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Submitted by: Indigenous Health
While the recent revisions to the Shared Health CT requisition are primarily designed for outpatient workflows, we recognize that inpatient and ED settings operate in a different clinical context and require some flexibility in how requisitions are handled.
Our guiding principle is that all new requisitions should use the updated form. For outpatients, this transition has created challenges when Central Intake (CI) continues to distribute P5s that pre-date the change. CI has also experienced difficulty with outright rejections of older requisitions. To support a smoother transition, the recommendation is that DI sites temporarily accept older requisition formats when they are coming from CI, regardless of requisition type. Sites can follow up independently if key information is missing. Requisitions sent directly to a site by a prescriber, however, should consistently use the new form.
Below is a summary of workflows by patient setting, along with the rationale for each:
Outpatients
The future state is full enforcement of the new requisition and mandatory fields. This has placed a significant burden on CI staff, so enforcement will be gradually increased as CI capacity allows.
Inpatients
Ideally, inpatient workflows should also enforce the new requisition and mandatory fields. Feedback from the wards suggests that compliance is generally good, and no major issues have been identified. Fully digital sites (e.g., SBH) are an exception, where orders are placed electronically. Renal screening differs somewhat in hospital settings, as creatinine cannot be assumed to be at steady state, and values are often checked by technologists prior to imaging. In these cases, some flexibility with renal screening fields is reasonable, though completion remains preferred when feasible.
ED / Urgent Care
The new requisition should be enforced in ED/UC settings. These environments are unique in that ordering physicians typically know the specific protocol required, particularly at sites that perform some exams on pre-approval. That said, reasonable leeway is appropriate for certain fields based on established acute workflows. Examples include trauma or stroke cases, known non-contrast exams, and other scenarios where renal screening or pregnancy determination may not be required. Current policies related to these deferral of pregnancy testing (e.g., non-contrast imaging of the head, neck, extremities, and occasionally the chest) are under active review.
Submitted by: Tamara Burnham, Collaborative Practice Lead
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Submitted by: Shared Health
The provincial and regional health authorities are preparing to welcome surveyors from Accreditation Canada as part of our upcoming Sequence 2 accreditation on-site survey visit, taking place May 24–29, 2026.
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Information Transfer at Care Transitions is a Required Organizational Practice and applicable to all programs however the information in this one pager is specific to acute care sites only. Processes in relation to EPR is not included within this information at this time.
Acute directors, managers, supervisors & educators – please share and discuss with Acute Care staff in team huddles or print the information for staff to review at their convenience.
Submitted by: Quality, Planning & Performance
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Please note that there have been some changes made to the TMA as a result of a Patient Safety Event (PSA). This update is intended to provide a reminder on process and highlight the changes that have been made as a result of the PSA.
The TMA must be completed within 24-48 of admission to an acute care facility and within 72 hours of admission to a personal care home (PCH). It must be completed before a decision is made on transfer, bed mobility and mobility status logos.
The TMA must be completed by a nurse; a Peer Leader/Health Care Aides (HCAs) may assist. Nurses may consult with HCAs for feedback/observations on transfer and mobility demonstrated prior to the assessment. Once the nurse completes and signs the TMA, it is placed in the patient’s chart. The nurse makes a note in the Care Plan and Integrated Progress Notes (IPN) that the assessment has been completed. The nurse informs the care team of the appropriate transfer and mobility status and ensures/designates that equipment and logos are correct in the room. A referral to Rehab may supersede the TMA results when a more detailed assessment is completed.
Reassessment of the TMA is required when there is a change in patient status, quarterly in a PCH/as part of an annual review for Care Conference or the patient has been identified as a fall risk based on the Fall Risk Assessment and Interventions for Inpatients.
The following changes have been made:
Please ensure all TMA forms, transfer logo sheets and posted logos for the floor/overhead lift transfer reflect the above changes.
Thank you for your participation in this matter.
Submitted by: MSIP team
Please share with all nurses in your portfolio.
Nursing is more than a profession — it is a calling. Day after day, nurses bring compassion, skill, and dedication to the people and communities we serve, and the difference you make in the lives of patients, clients, residents, and families is truly remarkable.
While health care continues to evolve and the demands on nursing continue to grow, what remains constant is the incredible strength and heart that nurses bring to their work every single day. Whether in hospitals, personal care homes, public health, home care, clinics, or community settings, your commitment to caring for others shines through in all that you do.
Thank you for continuing to show up with professionalism, empathy, and unwavering dedication. Your work matters deeply, and the impact you have on the lives of others cannot be overstated.
As we celebrate Nurses Week, I hope you take time to recognize the meaningful difference you make each and every day. I have tremendous pride in you and I hope you have pride for all you do as well.
Submitted by: Lorraine Cassan, Vice President – Acute Care & Chief Nursing Officer
This week, we proudly celebrate Allied Health Professionals Week. We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for the vital role you play in our healthcare system.
The expertise you bring to your roles, along with your compassion and commitment, is essential to the care we provide every day. Whether supporting prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or recovery, your work not only enhances patient outcomes but also strengthens our teams.
You help bring care closer to those who need it most and ensure the delivery of high-quality, people-centered care across Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and the heart you bring to your work each day. We are deeply grateful for all that you do.
Submitted by: Stephanie Rozsa, Interim VP – Community & Continuing Care
Accreditation Canada surveyors will be visiting our acute care sites from Monday, May 25 to Thursday, May 28.
Surveyors are experienced health care professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics, etc.) who work in the healthcare system from other provinces in Canada.
We recognize that anticipating a survey can feel stressful. It’s important to remember that Accreditation is designed to support our organization by highlighting the many things we do well—often things that can be overlooked in the busyness of day-to-day work. It also helps identify a few key areas where we can continue to strengthen patient safety and quality of care.
Surveyors are not assessing individual staff performance. Their focus is on our processes, systems, and how Southern Health-Santé Sud functions as an organization.
We strive for excellence every day, and the Accreditation process supports us in prioritizing where to focus our future improvement efforts.
To learn more about our strengths, opportunities for improvement and key findings, staff are welcome to attend the Accreditation General Debrief that take place on Friday May 29th at 10 am via Teams.
More information about Accreditation can be found on the StaffNET under the Accreditation page.
Submitted by: Quality, Planning and Performance
For more info. contact: Cailin Gagnon, Quality & Accreditation Coordinator