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Klinic Staff Weekly
This week at Klinic

Join us! 9-8-8- Goes live!

Staff Holiday Party & Service Recognition Awards

Lunch & Learn
Reducing the Risk for those with Food Allergies in the Workplace

Manager On-Call

Job Postings

Information & Resources
K-Drive File Path
Events / Workshops / Training Highlights

Reconciliation and Decolonization
National MMIWG2S Awareness Day - Resources
Truth and Reconciliation - Resources

The Belonging Room & Medicines Available
Smudges at Klinic!

Prayer Mats Available at Klinic

Living With Chronic Pain

Wellness Committee Events
Mindful Meditation
Yoga!

Klinic's Fun Whiteboard Discussion Series

Staff Reminders, Stat Days & Helpful Information:
Fragrance Free Site
Building Updates
Stat Days
Changes to the Masking Requirements
Contact Administrative Assistants for Password Resets & Accounts - Updated June 2023
Join Us! 9-8-8 Goes LIVE!
Hello Everyone,
 
On Thursday, November 30 (tomorrow), 9-8-8 officially goes live. It is an honour to be one of 40 partners across Canada to engage in this important work.
 
Suicide affects people of all ages and backgrounds. An average of 4,500 people across Canada die by suicide each year—approximately 12 people per day. 9-8-8 was created to make it as simple as possible for people to get the support they need, no matter who they are or where they are in Canada.
 
The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a new, easy-to-remember, three-digit helpline that will provide urgent, 24/7 live support by phone and text to people across Canada. Suicide prevention is the primary focus of 9-8-8, but no one who contacts the helpline will be turned away. As the only 9-8-8 partner in Manitoba, Klinic is a part of a network of local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines across the country whose responders take 9-8-8 calls.
 
Like all our lines, we will have trained responders to offer guidance when callers need us the most. There is no wrong way to ask for help – whether someone reaches out to 9-8-8 or another crisis line, someone will be there to offer support when it’s needed. We encourage you to share this information within your network and community to help us reach folks who may benefit from this service. 9-8-8 information can be found on our website here. Together, we can make a difference and create a community where mental health is prioritized.
 
I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Suzanne, Bill, Richelle, Ikram and the entire team for all the work put into this project. Klinic now runs 10 crisis and support and distress lines, which is a testament to our amazing staff team and the incredible work being done every single day. Thank you so much and congratulations on this momentous occasion.
 
To celebrate, I invite folks to our official event launch! Please join us if you can.
 
Here are the details:
 
9-8-8 Launch
Thursday (tomorrow!), November 30
10 – 11 a.m.
1001 Training Room
Light refreshments provided
 
Thank you and take care,
Ayn
Staff Holiday Party & Service Recognition Awards
It's that time of year!

Klinic will be holding their Staff Holiday Party & Service Recognition Awards on Thursday, December 7. Please check out the poster below for all of the details.

We kindly ask that you RSVP by Wednesday, November 29. CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Additionally, this year we will be collecting donations for the Christmas Cheer Board. Some suggested items include:

  • Non-perishable food items
  • Unwrapped toys
  • Gift cards

For a detailed list of needed items, please visit the Christmas Cheer Board's website here.
Lunch & Learn

Reducing the Risk for those with Food Allergies in the Workplace
 
Please join us for a virtual lunch and learn on Wednesday, December 6 from 12:00-12:30pm.
A TEAMS invite will be sent out to all staff.

Lisa Begg (Dietician) in collaboration with the Workplace Health and Safety Committee will be presenting on Reducing the Risk for those with Food Allergies in the Workplace.
 
You will learn about:
  • Identifying Common Food Allergens
  • Spotting signs of an allergic reaction and what to do
  • Reducing risk for allergic reactions in the workplace
 
If you have allergies, and even if you don’t, please feel free to attend this informative 20 min presentation with time at the end for your thoughts and ideas – We would like to get your input on how to make Klinic a safer space for staff with food allergies!
 
Also check out the upcoming Klinic Weeklies for education and tips on food allergy awareness, and be on the lookout for new posters in the Lunchrooms and Kitchenettes on wiping down surfaces and food prep tips to reduce allergen exposure for those at risk, and how to respond to an allergic reaction!

Manager On-Call – Haran Vijayanathan
The Manager On-Call Procedure is available on the K drive at this file path:
K:\Agency\Procedures\A Agency\A6 Human Resources

Click here for the 2023 schedule.

The Manager On-Call can be reached by dialing (431) 489-3888. This week's Manager on-call, Nov. 27th – Dec. 4th, is Haran Vijayanathan.

Next week, Dec. 4th – 11th, is Richelle Ready.
Job Postings
Information & Resources
Follow the filepath below to read about all of the new resources available within the community!

K Drive filepath for November 23rd: K:\Agency\Information + Resources\November 2023\Nov 27

**We have discontinued the use of OneDrive for Info and Resources. If you cannot access the K drive folder, please let Genny know and we will ensure you get the documents and information.
Events / Workshops / Training Highlights:
Click on the calendar below to view a larger copy!
Reconciliation & Decolonization
National MMIWG2S Awareness Day - Resources

 For Support:

To Learn:


 For those with resources, please consider donating to:
  • Velma’s House, a 24/7 Safe Space run by Ka Ni Kanichihk, in collaboration with the 24/7 Safe Space Planning Committee (Manitoba MMIWG2S+ Coalition of Families, the Lived Experience Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre, End Homelessness Winnipeg, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and the West Central Women’s Resource Centre):  https://www.kanikanichihk.ca/velmas-house/
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Resources

Here are a few highlighted resources regarding Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage everyone to explore (or re-explore) these as well as some of the previously posted resources from the Weekly.

Highlights:
Actions You Can Take
 

Opportunities for Learning
 
For additional resources visit Groundwork for Change.  
The Belonging Room & Medicines Available
The Belonging Room & Medicines Available
 
A gentle reminder that for any community members, volunteers, or staff who are in need of healing space and access to medicines to smudge, the Belonging Room is available on the main floor in Health Services.
 
Additional supports are featured here: Indigenous Cultural Healing Supports
Morning Smudges at Klinic

**Smudging will be announced on the PA before it starts as the start time may not be exactly at 8:50am.**

Smudging will be available all weekdays (Mon-Fri), as we will have cultural support 5 days a week. Everyone is welcome to join on any day!
Prayer Mats Available at Klinic
We now have 3 prayer mats for community, clients, staff, volunteers, to use on site.

They are currently residing in the Belonging Room, but if the room is in use, please see Angie (Community Host) to obtain a mat.
Living With Chronic Pain Group
Kelsi Fidler and Jenny Armatas will be running a Living With Chronic Pain group from 1:30-3:30pm on Tuesday, December 5, 12 and 19.

Please encourage folks to call 204 784 4002 or send Kelsey a list of interested folks.

Thanks!
Wellness Committee Events
Klinic's Fun Whiteboard Discussion Series
As you may have seen, we have a lovely whiteboard on the second floor beside our beloved sustenance machines (vending machines). We have been posting fun topics / questions for all staff and volunteers to respond to, in hopes of stirring up some friendly conversations and engagement.
 
For October, we want to know: What snacks/treats do you eat when stressed?
  
As always, please be respectful and kind when writing your suggestions on the whiteboard. Please keep it PG also :)
 
From August until early October, we wanted to know what kind of Klinic merch would you rep / wear? We got some amusing and unique responses! Thank you all who contributed! FYI, we are unable to get Klinic jock straps made. Sorry to disappoint everyone :(
Staff Reminders, Stat Days & Helpful Information
Friendly Reminder that Klinic is a fragrance free site to accommodate staff and clients who may be sensitive to scents.

Please remember to clean and/or put away any dishes you use in the kitchen or kitchenette spaces.

Please review the following information and print as needed:

  1. Map of Klinic Building - Updated October 2022
  2. List of 2023 Statutory Days recognized by Klinic
Changes to the Masking Requirement
A message from Ayn regarding mask requirements:

Hello folks. I am sharing with you a memo received this afternoon from Shared Health outlining updated guidelines for respiratory virus this fall.

The quick take aways are that effective Oct 18th:
  • masks will be required by healthcare providers during direct patient care interactions
  • masks must be work by individuals who are symptomatic
  • masks are recommended (although not required) in most other settings,
  • staff no longer need to test / wait five days to return if they are ill as long as they are feeling well enough to work and are afebrile (without fever).

As we have just received this guidance, we are seeking additional clarity on exactly which staff and areas the mask requirement impacts beyond providers during appointments with clients. We will share updates as we have them.

Thank you. Take good care,
Ayn


CLICK HERE to read the memo from Shared Health.
Contact Administrative Assistants
for Password Resets & Accounts
The Administrative Assistants now have the ability to do password resets, unlock locked accounts and set up new network user accounts and emails. Please contact your program area Administrative Assistant when you need support; please see the updated Frequently Contacted Phone Numbers document for who to contact. Please note that cell phone information is for internal use only.

Where to find on the K Drive:
K > Agency > Phone Lists (2023)
For all other technical support, contact BMC by phone 204-480-4484 or by email at [email protected]

For all phone (Bria) issues, email Gazelle Support: [email protected]

For Accuro (PHAN) password resets, call: 204-940-8500
Have a fantastic week!