Resources & Links
In order to remain current in my profession band also in healthcare there are many resources that I regularly refer to.
Here are some useful links to just a few of those that I use.
CNO: College of Nurses of Ontario
The College of Nurses of Ontario is the governing body for Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada.
MDRAO: Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario
A provincial non-profit Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Association. Their objectives include promoting membership, providing educational opportunities as well as professional development and advocacy.
Nurses' Association of Ontario
https://rnao.ca
The RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario.
ORNAC: Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
The Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) is a member of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties and the national voice for perioperative registered nurses across Canada.
ORNAC works to promote excellence by demonstrating leadership in patient safety, and by enabling best practice, career advancement and professional development for perioperative nurses.
Public Health Ontario
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/
Public Health Ontario began operations in July 2008 with a mandate to provide scientific and technical advice to those working to protect and promote the health of Ontario residents. Its objectives include establishing, operating and maintaining laboratory centers, providing laboratory services, and operating Ontario public health laboratories previously operated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
CANADA
CAMDR: Canadian Association of Medical Device Reprocessing
Canadian Association of Medical Device Reprocessing (CAMDR) is a national voice and leader in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR)practices. CAMDR collaborates with other national and international organizations to provide its members with professional development and to elevate the quality and standards
CIHI: Canadian Institute for Health Information
CIHI provides comparable and actionable data and information that are used to accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance and population health across Canada Institute of Health Information
CAN: Canadian Nurses Association
CNA is the national and global professional voice of Canadian nursing, representing 135,000 nurses in all 13 jurisdictions across Canada. CNA's members include: Provincial and territorial nursing associations and colleges (nurses belonging to one of these organizations are automatically members of CAN
CPSI: Canadian Patient Safety Institute
https://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx
Established by Health Canada in 2003, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) works with governments, health organizations, leaders, patients and healthcare providers to inspire extraordinary improvement in patient safety and quality
Health Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
Health Canada is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible and works to reduce health risks.
Medical Devices
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medical-devices.html
MOHLTC: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/
Ministry of Health is helping people stay healthy, delivering high-quality care when they need it and protecting the health system for future generations.
Ministry of Long -Term Care is working to ensure Ontarians receive access to the quality long-term care they deserve, in a safe, home-like environment when and where they need it.
INTERNATIONAL
CSA Group
CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. They are a leader in standards development and in testing, inspection and certification around the world including Canada, the USA, Europe and Asia. Their mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard.
AORN: Association of perioperative Registered Nurses
World Health Organization
Our core function is to direct and coordinate international health work through collaboration. WHO partners with countries, the United Nations system, international organizations, civil society, foundations, academia, and research institutions.