Welcome to SCRT

The SCRT council would like to take this opportunity to announce that our treasurer Tracey Murphy has stepped down from her position. The council would like to thank her for her service to the SCRT over the last several years. In the interim Brad Nistor RRT from Regina has been appointed by council, in accordance with the SCRT bylaws until an election can be held at the AGM this September in Moose Jaw. The contact information for the treasurer remains the same as previous; Brad can be reached via the email address treasurer@scrt.ca

Warren Chykowski RRT 1964-2012It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce that Warren has passed away peacefully, yet suddenly, while on vacation on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand. Warren will be forever missed by his spouse, Bernie McLane; mother Faye Chykowski; sister Tamara Chykowski and her husband Greg Kulak; his beloved niece Dana Kulak as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Warren worked at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at the time of his passing. He was a member of the Board of Govenors with the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan as well, and a great promotor of his profession. He was a wonderful teacher, helper and friend. His presence will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Introducing the new 2011-2012 SCRT Council members:

President: Deb Gray

Past President: Candi Thompson

President Elect: Angela Barsalou

Treasurer: Brad Nistor

Secretary: Randy Spilchen

Director at Large North: Lisa Martin

Director at Large South: Andrea McNamarra

Public Member: Eugene Paquin

Our Registrar, a non-council member, is still Steve Chard.

Thankyou to all outgoing council members for their service to SCRT...

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2012 Respirology State of the Art Conference

May 26, 2012

The 2012 Respirology State of the Art Conference will be held at the Travelodge Hotel and Conference Centre, 4177 Albert St S, Regina on May 26,...

CSRT Education Conference and Trade Show

May 30, 2012

May 30 to June 2, 2012 Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver, BC The CSRT is committed to providing practical education sessions on issues of...

SCRT POLLS

Some British hospitals are telling their medical staff and visitors not to sit on patients' beds to prevent the transmission of diseases like Clostridium difficile and MRSA, but a recent article in the BMJ says there's no real evidence for this precaution. Do you approve or disapprove of prohibiting people from sitting on patients' beds?

ITEMS OF INTEREST

Feds approve timeline for new anti-smoking strategy - CTV News

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/EdmontonHome/20110927/EDM_tarbox_110927/

National Competency Profile

The 2011 Canadian Respiratory Therapy National Competency Profile (NCP) is the culmination of a comprehensive practice review conducted in 2009....