Cardiac Staff Matters 23/11/15

Cardiac Staff Matters is a regular publication of updates, information, points to ponder, and news items that are significant to the Program. The aim is to pass these points on during huddles, in conversations, and by posting in clinical areas to ensure widest dissemination.

1. Attention all researchers: The Clinical Trials Platform within the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) is seeking your feedback regarding research services, resources and training that are needed to facilitate research in Manitoba. The goal is to identify how the platform can be of value to you. Please complete this brief survey (less than five minutes) outlining various research services and training opportunities proposed. Click here to access the survey.

2. For the second year, volunteers from the Cardiology Technology services from SBH and HSC participated in teaching EKG technical skills to the U of M first year medical students. There were 110 Med 1 students who learned how to hook up 12 lead EKGs and obtain a quality EKG by watching, performing and having their own EKG taken in the Clinical Learning and Simulation Facility at the Brodie Centre.

3. On November 21, the Cardiac Sciences Program held a planning day, with the theme of “Planning for Change.” The purpose of the day was to recognize the growth and development of the Cardiac Sciences program and develop an action plan to continue the progress and sustain the program through the changes expected over the next 18-24 months. Thanks to all who gave up a large part of their Saturday to attend and participate!

4. Just a little chuckle:

• Overheard in a busy clinic as a receptionist spoke to an obviously hard-of-hearing client: "No Mrs. Smith, not the HEARSE. I'm sending the NURSE!"

• The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades.

• Always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.

Cardiac Staff Matters 09/11/15

Cardiac Staff Matters is a regular publication of updates, information, points to ponder, and news items that are significant to the Program. The aim is to pass these points on during huddles, in conversations, and by posting in clinical areas to ensure widest dissemination.

1. This is cool: the heart nebula! http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151027.html

2. Dr. William McIntyre (Cardiology resident) won the CCS-Bayer Resident Vascular Award at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress. His proposal to investigate Atrial Fibrillation Occurring Transiently With Stress (AFOTS) was awarded first prize by both the judging panel and by the audience. He received a $30,000 research grant to complete his work. Dr. McIntyre is grateful for the support of his mentors and all those who attended the presentation to support him.

Dr. McIntyre also was elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Heart Rhythm Society as its first ever Trainee Representative.

3. Thanks to all who participated in the ICU display at SBH last week—you helped in an amazing recruitment effort!

4. CSIU held its second annual pumpkin carving contest. Here are a few of the entries:

5. Congratulations to Estrellita Estrella-Holder, Karan Kraft & Dr. Shelley Zieroth for a very successful Heart Failure Educational Retreat Day held on November 3! Attendees found it wonderfully informative and reflective. Job well done!

6. Congratulations also to Donna Lee Samson, Program Team Manager for Cardiac Clinics/Lipid Clinic/Cardiology Admin Services at SBH on her successful completion of the Health Services Leadership & Management program at Red River College! Hats off to you!

7. Bravissimo to the seven Stenberg College students who passed their recent national certification exam: Kathryn Hurtig , Darcy Marion, Swsan Mohammed, Samantha Nedokus, Ashley Pevie, Jason Schick, and Dilpreet Sidhu. Nicely done!