October 2011 - MHIKNET-L - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

New CIHI Report: Profiling Acute Inpatient Care for Sparsely Populated Areas in Western Canada
by Orvie Dingwall 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

This new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information profiles acute inpatient care for people who live in sparsely populated health authorities in Western Canada and the contribution of sparsely populated health authorities to the provision of this care. https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productFamily.htm?locale=en <https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productFamily.htm?locale=en&pf=PFC1657&WT.ac= eNews_to_CIHI_e> &pf=PFC1657&WT.ac=eNews_to_CIHI_e Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New Report from MCHP - Adult Obesity in Manitoba
by carol_friesen＠umanitoba.ca 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy has released the report - Adult Obesity in Manitoba, which can be downloaded here: http://mchp-appserv.cpe.umanitoba.ca/deliverablesList.html. >From MCHP: "Obesity doesn't kill people directly but is related to the development of a number of poor health outcomes, including high blood pressure and diabetes. These are important because they cause serious problems themselves, and they're related to heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death. The scope of the deliverable is to include the analysis of provincial trends of obesity and related chronic diseases over a 10-year period. The findings indicate the impact on the healthcare system from obese and overweight people may not be as significant as expected. Using nationally-administered health surveys from 1989 to 2008 the study found obesity rates increased in Manitoba. Overall, more than a quarter of people in the province are now considered obese. This report also confirms what's been proven in the past - geography, marital status, employment, age, sex, education, smoking, and physical activity level can influence weight." -- Carol Friesen MA, MLIS Manitoba Health Outreach Librarian Manitoba Health Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba Phone at MH: 788-6477 Phone at NJM Health Sciences Library: 480-1391 Email: carol_friesen(a)umanitoba.ca http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca

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New Report: Innovations in Knolwedge Translation - casebook out of Saskatchewan
by Orvie Dingwall 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

The Saskatchewan Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) assembled case studies that highlight knowledge translation (KT) initiatives. Innovations in Knowledge Translation: the SPHERU KT Casebook. 2011 June. www.nlcahr.mun.ca/KT_Casebook.pdf The Casebook represents a diverse collection of innovative knowledge translation stories rnaging from developing a music video for sharing healing stories of Aboriginal women's drug addiction, to a national symposium to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among school-aged children in Trinidad and Tobago. The casebook provides a means for sharing KT strategies, actions, and evaluations to help guide academics, researchers, community practitioners, policy makers and others in their application of knowledge translation. Contributors include researchers, academics, policy makers and community practitioners focusing on one of three themes: . KT Strategies, . KT Leading to Change in Policy or Practice, and, . Evaluation of KT Effectiveness. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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Canadian Patient Safety Week: Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2011
by Orvie Dingwall 13 Oct '11

13 Oct '11

Have you registered for Canadian Patient Safety Week? It takes place October 31 - November 4, 2011. To register, and for more information, visit: www.asklistentalk.ca Canadian Patient Safety Week is a national annual campaign started in 2005 to inspire extraordinary improvement in patient safety and quality. Working together, thousands of healthcare professionals, patients, and families help spread the message that good healthcare starts with good communication. This year Canadian Patient Safety Week takes place from October 31 to November 4, 2011. During this week, you can participate in activities and events designed to help our health care system ensure that every patient experience is safe. Get presentation templates, tips sheets, ideas for celebrating the week, promotional items, and more. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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MHIKNET Closed on Monday - Happy Thanksgiving
by Orvie Dingwall 07 Oct '11

07 Oct '11

MHIKNET Library Services will be closed on Monday October 10, 2011 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! Orvie Mrs. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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Did You Know? Long Term Care and Geriatric Resources Available from the Deer Lodge Centre Library
by Orvie Dingwall 03 Oct '11

03 Oct '11

The J.W.Crane Memorial Library at the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg is part of MHIKNET services and has some great information services for you to take advantage of: Did you know you can subscribe to the Crane Library's email list Info LTC? You can subscribe to Info LTC (information on long-term care) at: http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/info-ltc and each week you will receive: . Web Pick of the Week: a new internet resource of interest on geriatrics, gerontology, and long term care . Notices of newly updated Crane Library publications including Agelit and Current Perspectives . The new book lists from the Crane Library Did you know the there is an Info-LTC Blog? . Info Long-Term Care is a current awareness service for health care practitioners in long-term and geriatric care . Check out the blog at: http://infoltc.blogspot.com/ Did you know about the Twitter feed @GeriNews? . @GeriNews on Twitter foscusses on the latest headlines in geriatrics, gerontology and long-term care in Canada . Follow them at: http://twitter.com/#!/GeriNews Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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