IPAM Meeting! Friday, November 21, 2014

Come join your IPAM colleagues on Friday, November 21, 2014 for a presentation on:  When Incidents Occur – Facilitation of Return to Work: A Healthcare Perspective.

When Incidents Occur – Facilitation of Return to Work: A Healthcare Perspective

Gillian will discuss the work done at St. Boniface Hospital on prevention and assessment, focusing on the steps that follow if an incident does occur.  Gillian will highlight the importance of communication throughout the various processes.

Speaker

Gillian Ronson has two roles in the Occupational Health and Safety Department at St. Boniface Hospital.  Gillian works as the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP) Advisor as well as the Disability Management Assistant.  Gillian obtained her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Manitoba in 2011.
Gillian has been in her two roles at St. Boniface Hospital since August 2013 with previous work experience in community mental health as a Mental Health Counsellor and Intensive Case Manager.
At St. Boniface Hospital, as the MIPP Advisor, Gillian is responsible for conducting Safe Patient Handling Minimal Lift Program Reviews on the various patient care units in the hospital. She collects data regarding techniques, equipment and body mechanics used during patient handling and provides brief, on-the-spot coaching and suggestions to staff as needed.  In addition Gillian also conducts equipment audits and collects injury statistics and staff training records.  The aim of the reviews is to help reduce staff injury risk.
As the Disability Management Assistant, Gillian works with the Disability Management Coordinator to review incidents at the hospital and implement graduated return to work programs.  In this complimentary role, continuation of coaching and supporting employees is paramount to “working safe”.
Event Fees: IPAM Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00

Location: CanadInn Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg

Register at – office@ipam-manitoba.com

Questions? Contact us at 204-275-3727.

We look forward to seeing you there!