As seen on The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website. June 17, 2016 5:15 P.M. Today, Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario's Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Yasir Naqvi, Ontario's Attorney General issued the following statement: "Today, Parliament passed legislation on medical assistance in dying. The final legislation, once...
Missed our AGM? Stay in the loop and read our 2016 CHNIG AGM Minutes to see what exciting items were discussed and the proposed changes for the future. Included are successful candidates for awards, new Board Members, CHNC updates, and much more....
JOIN US for our Professional Practice Committee Meeting! All members are welcome to participate or even just to tune in to learn more about important issues and upcoming changes revolving our profession. Professional Practice Team Agenda CHNIG June 1st, 2016 12-1 p.m. GoToWebinar Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7428988126510631169 Teleconference line (backup): 416-426-2967 (1-866-231-6479) code: 2445254 Introductions Approval of...
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On June 16, 2016, the laws surrounding physician assisted death will change and nursing practice will be affected. Stay informed on this topic and the legal changes that will be put into effect to protect yourself and your patients. For more information refer to the Physician-Assisted...
We are now accepting applications for 5 positions on our Board of Directors for the 2016 - 2018 term. Our open positions include the following: Professional Practice (Public Health) Policy and Political Action Research, Education, and Professional Development (Co-lead) Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) Liaison Governance Interested CHNIG members please complete the...
As part of your membership in the Community Health Nurses' Initiatives Group (CHNIG), you are eligible to apply for financial support to engage in key professional development opportunities. You can find more information under Bursaries and Awards The following awards and bursaries are available on a yearly...
Download the 2016 Winter Newsletter Incoming President’s Message: Joanne Crawford Spring is quickly approaching, which will soon be followed by the RNAO Annual General Meeting (AGM). As new board members of the Community Health Nurses Initiatives’ Group (CHNIG) take their place officially for another term during the...
Dear member, As you may be aware, consultation representatives passed a resolution at our 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) calling for a public dialogue on end-of-life issues, including assisted suicide and euthanasia. Since this resolution was carried, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a decision that...
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