Ontario CP Secretariat

Thank you to all Paramedics and those who love and support them to keep us safe and healthy in our homes during COVID19 and always. #StayHomeStayWell Please retweet to thank the families supporting the front line of defence in these difficult times. ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/renfrew…

There are everyday actions that Ontarians should continue to take to reduce exposure to COVID-19 and help prevent the spread of germs. #COVID19 #coronavirus @ONThealth @SeniorsON @ONgov @OLTCAnews

Community paramedics of @HQPSParamedics in partnership with @HPEPublicHealth started swabbing yesterday to help increase testing. Supporting where we can on all fronts.

Dr. Etches says an “active conversation” is being held on whether Ottawa Paramedics can test for novel coronavirus in homes. #Ottawa ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-plans-t…

Our community paramedics will soon be trained to assist in the recognition in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.. Crews will be working alongside community partners in efforts to reduce spread to the community

Peterborough paramedics could do in-home testing for coronavirus thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/990…

NIA’s @DrSamirSinha⁩ talked to ⁦@CNN⁩ about Coronavirus prevention tips for those over 60. If you’re concerned about yourself or your older family members, here are some tips on staying safe. #Covid_19 cnn.com/2020/03/12/hea…

1... I'm not the world's greatest interviewer, but today I had 2 great guests on this podcast about COVID19 providing rural and urban expertise (@ChiefMNolan & Jerome Leis) soundcloud.com/cmajpodcasts/c… We cover many topics including....

Partnership is such a key aspect of improving patient care. Way to go @CK_OHT @CK_EMS chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-new…

Wondering what at-home testing and monitoring of #COVID19 might look like? CMAJ News recently reported on a proposal by health officials and paramedics in Ontario's Champlain Local Health Integration Network: cmajnews.com/2020/02/20/cov… #coronavirus #cdnhealth

What can early Canadian experience screening for #COVID19 teach us about how to prepare for a pandemic? Data to inform pandemic preparedness published today in CMAJ: cmaj.ca/content/early/… #cdnhealth #cdnpoli #coronavirus

• wash hands often with soap & water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer • sneeze & cough into your sleeve • avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth • avoid contact with people who are sick • stay home if you are sick • do not visit a #LongTermCare home if you are feeling ill

Thanks to all of our attendees (online & in-person), our facilitators, instructors, & speakers. The “Spring” OCPS workshop was a spectacular success (in spite or the weather).

Congratulations to @chief_mcwilliam and the team from @MuskokaPS for winning the the Ontario Community Paramedicine Leadership Service Award this morning the @OCPSecretariat Workshop in Toronto.

On behalf of the OAPC @ChiefGSage brings greetings to the day 2 group at the @OCPSecretariat Workshop.

@GWParamedic and @ROWParamedics ready for another day of workshop at @OCPSecretariat !! #partnerships.

We are back for day 2! The winners of the Ontario Community Paramedicine Secretariat Awards are about to be announced! Tune in on our Live Stream

To finish off todays workshop, we are thankful to have @GinaAgarwall and Melissa Lorrie from @CPatClinic present of what can be done with all the Community Paramedicine data that's collected and how to evaluate your programs Watch live - Databusters workshop 2:45 - 4:00

The OCPS Provincial Workshops are back this afternoon Michelle McMillan and Jim Greenaway are showcasing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in final revisions for all CP data collection Data-driven, evidence-based, standardized = consistency across Ontario in CP

@alan_batt presents on Community Paramedicine's system integration on training needs Our first workshop is underway!