Calendar of Events

Norwood Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - This workshop will introduce the neurobiological effects of early developmental trauma upon the brain and resultant behavior. Methods for effectively working with children and adults who have suffered from ongoing, recent and past neurodevelopmental trauma will be discussed. The power of attachment as intervention will be examined. For more info or to register contact admin@aulneau.com

Niagara Falls, ON - Every year industry leaders from dozens of insurance companies, health care, law enforcement, and professional organizations across Canada and the U.S and from around the world gather for the best health care fraud conference in Canada. This two-day event is a tremendous opportunity to network with leaders in the field and to learn more about the latest and most effective fraud fighting tools and techniques. For more info visit www.chcaa.org/conference2010

370 Helen Glass Centre, University of Manitoba , 1200 - 1300 - The reasons for not obtaining prenatal care (PNC) even when it is available and accessible are complex. The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with use of PNC among women living in 8 inner-city Winnipeg neighborhoods with the highest rates of inadequate PNC. We conducted a case-control study with 402 controls (women with adequate PNC) and 201 cases (women with inadequate PNC), matched 2:1 by neighborhood. Postpartum women completed a questionnaire while in hospital. Bivariate analyses were conducted to estimate the association of a variety of independent variables with inadequate PNC, stratifying by neighborhood, and a backward stepwise multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed. Results showed that a variety of socio-demographic factors, psychosocial characteristics, health behaviors and barriers are associated with inadequate PNC among inner-city women. Knowledge of these factors will assist service providers and policy makers to implement strategies to improve use of PNC by inner-city women. Presented by Dr. Maureen Heaman. You can participate in this session via Telehealth. If you would like to register your site, please contact the Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research at 474-9080 or nursing_research@umanitoba.ca

1130-1230 hrs: Lunch N Learn (MBTelehealth, in-person in the CRNM Board room 890 Pembina Hwy, and via teleconference) - Preceptoring and mentoring are powerful mechanisms for students, recent graduate nurses or nurses new to a particular area of nursing to gain clinical knowledge and benefit from the experiences of more senior nurses. Having a positive preceptoring or mentoring experience has been shown to impact workplace satisfaction and retention of new nurses and has significant benefits for the senior nurse as well. The reality of today’s workplace with staffing levels and increased patient acuity leaves nurses little time to take on preceptoring or mentoring new nurses. This presentation will address the issues of mentorship and preceptorship in nursing, the benefits and the costs, and begin a discussion of creating a workplace culture that supports and nurtures preceptorship and mentorship in nursing. Presented by Peggy Martens, RN BN MN, Consultant, Nursing Practice and Geraldine Selkirk, RN BN MHS Consultant, Nursing Practice. There is no cost to register for these sessions. Registration is on a first come, first served basis as spaces are limited for in-person, teleconference and MBTeleHealth. Please register at least one week in advance by contacting Erin Dietrich, Administrative Assistant for Nursing Practice by email at edietrich@crnm.mb.ca  or call toll free in Manitoba (800) 665-2027 ext 668 or in Winnipeg 789-0668. If you live outside of Winnipeg and do not have access to TeleHealth, you can join us via teleconference. Materials will be emailed to you a few days prior to each session.

Vancouver, BC - The Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) is proud to launch the CAWC Institute of Wound Management and Prevention (CAWC Institute), a new educational initiative designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to improve wound management in facilities and institutions across Canada. The CAWC Institute provides healthcare professionals the opportunity to learn about wound management and prevention in an interconnected, interprofessional, and collaborative program that leads to better practice and improved health for patients. There are six levels of programming, including the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC), which CAWC is offering as part of its partnership with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. A certificate of completion is provided with each level successfully completed. For more information and to register, please visit www.cawc.net

This two-day international symposium at the University of Toronto is developed to engage clinicians in discussion about the Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care (HOBIC) initiative and improving patient care through outcomes measurement – the results of changes in health status attributed to the health care provided. Join field experts as they discuss the successes, challenges and future of the HOBIC initiative and present results of several complementary research studies designed to advance understanding of how outcomes measurement can contribute to evidence-based practice and quality patient care. The symposium will feature speakers from Canada, Australia, Ireland, and United States. Day 1: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Day 2: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Deadline For Registration: Early Bird August 22 2010. Cost: Early Bird $125; Regular $150 plus applicable taxes. For more info contact Marianne Koh at (416) 946-7055 or marianne.koh@utoronto.ca or visit http://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/research/research_unit/NHSRU/hobic.htm

Victoria Inn Winnipeg, Manitoba. This Conference will explore: The broadening scope of palliative care practice; Integration of a palliative care approach throughout the health care system; The shifting demographics of the populations we serve; The increasing demands on specialty palliative care resources; New methods of symptom relief; Ongoing discussions related to challenging end-of-life issues and questions; The changing demographics of those of us providing palliative care. Keynote presenters include: Jose Pereira, M.D. and Mary Vachon, RN, PhD. For more information or to register contact Andrea Firth, Conference Coordinator at 1-204-889-8525, ext 225 or email afirth@manitobahospice.mb.ca or visit www.manitobahospice.ca

Deer Lodge Centre: Life and Learning Centre, 845-1600 - Sponsored by the Movement Disorder Clinic. The conference will be of interest to Allied Health (including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists) Health Care Aides, Massage Therapists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physicians, Psychologists, Registered Dieticians and Students. Registration $35 (includes lunch). For more info contact bgross@mdc-dlc.ca or the Movement Disorder Clinic at 940-8420

Sam Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface General Hospital - Cardiovascular disease is a major disease burden in terms of both mortality and health related quality of life and is an important source of health inequalities between populations in Canada. This 1-day program will provide an overview of advancements which have been made in the areas of diagnostics, prevention and medical and surgical treatment of cardiovascular disease. For more info visit www.umanitoba.ca/cme

Sam Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Research Centre - St-Boniface General Hospital, the WRHA Cardiac Sciences Program and the Section of Cardiology are please to host their 3rd Symposium on the Future of Heart Health. This day-long symposium hosts world-recognized experts in the fields of cardiac sciences. For more info visit www.umanitoba.ca/cme

370 Helen Glass Centre, University of Manitoba, 1200 - 1300 - For most people in North America, being diagnosed with and undergoing treatments for cancer occurs exclusively in a healthcare setting. All too often, this healthcare setting provides a backdrop privileging the technological requirements of conventional medicine over the well-being of the people who inhabit it. Conversely, this project is founded on a different, more holistic approach to cancer care called integrative oncology. The project investigates how an integrative cancer treatment centre can be designed to be more than a technological backdrop, endeavoring to become an active entity that truly supports those dealing with cancer. This investigation includes an extensive literature review of theoretical and evidence-based sources, a review of relevant design precedents and a survey of existing integrative cancer treatment centres. The investigation concludes with a design solution for an integrated cancer treatment centre and related findings. Presented by Anna Westlund. You can participate in this session via Telehealth. If you would like to register your site, please contact the Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research at 474-9080 or nursing_research@umanitoba.ca

Delta Hotel, Winnipeg - The conference is to share the latest information on MACHS and its initiatives, as well as on provincial services and research on perinatal health. It will be of interest to data providers, decision makers, midwives, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, planners, researchers and specialists. Deadline to register Sept 20. For more info email MACHS@gov.mb.ca or visit www.gov.mb.ca/health/phc/maximizing.html

At The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, Vancouver. The objectives of this conference are: To increase awareness of the interrelatedness of physical and mental health for individuals with Developmental Disabilities; How to maximize health in order to minimize disability and improve function; Understanding the fit between the capacity of an individual and the structure and expectations of their environment; Share knowledge and common experiences with others working in the field. Registration and complete conference brochure are available at www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Brochures/Brochure_Health&Wellbeing2010.pdf