Month at a Glance: November

     

Upcoming CAOT-BC Meetings:

Northern BC Community of Practice

When: November 17th, 4:30pm PST 

Where: Microsoft Teams

Dysphagia Community of Practice

When: November 30th, 12:00pm PST 

Where: Microsoft Teams 

Visit the webpage to view the communities of practice open to new members. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see them listed. 

If there is a practice network or community of practice you would like to join, please email hreid@caot.ca

Events:

CAOT's first Aging in Place Conference!

This new virtual conference takes place from November 24-25th 2021 and focuses on creating opportunities for older adults to age in place and make the environment as aging-friendly and functional as possible. Register for the conference and learn more here.

OPPORTUNITIES 

Participate in the Aging in Place Challenge

With concerns about the aging population becoming more central to healthcare conversations, the Aging in Place Challenge is in need of occupational therapists to participate to ensure our voices are heard and considered. There will be a range of ways to be involved in the coming year(s) with this challenge. Complete the survey to provide more information about yourself and in what capacity you would like to be involved. Learn more here.

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Your month at a glance: October

    

Upcoming CAOT-BC Meetings:

Dysphagia Community of Practice 

Date: October 5th, 12:00-1:00pm PST

Location: Microsoft Teams 

Visit the webpage to view the communities of practice open to new members. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see them listed. 

If there is a practice network or community of practice you would like to join, please email hreid@caot.ca

Events:

It's OT Month! Visit the OT month webpage to learn about the events, education, workshops and more taking place.

October Open Houses: 

Four practice networks have open houses this month to invite new members to join. Each one will be approximately 40 minutes with an opportunity to hear about the mission, vision, values and operations of the network. You can read more about each open house in this month's OTalk newsletter.

Occupation in Practice Network
October 6, 2021, 4:30pm PST
Register by October 6th

CAOT-Quebec: Changement [Change Agency]
October 13, 2021, 4:30pm PST
Register by October 13th

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Practice Network
October 20, 2021, 4:00pm PST
Register by October 20th

Northern Practice Network
October 27, 2021, 4:30pm PST
Register by October 27th

Find out more about all of CAOT’s Practice Networks.

OPPORTUNITIES 

Virtual Forum: Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)

This virtual forum taking place in October is an opportunity to Engage existing academic research resources, facilitate new research, increase research capacity and foster knowledge translation. Click here to register and learn more.

Interdisciplinary Pain Education Day

Join Providence Health Care and Pain BC for an incredible day of learning about back pain, on October 22, 2021. Highlights include as six concurrent workshops to learn about chronic back pain and apply practical skills to your practice, keynote speakers, and a stories from those with lived experience. Visit the webpage to learn more and register! 

Participate in the Aging in Place Challenge

With concerns about the aging population becoming more central to healthcare conversations, the Aging in Place Challenge is in need of occupational therapists to participate to ensure our voices are heard and considered. There will be a range of ways to be involved in the coming year(s) with this challenge. Complete the survey to provide more information about yourself and in what capacity you would like to be involved. Learn more here.

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Your month at a glance: September

   

CAOT-BC Communities of Practice

Northern BC 

Date: September 14th, 4:30-5:30pm PDT 

Location: Microsoft Teams 

Visit the webpage to view the communities of practice open to new members. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see them listed. 

If there is a community of practice you would like to join, please email Caleb at cficner@caot.ca

OPPORTUNITIES 

Virtual Forum: Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)

This virtual forum taking place in October is an opportunity to Engage existing academic research resources, facilitate new research, increase research capacity and foster knowledge translation. Click here to register and learn more.

Interdisciplinary Pain Education Day

Join Providence Health Care and Pain BC for an incredible day of learning about back pain, on October 22, 2021. Highlights include as six concurrent workshops to learn about chronic back pain and apply practical skills to your practice, keynote speakers, and a stories from those with lived experience. Visit the webpage to learn more, and register before September 14th for early bird pricing! 

Participate in the Aging in Place Challenge

With concerns about the aging population becoming more central to healthcare conversations, the Aging in Place Challenge is in need of occupational therapists to participate to ensure our voices are heard and considered. There will be a range of ways to be involved in the coming year(s) with this challenge. Complete the survey to provide more information about yourself and in what capacity you would like to be involved. Learn more here.

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Your Month at a Glance

  

Upcoming CAOT-BC Community of Practice meetings:

Primary Care

Date: August 10th, 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Microsoft Teams 

If there is a community of practice you would like to join, please email Caleb at cficner@caot.ca

OPPORTUNITIES 

Certification Exam Committee - Volunteer Needed

The CAOT Certification Examination Committee is looking for a registered OT who is currently working in a clinical practice located in rural northern Canada, including northern BC. This can be a hospital setting, medicine, ortho, acute care, or mental health. If you are interested in learning more about this position, click here. Send a cover letter and CV to exam@caot.ca by August 16th, 2021.

New Practice Network Coming to CAOT

CAOT is in the process of developing a new practice network to meet the growing need for a space for private practice OTs to come together to engage in clinical practice focused meetings. 

 

The network will be called the Private Practice Clinical Network, with the purpose being to create a supportive community for OTs working in private practice to share information about assessments and interventions used in a clinical setting and to enable collaborative problem solving. 

 

We are looking to invite those who are working in private practice and whom are interested in becoming part of this developing network to let us know. Once we hear back from those interested, we will be hosting a meeting with the core group to establish the network, the terms of reference, and to determine the co-chairs.

 

Please email us at hreid@caot.ca by August 9th if you are interested in:

• Being considered for a position as co-chair 

• Being a core group member to pilot the network and get it off the ground before opening it up to more membership from across Canada.

Participate in the Aging in Place Challenge

With concerns about the aging population becoming more central to healthcare conversations, the Aging in Place Challenge is in need of occupational therapists to participate to ensure our voices are heard and considered. There will be a range of ways to be involved in the coming year(s) with this challenge. Complete the survey to provide more information about yourself and in what capacity you would like to be involved. Learn more here.

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Your month at a glance

Upcoming CAOT-BC Community of Practice meetings:

Northern BC

Date: July 14, 4:30pm PST

Location: Microsoft Teams 

If there is a community of practice you would like to join, please email Caleb at cficner@caot.ca

OPPORTUNITIES 

Aging in Place Challenge

With concerns about the aging population becoming more central to healthcare conversations, the Aging in Place Challenge is in need of occupational therapists to participate to ensure our voices are heard and considered. There will be a range of ways to be involved in the coming year(s) with this challenge. Complete the survey to provide more information about yourself and in what capacity you would like to be involved. Learn more here.

Have your voice heard: Allied Health Provincial Consultation

As part of the BC Allied Health Provincial Consultation process, the Ministry of Health has developed an online survey to collect allied health data in seven key areas of focus: identity and recognition, workforce and practice optimization, leadership, education and training, recruitment, retention, and partnerships and collaboration. 

Occupational therapists in BC are eligible to participate in the survey that will run from June 22nd to July 13th. Complete the survey here.

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Your month at a glance

Upcoming CAOT-BC Community of Practice meetings:

Primary Care Community of Practice 

Date: June 8, 12:00pm PT 

Location: Microsoft Teams 

Dysphagia Community of Practice 

Date: June 15, 12:00pm PT 

Location: Microsoft Teams

If there is a community of practice you would like to join, please email Caleb at cficner@caot.ca

OPPORTUNITIES 

Aging in Place Challenge

With concerns about the aging population becoming more central to healthcare conversations, the Aging in Place Challenge is in need of occupational therapists to participate to ensure our voices are heard and considered. There will be a range of ways to be involved in the coming year(s) with this challenge. Complete the survey to provide more information about yourself and in what capacity you would like to be involved. Learn more here.

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EVENTS

PRAXIS Spinal Cord Institute presents:

Neuroplasticity & FES Cycling Webinar 
Date: May 7, 2021 9:00-10:30am PST 
Location: Online

Register here. 

May 16 - 19, 2021 - CAOT Virtual - Last chance to register for conference!

With over 46 sessions on diversity, equity, rights and inclusion, 26 sessions on mental health, 15 sessions on advocacy for OT’s and 18 sessions on primary healthcare…. The CAOT Virtual conference has something for everyone.  

Visit the CAOT Website to learn more and register!

CAOT-BC PRACTICE NETWORKS 

Driver Rehabilitation Provider - RSBC

Date: May 6th 2:00-3:00pm PST

Location: Zoom 

Primary Care Community of Practice 

Date: May 11th, 12:00-1:00pm PST

Location: Microsoft Teams 

Northern BC Community of Practice

Date: May 12, 4:30pm PST

Location: Microsoft Teams

If there is a community of practice you would like to join, please email Caleb at cficner@caot.ca

OPPORTUNITIES 

Aging in Place Challenge

With concerns about the aging population becoming more central to healthcare conversations, the Aging in Place Challenge is in need of occupational therapists to participate to ensure our voices are heard and considered. There will be a range of ways to be involved in the coming year(s) with this challenge. Complete the survey to provide more information about yourself and in what capacity you would like to be involved. Learn more here.

Submit your application for a CAOT-BC grant

Both grants are open to all CAOT-BC members beginning February 15, 2021. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2021.

• 2021 CAOT-BC Dianna Mah-Jones Memorial Grant for Innovation
• 2021 CAOT-BC Research and Education Grant

Your mOnTh at a glance

EVENTS

Chronic Pain Management Workshop for Occupational Therapists: Discount for CAOT-BC members!
When: March 12, 13 and 29, 2021
Where: Online
This online workshop is intended for occupational therapists and OT students who wish to gain knowledge and competence in using effective, evidence-based interventions in chronic pain management.
Learn more and register

UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research:

Working Together While Staying Apart: Care Integration in a Brave New World

Free Virtual Conference

When: March 8-9, 2021

Where: Online
Registration required

CAOT-BC PRACTICE NETWORKS

Ergonomics Practice Network
Date: March 11, 2021

Time: 12:00-1:15pm PST
Location: Videoconference
Registration

Occupation in Practice Network

Date: March 18, 2021

Time: 12:00-1:00pm PST

Location: Videoconference

Registration

Neurology Practice Network

Date: March 25, 2021

Time: 12:00-1:00pm PST

Location: Videoconference

Registration

OPPORTUNITIES

CAOT-BC Clinical Representative on the Driver Fitness Advisory Group This is a 3-year appointment with the term beginning October 1, 2021. If you are interested in this position, please review the information here. Interested members can submit a curriculum vitae along with a 1-page letter of interest to caotbc@caot.ca by March 31, 2021.

Submit your application for a CAOT-BC grant

Both grants are open to all CAOT-BC members beginning February 15, 2021. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2021.

• 2021 CAOT-BC Dianna Mah-Jones Memorial Grant for Innovation
• 2021 CAOT-BC Research and Education Grant

Calling all OTs!! Please apply to this Aging in Place challenge to insure the value of OT is recognized in this initiative. We need your voice: https://ca1se.voxco.com/SE/170/NRC_AIP/?lang=en

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Your mOnTh at a glance

EVENTS

Chronic Pain Management Workshop for Occupational Therapists: Discount for CAOT-BC members!
When: March 12, 13 and 29, 2021
Where: Online
This online workshop is intended for occupational therapists and OT students who wish to gain knowledge and competence in using effective, evidence-based interventions in chronic pain management.
Learn more and register

UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research:

Working Together While Staying Apart: Care Integration in a Brave New World

Free Virtual Conference

When: March 8-9, 2021

Where: Online
Registration required

CAOT-BC PRACTICE NETWORKS

Primary Care Community of Practice
Date: February 9, 2021

Time: 12:00-1:00pm PST
Location: Videoconference
Registration

Virtual Hug: An Informal Meeting Hosted by the Chronic Pain & MHSU Practice Network (second session)

Date: February 9, 2021

Time: 6:30-8:00pm PST

Location: Videoconference
Registration

Occupation in Practice Network
Date: February 18, 2021
Time: 12:00-1:00pm PST
Location: Videoconference
Registration

OPPORTUNITIES

CAOT-BC Paediatric Advocacy Survey
The purpose of this survey is to gain further information on the practice profile and practice issues for occupational therapists working with children and youth in British Columbia to guide CAOT-BC’s advocacy work. 

Complete the survey by February 19

CAOT-BC Clinical Representative on the Driver Fitness Advisory Group This is a 3-year appointment with the term beginning October 1, 2021. If you are interested in this position, please review the information here. Interested members can submit a curriculum vitae along with a 1-page letter of interest to caotbc@caot.ca by March 31, 2021.

Submit your application for a CAOT-BC grant

Both grants are open to all CAOT-BC members beginning February 15, 2021. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2021.

• 2021 CAOT-BC Dianna Mah-Jones Memorial Grant for Innovation
• 2021 CAOT-BC Research and Education Grant

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 EVENTS

ECHO Coping with COVID

When: Fridays at 11am-12:00pm PST
Where: Videoconference
Registration for the ECHO Coping with COVID program is available for health care providers across Canada! This free program aims to promote resilience, connection, and wellness at a time that many are experiencing isolation, burnout, and stress.
Learn more and register

Canadian Pain Task Force free webinar: Best practice findings in pediatric pain
When: December 9, 2020 at 8:00am PST
Where: Webinar

Registration

Free online conference: Virtual Solutions for Substance Use Care
When: December 9-10, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that medicine can be delivered virtually. Join the University of British Columbia, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), and the World Psychiatric Association for a free virtual conference on December 9-10, 2020, during which leading international experts will provide an overview on the core elements of virtual mental health and substance use care. 

Learn more and register

HMEDA Webinar Series
The Complete Solution: Seating for all that Matters in LTC and Community 
When: December 15, 2020 | 12:05-12:55pm PST
Where: Webinar
This presentation will focus on the major quality metrics of the long-term care industry that may be addressed by an evidence-based seating and mobility design. But most importantly, we will talk about seating as an area that may lower the numbers of preventable incidents and health complications.
Registration

Free conference: International Chronic Pain Virtual Summit
When: February 4-5, 2021
Bringing over 25 experts in a multitude of pain management disciplines together VIRTUALLY to share their expertise and insight into reducing the impact of chronic pain.
Learn more and register

CAOT-BC PRACTICE NETWORKS

Paediatric Practice Network Join us for a check in and discussion on the impacts of COVID-19 on your clinical practice. We will share ideas/resources and strategies for telehealth, maintaining in-person sessions, enhanced safety COVID protocols, and all things PPE ("appropriate yet judicious"). We will also bring you up to speed on future meeting topics and recent developments with the practice network. Date: December 2, 2020 Time: 7:00-8:30pm PST Location: Videoconference Registration

Virtual Hug: An Informal Meeting Hosted by the Chronic Pain & MHSU Practice Networks

There have been a lot of changes to our work environments and demands this year and many occupational therapists have been working alone, under high stress demands, or are experiencing loss of social network at work due to COVID-19 precautions. This session will be an informal discussion, for OTs by OTs, to talk about burnout, how things are going for us individually, and to plan ideas for how we can support each other going into 2021. We have purposefully planned this in the evening so OTs are able to unplug from work when we chat.
Date: December 15, 2020

Time: 7:00-8:00pm PST
Location: Videoconference

Registration

Primary Care Community of Practice
Date: January 19, 2021

Time: 12:00-1:00pm PST
Location: Videoconference
Registration

OPPORTUNITIES

Seeking a chair or co-chair for the Dysphagia Practice Network

Do you have an interest in dysphagia practice? Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and connect with other occupational therapists in your field? Send an email to scharles@caot.ca to learn more. Estimated time commitment is 20-30 hours per year.

Survey from Statistics Canada 

Impacts of COVID-19 on health care workers: Share your perspective Learn more and complete the survey by December 13, 2020

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