PARIM is dedicated to supporting you and keeping you updated during this challenging time. This page will be updated regularly. If there is anything you think should be included, please let us know at [email protected].
Please contact Occupational Health if you have urgent questions. The provincial OESH toll free number is 1-888-203-4066 (includes HSC and WRHA, and all urgent evening/weekend calls).
Information and resources are being regularly updated at the COVID-19 Providers Site https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/providers/.
Recent News
The WRHA Employee Discount program is being regularly updated. See here for available discounts: https://professionals.wrha.mb.ca/star-program/employee-discount-program/
PARIM Updates
Elimination of the MCCQE2 Exam (June 11 2021)
Vacation Carry-Over for Residents (May 26)
PARIM letter to CPSM and FMRAC regarding MCCQE2 (May 21 2021)
Message from PARIM President (May 10 2021)
PARIM Update on MCCQE2 Examination and Licensing (April 13 2021)
Course Reimbursements for Graduating Residents (April 5 2021)
MCCQE2 Examination and Provisional Licensing (March 17 2021)
MCCQE 2 Examinations and Licensure (February 18 2021)
Message from PARIM President (January 15 2021)
See archived updates here
Operational Updates: The latest from Shared Health, PGME, and Manitoba Health
Shared Health
Shared Health COVID-19 website: Find the latest operational updates and memos here.
PGME
Redeployment Policy
PGME COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
PGME COVID-19 Resource Page
Manitoba Health
Information: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/
Bulletins: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/
Safety, Essential Services and Financial Support
PPE: All healthcare workers should have access to PPE whenever necessary. Updated information available on the Shared Health Website: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/providers/
Update (December 23, 2021): https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-ppe-breach-reminder-memo.pdf
Alternative Accommodations: All Alternative Isolation Accommodations SOPs updated https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/providers/alternative-isolation-accommodations/
AIA health-care support staff orientation package https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/aia-hcw-orientation.pdf
AIA Frequently Asked Questions https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/aia-faq.pdf
Child Care: Essential Services Worker Child Care Request form
[email protected]
1-888-213-4754 (toll free)
(204) 945-0776
The following resources have been updated with the latest information:
- Addressing your child-care concerns https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-child-care-faqs.pdf
- Temporary licensed child care search for critical services workers https://eswchildcare.ca/
- Information on Federal Financial Support to Families https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individual
- Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/pandemic-sick-leave.html
- Essential Services Worker Child Care Request Form https://forms.gov.mb.ca/GoMCovid19ESW/
- Request for family status accommodation related to childcare obligations associated with COVID-19 https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-provincial-family-status-accomodation-form.pdf
- Child care accommodation reminder https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-child-care-accomodation-reminder.pdf
These resources can be found on the Shared Health COVID-19 website at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/providers/human-resources/
Wellness Resources
Crisis Services
24-Hour Confidential Physician and Family Support Line:
1-844-436-2762
Crisis Line (24/7)
204-786-8686
1-888-322-3019
MB Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services
1-866-367-3276
Southern Health Wellness Line: The Wellness Support Line is for health care professionals in the Southern Health-Santé Sud region to debrief and talk to someone outside their normal support network and workplace.
Counselling Services
The Canadian Psychology Association has created a list of registered psychologists who have volunteered to provide services to healthcare workers. Please see here for details.
Free counselling and health services to Manitobans of all ages during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Here is a list of free services currently available.
Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba – Wellness Response Line https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-cmha-resources.pdf
Additional Resources
Guide for Health Care Providers for Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing of Patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheets from the Canadian Psychological Association
Self-care during COVID-19 pocket card: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/self-care-during-covid-19-pocket-card.pdf
Deals and Discounts for Health Care Workers
RDoC has compiled a nation wide list of available discounts: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v3ktrvxXaClgrbD1KUzKomceFWV3jAw_H7rk7N51Lt4/edit#gid=634347005&fvid=1339326310
The WRHA Employee Discount program is being regularly updated. See here for available discounts: https://professionals.wrha.mb.ca/star-program/employee-discount-program/
RCPS, CFPC, MCC Exam and Licensing Information
Additional Resources: Affiliated Organizations, Public Health and Research
University of Manitoba Residents, Faculty and Staff
COVID-19 Reports: These reports are produced by a collaboration of fellows, residents, medical students, faculty leads, and librarians from the University of Manitoba and the Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases community. Archived issues can be found at: https://www.mbcovid19report.com/
Affiliated Organizations
AFMC website
CMPA: CMPA COVID-19 Hub: https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/covid19
Doctors Manitoba – Resources for Health Care Providers
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC)
University of Manitoba COVID-19
World Health Organization COVID-19 page
Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
John Hopkins University COVID-19 page
The Lancet COVID-19 Resource Centre
Updated Scientific Literature from the National Library of Medicine (USA)
The AFMC has created a page outlining medical research on COVID-19 taking place at Canadian Universities: https://afmc.ca/en/priorities/medical-research-stories