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Patrick Nellis

@patrick_nellis

Respiratory therapist, anesthesia assistant, author of Ready for My Surgery. Patient engagement advocate. Dad, husband, MBA student.

 Georgetown, Ontario
readyformysurgery.com
Joined June 2015
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Summary of recent Canadian College of Health Leaders webinar covering the impact of #COVID19 on surgery and principles of a path forward. @CCHL_CCLS @ElijahDixon7 @SKeshavjee @CAGS_ACCG longwoods.com/content/26346/…
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@Atul_Gawande24 Jun 2020
This is beyond alarming.
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@Atul_Gawande12 Jun 2020
Important results: Remember the 2 MO hairstylists who saw 140 clients over 8 days while infected with COVID but everyone had worn masks? Contact tracers found ZERO secondary infections. More evidence that masks work. cnn.com/2020/06/11/us/missou…
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disappointment alone won’t be effective public policy. need clearer communication of risks, more testing/tracing in tandem for more people and behavioural science to inform the way policies are rolled out. design of public spaces as public health more important than ever.
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@blogTO23 May 2020
Seems like almost everyone in Toronto decided to go to Trinity Bellwoods Park today 📹camillebartul #Toronto #TrinityBellwoods
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A simple scheduling fix could help clear the surgery backlog theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
Opinion: A simple scheduling fix could help clear the surgery backlog

Opinion: A simple scheduling fix could help clear the surgery backlog

Currently, it might take months to be seen by one surgeon, while a similar specialist down the street might have a waitlist of a couple of weeks

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COVID-19 brought Canada’s medical research to a halt. Thousands face layoffs this week | The Star thestar.com/politics/federal…
COVID-19 brought Canada’s medical research to a halt. Thousands face layoffs this week

COVID-19 brought Canada’s medical research to a halt. Thousands face layoffs this week

Up to 15,000 medical research staff across the country face layoffs this week because they fall through the cracks of all the aid programs offered by the federal government.

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Listen to this pls. 👇👍
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@CBCNews14 May 2020
Strong "public health surveillance" will be necessary for an economic restart where people feel comfortable, says epidemiologist Dr. David Fisman . That will include expanded testing, contact tracing and some degree of physical distancing to control COVID-19 reproduction.

What will it take for people to feel safe during a COVID-19 reopening?

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Ki Jinn Chin@KiJinnChin1 May 2020
A superb article on the #coronavirus by @edyong209 that is well worth reading in its entirety. theatlantic.com/health/archi… Mostly for my own sake, I've summarized the points that impacted me most, in this thread.
Why the Coronavirus Is So Confusing

Why the Coronavirus Is So Confusing

A guide to making sense of a problem that is now too big for any one person to fully comprehend

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Omar Ishrak@OmarIshrak21 Apr 2020
Heartfelt thanks to all 90K+ @Medtronic employees who have inspired & encouraged me every day for 9 yrs. Leading MDT has indeed been an honor & a privilege. I know under @GeoffMartha’s leadership, we will reach new levels of performance, striving every day to fulfill our Mission.
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In August, we announced @OmarIshrak would retire as CEO & become our Exec Chairman, while continuing as Board Chairman. During his final week as CEO, we're celebrating Omar’s immeasurable contributions to our company. Watch highlights from his journey. bit.ly/2VoL3va
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@StephenKing19 Apr 2020
There was a dead ash tree in our front yard. My wife, Tabitha, had an idea to turn it into a sculpture featuring books and animals. The sculptor was Josh Landry. He did it with a chainsaw.
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How amazing is TeamUHN? @UHN put out a call to voluntarily work in a Long Term Care Home that’s struggling - got more than 70 volunteers - RNs, SWs, Admins, etc. - and 18 MDs. The Home didn’t really need any more docs so... they volunteered to serve as Personal Support Workers!
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Omar Ishrak@OmarIshrak15 Apr 2020
Proud of our @Medtronic team for again working across organizational boundaries to bring industry peers together to quickly create this innovative and valuable training tool for healthcare workers on the front lines facing #COVID19. #HelpingHeroes
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Proud to join global #ventilator manufacturers to create the Ventilator Training Alliance aiming to provide healthcare professionals instant access to critical training info for ventilators using a mobile app powered by @allegosoftware. #HelpingHeroes bwnews.pr/2xwaX7h
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It’s been 35 days since my last surgery. I think I’m handling it pretty well.
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The CSRT has developed a 3-part mechanical ventilation refresher for RTs returning to practice. (These courses are not meant to replace the baseline entry-to-practice education that RTs receive.) Visit our refresher toolkit for course specifics and links: csrt.com/csrt-rapid-response…
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Bob Bell@drbobbell11 Apr 2020
April 10 1030 am ON results showing lab testing down and lab test +'ve rate up. ICU occupancy and ventilator use stable. Total hospital admissions up by 21- same as April 7.
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The CSRT is working alongside PHAC @GovCanHealth and Health Canada to procure ventilators domestically and internationally. We're pleased to provide RTs with access to information on the ventilators in the National Emergency Strategic Stockpile: csrt.com/wp-content/uploads/…
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Are you looking for information on return to practice during the pandemic? Wondering who to contact? We’ve added a list of contacts by province to our Coronavirus resource page: csrt.com/csrt-novel-coronavi…
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Omar Ishrak@OmarIshrak4 Apr 2020
. @Medtronic & @Tesla / SpaceX engineers getting it done for #COVID19 patients. @SpaceX to supply important valve that will help us scale production sooner. Thanks to @ElonMusk for partnering. #MDTisMobilizing
Medtronic (@Medtronic) profile pictureMedtronic@Medtronic4 Apr 2020
#MDTisMobilizing with @elonmusk. Our collaboration with @Tesla / SpaceX is bearing fruit. @SpaceX is now making a vital component for critical care #ventilators — more vents sooner for #COVID19 patients. bit.ly/2XfMUUq
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Theresa Boyle@theresaboyle1 Apr 2020
'Public officials should be obsessed with protecting the health workers who will keep people alive' bit.ly/2Jwrf2i by @Janephilpott
'Public officials should be obsessed with protecting the health workers who will keep people alive'...

'Public officials should be obsessed with protecting the health workers who will keep people alive'...

Jane Philpott: That means frontline workers having access to PPE, rapidly expanding the health workforce in creative ways, and the provinces and territories...

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Neil D. Fraser@NeilD_Fraser1 Apr 2020
Memo to the rest of Canada: How Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C. are getting it right by laying all their cards on the ta… Bravo Dr.Henry ! theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
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