WeRPN is
pleased to continue with the winter edition of our Career Directors webinar series. The Career Directions program has been customized by professional development experts Gail Donner and Mary Wheeler to provide RPNs with an opportunity to review their career to date, learn strategies to assist in making future career decisions, and learn how to develop a career plan.
This week, join us for Module Five-- Marketing(Available until March 15). Click hereto register and watch on demand
Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals
Today, Premier Doug Ford and fellow Premiers renewed calls for the federal government to increase its share of funding for provincial and territorial health care to 35 per cent.
Yesterday, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton, provided an update on the province’s ongoing workplace inspection blitz, which is aimed at ensuring compliance with COVID-19 public health measures.
The government also announced a one-time investment of up to $27 million to maintain operations at six of Ontario’s most popular tourist destinations. Funding will protect jobs and ensure the financial stability of these institutions by supporting with operational, maintenance, and capital needs.
The statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 4 2021 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 304,757 confirmed cases (increase of 994),
287,424 resolved cases, 7,024 deaths.
The Ministry is also reporting that 649 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 281 are in ICU and 183 are vented. To view
these additional details:click here Click Here to 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 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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