eQUITY Link
eQUITY link is a resource and training site designed to build the language skills of healthcare service providers working in diverse healthcare systems. The purpose is to answer the question “Where do I start and how do I do it?” asked by healthcare managers who want to improve their French-language service delivery.
Advocacy and Communications Toolkit
This toolkit was developed for hospital pharmacists. It highlights key components of a successful advocacy campaign, how to get your message across effectively, media relations tips, and practical case studies specific to hospital pharmacists.
Advocacy Toolkit
This toolkit seeks to support healthcare staff members to participate in social justice advocacy and provides a brief overview of six practical steps for taking action.
VMDAS Hub for Engagement and Wellness
A place to gather, connect, collaborate and care for the Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff Association (VMDAS) members. They are encouraged to use the space for informal meetings with other VMDAS members. The Vancouver Physician Staff Association (VPSA) hosts events in the space including its monthly Physician Appreciation Lunch. Members are encouraged to contact VPSA with ideas for additional events and workshops that could be hosted in the hub. It is open 24/7.
Dismantling Anti-Black Racism: A Toolkit For Health Professionals
A module designed to further the understanding of anti-Black racism in the healthcare professions and to provide resources to combat and address racism in learning and teaching spaces.
Women In Pharmacy Leadership Empowerment Panels
This initiative aims to better understand the barriers women face and help them connect with one another so that they can work together to identify possible solutions that will lead to better representation of women in leadership positions.
Physician Health Program (PHP)
A confidential support for physicians and their families that provides an array of services to improve health and build resiliency. It includes an access to an extensive network of physicians, counsellors, therapists and coaches.
ConnexOntario
An information and referral service focusing on mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in Ontario. It offers support via phone, web-chat and email 24/7.
Physician’s Health Program
Confidential support for physicians, residents and medical students who are facing a situation that can affect their psychological and overall health.
Physician and Family Support Program
Provides confidential support and help with personal health issues and enhances the quality of patient care and public safety by promoting health and well-being for the medical profession.
Physician Health Program
24/7 helpline for confidential, personalized assistance with issues such as mental health, relationship stress, career and life transitions, substance use and concern for colleagues.
Services And Benefits For Physicians
The "For Physicians" section offers various services and benefits to members.
Wellness Support Line
Mental health support and counselling for physicians, medical students and their immediate families during the Covid-19 pandemic
Physician Health Program
Confidential support for physicians who are struggling with substance use and mental health concerns, as well as with other problematic behaviours. It also offers assistance and education to physician leaders, hospitals, and other worksites, as well as to anyone else who is concerned about a loved one or colleague.
Physician And Family Support Program
Provides confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues to physicians, their dependents and anyone living in their household.
Physician Health Program
Provides assistance to physicians, medical learners, and their families who may be struggling with various issues (mental health, substance use, relationships, etc.). It offers assessment and treatment, education, counselling and coaching, monitoring, and advocacy to help physicians engage in effective medical practice.
Professional Support Program
Provides confidential peer-to-peer support for members and their families who are dealing with personal or professional problems. Can also be accessed by Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association and Nova Scotia Dental Association members and their families as well as dental and veterinary students, and veterinary assistants.
Member Assistence Program (MAP)
Confidential support for dentists, dental office staff, dental students, and employees of the Canadian Dental Association and participating Provincial and Territorial Dental Associations and their families to deal with life’s challenges.
Dentist Wellness Program
Confidential support for dentists and their families delivered by experienced program staff and/or an extensive network of counsellors, therapists and coaches.
Health Care Worker Assist Program
A self-referral program for community and health workers that offers quick access to confidential mental health and wellbeing supports.
Professional Sabbatical
A professional leave of absence seen as a development experience meant to foster growth and revitalize careers.
Enough is Enough. Putting A Stop To Violence In The Health Care Sector
This publication aims to catalyze a national discussion on violence in health care. It brings together the disparate stories from coast to coast, highlighting its broad and pervasive impacts.
Policy and Procedures On The Accomodation of Mental Illness
This document outlines the accommodation process and provides guidance to help managers and supervisors take proactive steps to ensure employees with mental illness are offered appropriate supports.
Locum Protocols
Ensure that dentists who must withdraw from practice to undergo treatment for mental health or addiction reasons keep their practice viable in their absence (see p. 7).
Future Insurability Policy
For dentists, the process of returning to work after treatment for mental health or addiction problems can be extremely challenging. There is a need for a policy to address and protect the future insurability of the dentist for short- or long-term disability once they have undergone rehabilitation (see p. 7).
Rehabilitation And Wellness Services
Dentists who are living with addictions and require more comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation services can take advantage of a range of rehabilitative services for health-care providers.
Debunking regulatory myths
This series provides physicians and their care teams with resources to reduce guesswork and administrative burdens so the focus can be on streamlining clinical workflow processes, improving patient outcomes and increasing physician satisfaction. It aims to help them understand medical regulatory requirements.