Upcoming Events

 

OntarioMD Digital Health Conference – September 28, 2023, Beanfield Centre, Toronto

Full day of interactive discussions, networking, and learning focused on optimizing the use of EMRs and digital health tools to be benefits, not burdens, to your practice. The Digital Health Conference is ideal for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff. This is a great opportunity to learn more about innovative digital health tools and how to use them to enhance patient care and realize value for your practice.

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Overview: OntarioMD Training to Protect Your Patient and Practice Data

Take the new Privacy & Security Training Module for the Health Care Sector available 24/7 in English and French! OMD worked with Ontario Regional Security Operations Centres (RSOCs) and Ontario Health Teams (including with MWT-OHT partner, UHN) on up-to-date privacy and security content. The new module includes original cybersecurity content and scenarios informed by real-world clinician experiences. It’s designed to be relevant to physicians and health care staff working in any health care setting and should be taken annually to fulfill annual training requirements, keep up with leading practices, and stay informed about the latest cyberthreats.

This training is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada's Ontario Chapter for 2 Mainpro+ credits. Specialists can claim credits under the Royal College Maintenance of Certification Program as a Section 2: Personal Learning Project for 2 credits/hour. Everyone who takes the training gets a printable certificate.

Education Sessions Offered by Connected Care and SickKids:

In recognition for fall preparedness and surge planning as well as the importance of supporting capacity across the region, Connected Care and the Toronto Regional Maternal Child Heath Network have partnered to launch a webinar series. 

See below for the upcoming planned sessions and previously recorded session for reference. ​

  • Previously Recorded Webinars: competency-based webinars (e.g. Bronchiolitis, Health Assessment, O2Therapy/HHF, NIV, Child Life and many more) led by expert SickKids interprofessional staff (RN, RT, MDs) are available on-demand on SickKids YouTube channel. 

  • Resource Hub: library of self-directed education and practice resources including policies & procedures, best practice guidelines and online tools. https://www.connectedcare.sickkids.ca/hospitals

  • Live Webinars & Hot Topics Q&A: virtual sessions with SickKids clinicians to hear about recent or emergent updates to evidence-based practice and ask your questions.  Invitations will be sent separately.

 

Live Hot Topics Q&A: Respiratory Therapies in Pediatrics

Speaker: Katherine Reise, RRT

Description: An opportunity for interprofessional clinicians (RT, RN, MD) to ask questions related to initiating non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy and heated high flow. Pre-recorded webinars recommended prior to Q&A session: Oxygen Therapy & HHF, NIV and Mechanical Ventilation.

Date/Time: September 27th 1200-1300

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocuuppj8vE9PNmEfz7vYXm28VihcaepMA

 

Live Hot Topics Q&A: Managing Bronchiolitis & Acute Respiratory Illnesses in Pediatrics

Speakers: Dr. Marie Pier Lirette, MD, Dr. Suzanne Schuh, MD, Dr. Jeremy Friedman, MD, Dr. Tanvi Agarwal, MD & Dr. Julie Johnstone, MD

Description: An opportunity for providers to ask questions related to management of bronchiolitis and other acute pediatric viral illnesses. Pre-recorded webinars recommended prior to Q&A session: Bronchiolitis and Asthma.

Date/Time: October 5th 1630-1730

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqcOqvpzssG9eSBldWTLkfe2xN-52jz6Z0

 

Live Hot Topics Q&A: Recognition and Management of Sepsis in Pediatrics

Speakers: Dr. Deborah Schonfeld, MD & TBA

Description: An opportunity for providers to ask questions related to recognition and timely management of septic children. Pre-recorded webinar recommended prior to Q&A session: Sepsis in Pediatrics

Date/Time: October 12th 1630-1730

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtfuqtqzwqEtAlfXCeXDsxxcGumQsbVAeN

Webinar on October 18: Important Changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program