administer the first dose to all residents, staff, and essential caregivers in long-term care by February 15th. However, due to shipment delays, the immediate priority group has been refined to focus primarily on the vulnerable residents of these facilities.
Ontario also further expanded the eligibility for its targeted emergency child care program. New additions to the list of eligible workers include education staff reporting for work in person while their children
learn remotely, as well as grocery store and pharmacy workers. This change is effective Wednesday, January 27.
Over the weekend, Ontario expanded its “inspection blitz” of big box stores to Ottawa, Windsor, Niagara, and Durham regions.
Last Friday, the government provided an update on the current uptake of the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. So far, the
government has received more than 42,000 applications for this grant. In most cases, approved businesses can expect to receive payment within 10 business days.
The Chief Public Health Officer's statement for January 25th 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 258,700 confirmed cases (increase of 1740), 229,755 resolved cases, 5,909 deaths.
The Ministry is also reporting that 1,466 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 383 are in ICU and 298 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
Vision74 in Sarnia is seeking 5 RPNs. They are currently in
outbreak and are looking for additional staff to support resident care. Nurses would be hired as casual due to collective agreement. Part time hours available. Wage is $23.94/hr. For more details: Contact Frank Portelli at fportelli@vision74.com or 519-336-6551 x7173
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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