Category Archives: Pour les ophtalmologistes
Grand Rounds Lecture Series: Ophthalmology Puzzles for a Quarantine
Mar 31st, 2020
The University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences Grand Rounds lecture series is launching virtually. The Grand Rounds will take place weekly on Fridays at Noon Eastern Time (EST) and will qualify for CPD credits. Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Micieli (Neuro-Ophthalmology) Topic: Ophthalmology puzzles for a quarantine Time: Apr 3, 2020 12:00 PM Noon Canada/Eastern Standard Time […]
Maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19) : Mise à jour sur l’éclosion www.canada.ca
Mar 31st, 2020
https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/maladies/2019-nouveau-coronavirus.html Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update – Canada.ca An outbreak of pneumonia (called 2019 Novel Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, or COVID-19) broke out in Wuhan China in late 2019. The situation is being closely monitored by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Status of public health risk to Canadians is updated on this web page. www.canada.ca
Videos for Donning & Doffing PPE
Mar 31st, 2020
The first video shows how to do donning and doffing of PPE during routine care of any patient that is suspected of confirmed COVID-19. This mask protects from droplets. Droplet Precautions – Donning and Doffing PPE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww0Rf079MZ4 The second video shows donning and doffing of PPE with N95 masks to be used when performing aerosolized procedures on […]
Canadian Eye and Tissue Bank Operational Status Update
Mar 24th, 2020
March 24, 2020 Province Program Status March 24, 2020 British Columbia The Eye Bank of BC is continuing to recover, albeit at a reduced level. During this time, BC is deferring all respiratory-related deaths and those from ICUs; and will be asking supplemental Med/Soc questions (1. Has the donor been diagnosed with or suspected to […]
Ergonomics for the Ophthalmologist Videos
Mar 23rd, 2020
The COS is pleased to provide access to the presentations on Ergonomics that took place during the 2017 COS Annual Meeting in Montreal, QC. On this page you will find a variety of resources and video presentations on the subject of ergonomics. CPD Credit Scanning resources that are relevant to your professional practice by enhancing […]
New Recommendations Regarding Urgent and Nonurgent Patient Care from AAO
Mar 19th, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Ophthalmology now finds it essential that all ophthalmologists cease providing any treatment other than urgent or emergent care immediately. We now live and practice in a critically different medical reality—a rapidly evolving viral pandemic that is projected to, if unchecked, kill millions of Americans and tens […]
AAO’s Clinical Coronavirus Resources for Ophthalmologists
Mar 18th, 2020
The AAO has created a portal for ophthalmologists to receive daily updates on COVID-19, including information on how to keep Ophthalmologists and their patients safe. Coronavirus and Eye Care
Recommended Protocol for Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 Patient Use CONTACT and DROPLET PRECAUTIONS with Eye Protection
Mar 18th, 2020
Best practice for prevention of droplet or contact transmission of infectious agents in Ophthalmology clinics
IHI Videos for Improving Joy in Work
Mar 8th, 2020
1. Four Steps Leaders Can Take To Increase Joy In Work IHI Director Jessica Perlo, co-author of the IHI White Paper, shares four steps leaders can take to help their staff find joy and meaning in their work. 2.How To Get Ready For “What Matters To You?” Conversations The first step to improving joy in […]