We’re back with Dynamic Health Round-ups after a summer hiatus. Dynamic Health round-up posts keep you informed about implementation and use of Dynamic Health at Nova Scotia Health. They highlight any new priority projects and events, as well as updates to our Workplace Notes and Custom Workplace Skills. Read on to get caught up and ready for Fall!
Updates: Skills, Workplace Notes and Dynamic Health FAQs
We’ve received several feedback submissions over the past two months through the Suggestions for Skills form. As a result of this feedback, we’re happy to highlight new and updated workplace notes on five skills:
- Screening and Reporting Abuse for Adults in Ambulatory Care
- New Workplace Note added.
- Providing Anaphylaxis Intervention in Ambulatory Care
- New Workplace Note added.
- Measuring Ankle-Brachial Index
- New Workplace Note added.
- Performing a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram in Pediatric Patients
- Workplace Note Practice Note added around clarity of lead placement on pediatric patient.
- Administering Medications Through an Enteral Access Device
- Workplace Note Practice Note edited for clarity.
In addition to these changes, we’ve also edited how we direct you to official guidance from Pathology and Laboratory Medicine regarding reference ranges. You’ll find this new info added to our FAQ document, Dynamic Health Frequently Asked Questions:
Are lab values within Dynamic Health topics the same as those used at NS Health?
Topic sections, like a specific Skill, may reference lab result ranges that vary from Nova Scotia Health laboratory generated ranges. Always defer to local guidance regarding laboratory results > HERE: https://intra.nshealth.ca/plm/SitePages/Home.aspx.
User Experience Survey
When deciding to implement Dynamic Health organization-wide, we gathered feedback on user experience through an initial survey as a baseline. At close to 8 months since launch, we are seeking more general feedback on the overall usability of Dynamic Health, as well as our local customizations (e.g., Workplace Notes).
Ankle Brachial Measurement and Fall Lunch and Learn
Starting October 4th at noon, we will be hosting a four-part Lunch and Learn series – Applying Evidence: Demystifying Nursing and Allied Health Procedures with Dynamic Health!
The first session in this series will look at the first example of Dynamic Health Skills being used within policy – Ankle Brachial Index Measurement. We’ll hear from Interprofessional Practice and Policy Office leaders about the broader vision for Dynamic Health, as well as from policy authors about the process.
Additional sessions in this series will include an overview of the skill review process, more examples of using the resource across Nova Scotia Health, as well as some practical tips and tricks on implementing Dynamic Health into patient care.
Health Promotion in September and Dynamic Health Topics
September 2023 marks promotion of:
In recognition of these health promotion events, we encourage you to engage with the curated list of Dynamic Health content below.
If you spot any Skills below that you feel need a Workplace Note, consider being a reviewer! Fill out our Suggestions for Skills form with your notes and we’ll get in touch!
Fibromyalgia Awareness Week
- Disease & Condition Overviews
- Signs & Symptoms
- Skills
- Patient Handouts
Arthritis Awareness Month
- Disease & Condition Overviews
- Signs & Symptoms
- Skills
- Patient Handouts
World Alzheimer's Month
- Disease & Condition Overviews
- Signs & Symptoms
- Skills
- Patient Handouts
Dynamic Health Project Team
Amanda Revels
Professional Practice Leader
Interprofessional Practice & Learning, Western Zone
Leah MacDonald
Professional Practice Leader
Interprofessional Practice & Learning, COVID-19 Response
Katie McLean
Librarian Educator
Interprofessional Practice & Learning, Library Services
Margaret Meier
Policy Lead
Policy Office
Ann Slaunwhite
Library Technician
Interprofessional Practice & Learning, Library Services