In June 2023, BC Stats released a Guide on Using Categorical Race and Ethnicity Variables to support anti-racism research in British Columbia. This tool will help users of administrative and survey data to appropriately and consistently incorporate race and ethnicity variables into their projects. In this talk, Tatiana Kim discusses the challenges and lessons learned in the process of developing it as well as implications for research in British Columbia.
The Ontario SPOR Support Unit (OSSU) Research Day 2023 takes place on September 28. It's a hybrid online/in-person event, with the in-person components taking place at MaRS Centre in downtown Toronto.
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This fall, the Alliance will host our third Learning Collaborative: Increasing efficiency to improve access to care.
On September 28, 2023, from 12-1 pm, the Alliance’s Learning Health System team will host a Lunch & Learn to share information about our upcoming learning collaborative, Increasing Efficiency to Improve Access to Care, and to answer questions about the opportunity.
How do we prevent falls in older adults without being overprotective? For those who are frail or approaching frailty, daily activities create risk for falls. The term “dignity of risk” was introduced by Perske in 1972 who stated “in the past, we found clever ways to build avoidance of risk into the lives of persons living with disabilities. We have learned there can be crippling indignity in safety. Prioritizing safeguarding over the rights of individuals to independent decision-making is a limitation on personal freedom.
The inaugural Pride in Patient Research (PiPER) Research Day is taking place on October 5, 2023. This hybrid event is free to register and attend.
PiPER Research Day will be offered virtually and in-person at Hart House at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus). This is a unique free event that provides an opportunity to share, network, and gain practical information related to patient engagement in research.
Please note that in-person registration spaces are limited.
In today's diverse and interconnected world, public participation and engagement must be inclusive and equitable. This course has been meticulously designed to empower practitioners like you with the knowledge and tools to identify power imbalances and other barriers that hinder inclusive and equitable engagement practices.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Our most pressing challenges in healthcare require focused, constructive discussions. Sharing openly and listening to diverse perspectives and experiences. At Healthcare Excellence Canada, we’ve developed the Spotlight Series to do just that.
It’s about connecting people to have conversations with a purpose. Responding quickly to current issues by featuring strategies for improvement that are transferable. We’ll explore solutions to make improvements last, as we work together to shape the future of quality and safety in healthcare across the country.
The National Collaborating Centre for the Determinants of Health is launching their fourth and final COVID-19 Conversation Series, Shifting worldviews: Stories about advancing equity and justice, in October 2023.
Story 1: Prioritizing reconciliation, collectives, trust and humanity
Join Meghan Wankel and Rola El Moubadder from CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses to explore the importance of IENs in Canada and the credential assessment process for nursing licensure. Discover how CARE Centre provides support and eligibility requirements, while also delving into the challenges and opportunities of integrating into the Canadian healthcare system and strategies for a successful nursing career in Canada.
Learning Objectives
This event is hosted by NorWest Community Health Centres in Partnership with Ontario Health.
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Practical learning breakout sessions
Voices of FASD: Lived Experience Panel Discussion