Dear , WeRPN continues to press the government to ensure RPNs are fairly compensated and recognized for the important work they’ve been doing throughout this pandemic. Read our CEO’s
opinion piece from this week calling for fair compensation for RPNs.
RPN Participants Needed for Research on Resilience in LTC
WeRPN and Western University are looking for volunteers to take part in a research study to describe the process of how RPNs build and sustain personal and professional resiliency during a crisis such as COVID-19.
RPNs who meet all the following criteria are invited to participate:
Have worked and/or are currently working as a registered practical nurse in a licensed long-term care home in Ontario anytime between January 1, 2020 to present. Note: Does not include rest/retirement homes, hospice, group home or any other congregate
setting
If you are interested and agree to participate you would be asked to: complete a 30 minute online survey that includes demographic questions and questions about stress and resilience during COVID-19. You will also be given the opportunity to volunteer for an optional virtual follow-up interview with a research team member.
Upcoming events: April 22nd- 1PM- New Graduate Workshop Are you a recent graduate looking for support as your navigate the nursing workforce. Join us for a special workshop as we provide tips and advice to help you land your first nursing job. Register here
April 27th- 8PM- Facebook Live Join us for our monthly Facebook
Live where we share updates and discuss trends impacting RPNs.
Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals
Yesterday, it was announced that the governments of Canada and Ontario are giving $656.5 million in
funding to provide critical infrastructure upgrades to protect students and staff from COVID-19 in the province's schools.
On Tuesday, the government announced Ontario is rolling out vaccines to "hot spot" regions across the province as part of Phase Two
of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. This plan targets 114 highly impacted neighborhoods, as identified by postal code.
Individuals aged 18 and over in designated hot spots, as identified by postal code, are eligible for vaccination through mobile teams and pop-up clinics in targeted settings. Starting in Peel and Toronto, the province will be providing additional resources to support more mobile vaccination teams, expanding to hot spots in other public health units in the future.
On Monday, the government announced it will move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. The announcement was made in response to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, the increasing risks posed to the public by COVID-19 variants, and the massive spike in hospital admissions.
Last weekend, the Ontario government announced the addition of over 700 pharmacies across the province in administering the vaccine rollout. These locations will start offering the AstraZeneca
vaccine to individuals aged 55 and older.
As of 10:30AM today, Ontario reported 403,571 confirmed cases (increase
of 4,736), 357,591 resolved cases, 7,639 deaths.
The Ministry was also reporting that 1,932 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 659 are in ICU and 442 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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