March/April 2001 Table of Contents
In this Article
Home Care Human Resources Sector Study
Joint Statement on Smoking Cessation
Enhancing research use through on-line action research
An update on CAOT's representational activities
Home Care Human Resources Sector
Study
The overall goal of the Home Care Human Resources Sector Study
is to provide a comprehensive view of the short and long term human resource
issues and challenges facing the home care sector and to serve as the
basis for coordinated action by the sector. The study will focus on formal,
informal and volunteer caregiving. Funding of this study is cost-shared
between Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and the sector.
A Steering Committee Meeting was held in Calgary from December 5-7, 2000. CAOT Director of Professional Practice, Darene Toal-Sullivan, represents CAOT on the committee. At this meeting the research team, a consortium involving Goss Gilroy Inc., the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Queen's University and Hollander Analytical Services Limited, reviewed the methodology and draft work plan. The 18-month project will begin early in 2001. Input will be sought from individual occupational therapists, provincial/territorial occupational therapy organizations, and public and private sector employers across Canada through key informant interviews, surveys, focus groups, and case studies. Your participation is critical to this study because occupational therapy is recognized as a key human resource professional in this sector. For further information, E-mail: dtoalsullivan@caot.ca Tel. 1 (800) 434-2268, ext. 237.
Canada E-Health 2000
CAOT was one of many stakeholders including health care practitioners,
governments, researchers and non-governmental organizations, who participated
in this conference hosted by Health Canada, in Ottawa, October 22-24,
2000. The Office of Health and The Information Highway (OHIH) was established
in 1997, as Health Canada's focal point for all matters concerning the
use of information and communications technologies in the health sector.
The objectives of OHIH include providing a national leadership role in
the development of the Canadian Health Infostructure. The conference provided
an opportunity to raise awareness and share information related to the
application of information and communications technologies in the health
care sector. The conference program revolved around three themes: 1. electronic
health records, 2. telehealth, and 3. public health information. For further
information about OHIH initiatives visit their web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ohih-bsi/
Joint Statement on Smoking Cessation
For Weedless Wednesday held on January 17, 2001, CAOT joined nine other
health associations to release a position statement highlighting the role
health professionals can play in smoking cessation.
Both the news release and the position statement are available on the
CAOT web site.
Enhancing research use through
on-line action research
CAOT, in partnership with the University of Ottawa and the University
of Toronto submitted a funding proposal to the Office of Learning Technologies
(OLT), Human Resources Development Canada for a project entitled Enhancing
research use through on-line action research. We have received a positive
response from the OLT and the project has been recommended for funding.
The goal of this project is to enable occupational therapists to develop
practical methods to utilize research findings. To attain this goal, groups
of occupational therapists with similar clinical interests will carry
out action research projects. To overcome geographic isolation and time
limitations, this project will be carried out using the Internet. For
more information, visit
the CAOT site.
Many thanks to Mary Egan, Claire-Jehanne Dubouloz, Helene Polatajko-Howell
and Susan Rappolt for this successful proposal.
Archives Committee receivesLil
Hewton Memorial Bursary
The CAOT Archives Committee was awarded the Lil Hewton Memorial Bursary
by the Museum of Mental Health Services (Toronto) Inc., Centre for Addiction
and Mental Health. The Archives Committee will use this $2500 bursary
to achieve objectives related to the CAOT 75th anniversary activities.
Thanks to Lynn Cockburn and Barry Trentham of the Archives Committee
for submitting this successful proposal.
Introducing our new staff at
National Office
Amanda Harrington joined CAOT in the
position of Publications Assistant in October, 2000. She works half days
at the CAOT National Office and her primary responsibilities include the
sales and distribution of CAOT publications and subscriptions. Amanda
came to us from the Child Maltreatment Division of Health Canada. She
is bilingual in English and French. 1 (800) 434-2268, ext. 242. E-mail:
publications@caot.ca
Danielle Stevens joined CAOT in the full-time position of Desktop Publishing Administrator in December, 2000. Danielle's responsibilities include the layout of CAOT publications and communication products. She comes to us from Corel Corporation where she was a Graphic Production Designer. Danielle is a graduate of Algonquin College and the University of Guelph. She is bilingual in English and French. Danielle replaced Sue MacEachern who accepted a marketing position at Algonquin College. 1 (800) 434-2268, ext. 234. E-Mail: desktop@caot.ca
Sandra Storr joined CAOT in the full-time position of Business Administrator as of November 27, 2000. Her responsibilities include the processing and record keeping of the daily financial operations of the Association. Sandra came to CAOT from MASK Management Consultants Ltd. Sandra replaced Ed Lycett who accepted a position with Total Media. 1 (800) 434-2268, ext. 223. E-Mail: finance@caot.ca
Isabelle Lussier joined CAOT in the full-time position of Fieldwork Placement Administrator as of September 18, 2000. Isabelle's responsibilities include the coordination of the university programs' requests for fieldwork placement with offers from CAOT/ACOTUP approved sites. In addition, Isabelle administers all the applications for the new Fieldwork Education Site Approval Program. Isabelle is a recent graduate of Bishop's University. She is bilingual in English and French. Isabelle replaced Nathalie Penney-Reid who did not return from her maternity leave. Adrienne Szalamin who covered the position during Nathalie's leave has returned to her former position as Membership Services Representative. 1 (800) 434-2268, ext. 241 E-Mail: Fieldwork@caot.ca
Gina Meacoe joined CAOT National Office as our new Executive Assistant in January, 2001. Gina comes to CAOT with extensive experience from the Canadian Transportation Council. Gina's responsibilities at CAOT include providing administrative support to the CAOT Board and Committees as well as to the Executive Director Claudia von Zweck. Gina will also assist with CAOT conference and meeting planning. 1 (800) 434-2268, ext. 228 E-Mail: gmeacoe@caot.ca
Lisa Wallans, our former Publications Representative, was promoted in October, 2000 to Continuing Education Administrator, a newly created half-time position in the Education Division. Unfortunately Lisa took a position at the end of February teaching English in Russia. Her replacement had not been appointed at press time.
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