Quality of Care NL

Sending wishes for a safe and happy holiday!

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The use of PPIs in Newfoundland and Labrador is high but in many cases, long-term use of these medications isn't necessary cc: Choosing Wisely Canada

Dr. Patrick Parfrey, Quality of Care NL's Clinical Lead, has been appointed as Co-Chair of Health Accord NL. Quality of Care NL will serve as secretariat to support the Task Force and the entire team is excited to be part of this initiative! Don't miss this opportunity to engage!

Antibiotic resistance is a global public health concern and we must act now to stop inappropriate use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials. #WAAW2020

The provides advice and guidance on the work of NL Support, Quality of Care NL, & Choosing Wisely NL in the determination of patient-oriented research priorities, the engagement of patients in research projects, and planned public outreach activities. Read more about them at https://bit.ly/NLSupportPAC

CHIA is the data platform and services core of NL Support & Quality of Care NL! They are integral to our work which is aimed at improving the value of health care in Newfoundland & Labrador

Do you sometimes wonder how public policies are made and changed, and how your research might influence the process? Don't miss NL Support's upcoming webinar, , on Sept. 10! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-research-to-policy-webinar

Researchers from NL Support (including #PatientPartners), Quality of Care NL & Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University assessed interventions for reducing orders of blood urea in family practice, a test that's often ordered unnecessarily https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1bYUP2GFISlPr

Are you a nurse, or a post-secondary student, who is involved in the study of patient disclosure, ethics or quality practices in health care in Newfoundland and Labrador? If so, you may be eligible for an Eastern Health Quality Healthcare Scholarship, valued at $6,500!

Using health care resources wisely has never been more important. Today the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses re...leases 5 new #choosingwisely recommendations of tests/treatments to question in nursing-critical care: https://choosingwiselycanada.org/nursing#4

Mark your calendar for our virtual SHARE Summit happening online , ! Stay tuned to www.qualityofcarenl.ca for details!

To promote parent education about GER in infants , a brochure, poster and video resources have been developed to help facilitate conversations between health care providers and parents who are worried about their infant spitting up. More resources can be found at https://qualityofcarenl.ca/

This is sure to be an informative discussion | Happening June 23 at 1:30pm NST and registration is free!

Meet our STARS - Colin Ash & Sarah Strong! Colin & Sarah are second-year Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University students in the Choosing Wisely Canada STARS (Students & Trainees Advocating for Resource Stewardship) program. Read more about them and their goals for improving health care at https://qualityofcarenl.ca/get-invol/choosing-wisely-stars/

Check out this great campaign from our friends at SaferMedsNL, educating people on better and safer alternatives to sleeping pills for a good night's rest

Good news! SHARE Summit 2020 will be going ahead as scheduled this year, but it will be a ! Mark your calendar for , and stay tuned to www.qualityofcarenl.ca for details!

We are currently looking for volunteers for an ongoing study on patient experiences of low back pain! If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Amanda via phone (709-690-2782) or email ([email protected])

Sending thanks and appreciation to our family doctors who work tirelessly to keep us healthy! Learn more about #FamilyDoctorDay by following the Newfoundland & Labrador College of Family Physicians #WFDD2020

The Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting will take place virtually this year! Quality of Care NL is on the agenda, presenting our abstract - . Registration is free and open to anyone: https://choosingwiselycanada.org/cwc2020

- ! Nurses are an integral part of the health care system and it's important, especially during these times, to acknowledge and celebrate the work that they do. Learn more from the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA-AIIC) https://cna-aiic.ca//news-room/events/national-nursing-week

Save the date! Choosing Wisely Canada's in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association takes place , ! Join one or both sessions to discuss & engage on topics related to overuse in health care. Registration is free & open for all to attend: www.choosingwiselycanada.org/cwc2020

May 4-10 is #MentalHealthWeek! Did you know that Bridge the gapp is an easily accessible mental health support featuring: a directory of local services plenty of resources and info for learning... tools like a mood meter, coping tips and wellness webinars! #GetReal #TogetherApart See more

- The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) is hosting a series of discussion webinars to facilitate pan-Canadian conversations about patient engagement during this pandemic #covid19nfld

In case you missed it, yesterday's provincial #COVID19nfld update included a presentation by Dr. Proton Rahman about national and provincial trends, as well as indicators for the relaxation of public health measures.

Through the new #GoC investment, CIHR will be providing funding to Canadian researchers via the Operating Grant: #COVID19 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity (May 2020) Details http://ow.ly/akH850zmEQB

#CheersToVolunteers #NVW2020

Your health matters. Right now, it's important to - doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dentists, allied health providers, etc.

The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to the capacity of health care systems and providers around the world. Now, more than ever, stewardship of limited resources is critical. https://qualityofcarenl.ca//COVID-19_Recommendations-Clini Choosing Wisely Canada

The new coronavirus (COVID-19) is a virus and, therefore, #antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. See more #mythbusters from the World Health Organization (WHO) here: https://www.who.int//novel-/advice-for-public/myth-busters

Quality of Care NL's offices at the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University are currently closed. Staff are working remotely and inquiries can be directed to [email protected]. Please remember to follow directives & guidelines set out by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthy Canadians & Memorial University of Newfoundland #SocialDistancing #covid19nfld

In Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador spends the most money per person on health care, but in a lot of ways, our health is the worst. Join Quality of Care NL to talk about how rearranging health care spending could better serve us and our families. This event is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2752849894770133/

Spitting up, or Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), occurs several times a day in more than 50% of healthy infants. Check out this webinar recording where Janeway doctors discuss appropriate management & treatment of infants with GER. Choosing Wisely Canada http://ow.ly/ZXi550yoCdl NL Support

"It's all about the patient being involved with their care and being knowledgeable about their care that they're receiving," NL Support

Back in November, Quality of Care NL's Dr. Pat Parfrey spoke on improving the value of health care spending in NL at a Memorial University Department of Economics Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G45bD709FA

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared 2020 the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife! Did you know? On January 6, the Department of Health & Community Services officially launched midwifery services in NL.

Quality of Care NL & NL Support are very pleased to partner with Eastern Health to help improve health outcomes for patients in Newfoundland and Labrador. We’re happy to support them as they announce their innovation strategy today. #EHInnovation

Does your project require #data from multiple provinces, territories or pan-Canadian sources? You can now request data through the Data Access Support Hub: https://dash.hdrn.ca/ #healthdata #cdnhealth

Join us tomorrow evening at the A. C. Hunter Public Library! This session will provide you with tools, resources and knowledge so that you can feel empowered to play a more active role in your own health care, as well as your family’s. Register for free by calling 737-3950.

Have you explored our online resource library? It's full of health care tools & resources for both patients and health care providers! http://qualityofcarenl.ca/resources

Did you know? Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of antibiotic utilization in the country. Overuse of antibiotics leads to the development of resistant, hard-to-treat infections. Read more at: https://qualityofcarenl.ca/antibiotic-prescribing-rates-sl/

ICYMI, last fall we released Volume 5 of our bi-annual publication, ! Read about the latest research & outcomes from Quality of Care NL, NL Support, & Translational Genomics https://qualityofcarenl.ca/practice-points/