Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been committed to providing RPNs with access to key information, news and guidance to support you in your practice through our COVID-19 updates. As the pandemic evolves, we've seen the volume of urgent updates and new guidance decreased slightly. At the same time, we've heard from so many RPNs that they value these updates so we want to ensure we continue to provide you with the information you need.
Beginning next week, we will be shifting our COVID updates to once a week. Going forward, you can expect to get all the news and government updates you rely on in your inbox every Thursday.
If you have any feedback on the changes, the newsletter more generally or what content you'd like to see more of, please send us a note.
Funding Opportunities for RPNs Applications are now open for two RNFOO Awards: The Connie Clerici Nurse Entrepreneur Award will be given to a nurse or nurses who is/are either
aspiring entrepreneurs who have applied for support to enable them to establish their business OR
career entrepreneurs who need support to expand their products or services in an existing business.
The Nurse Innovator Award offers nurses with new and original ideas and methods access to financial support and mentorship to create the changes they imagine. Application deadline May 8th 2021. Learn more here
Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals
Yesterday, the government announced an estimated $100 million for a new one-time Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Small Business Support Grant and $100 million for a new one-time recovery program.
Outdoor fitness classes, outdoor training for team and individual sports and outdoor personal training, subject to public health and workplace safety measures, including, but not limited to a maximum of 10 patrons.
Marinas and boating clubs to operate clubhouses or any restaurant, bar and other food or drink establishment for outdoor dining.
Personal care service settings including but not limited to barber shops, hair and nail salons, and body art establishments, will be permitted to operate at 25 percent capacity or five patrons.
Last Friday, the government announced it is moving forward with support for Brampton’s new
hospital. The 2021 Budget includes an additional $3 billion investment in health care infrastructure over 10 years, which will support the transformation of the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness ("Peel Memorial") in Brampton from a day facility into a new inpatient hospital with a 24/7 Emergency Department. The 2021 Budget, Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy, brings the government's total investment to $16.3 billion.
As of 10:30AM today, Ontario reported 345,234 confirmed cases (increase
of 2,094), 318,932 resolved cases, 7,337 deaths.
The Ministry is also reporting that 894 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 332 are in ICU and 212 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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