COVID-19 support measures: At a glance
March 27, 2020
MD financial management has put together a roundup of the new measures, organized by their relevance to medical students and residents, practicing physicians, retired physicians, and family members.
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- https://invested.mdm.ca/covid-19/canada-covid-19-financial-support-measures
- https://capsule.mdm.ca/covid-19/mesures-canadiennes-aide-financiere-covid19
The international agency for the prevention of blindness (IAPB) COVID-19 Resources
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26 March, 2020
The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly changing the way the health and development communities are working. With the proximity of eye health professionals to patients during eye examinations and reports that the virus can cause conjunctivitis, COVID-19 has implications for eye health and eye health professionals.
IAPB is collating and sharing information and resources specific to eye health and international development in relation to COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Resources: https://www.iapb.org/news/covid-19-resources-here-is-what-we-know/
Stepping up infection control measures in ophthalmology during the novel coronavirus outbreak: an experience from Hong Kong
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Ergonomics for the Ophthalmologist Videos
The COS is pleased to provide access to the presentations on Ergonomics that took place during the 2017 COS Annual Meeting in Montreal, QC. On this page you will find a variety of resources and video presentations on the subject of ergonomics.
CPD Credit
Scanning resources that are relevant to your professional practice by enhancing your awareness of new evidence, perspectives and findings can be claimed as Section 2: Self-Learning under Scanning in MAINPORT with the MOC Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Handouts
- Home exercises covering a wide range of motions: 2017 COS Exercise Handout
- Commercial products, websites, books, and equipment and consultation services to improve ergonomic balance: Ergonomics handout
Video Presentation
1. Introduction
Dr. Lorne Bellan’s brief introduction to the ergonomics session.
2. Re-attaching the focus on body mechanics and ergonomics
• George Matos, CAT(C)
During the 2017 COS Annual Meeting, George Matos presented two engaging lectures that encouraged delegates to re-attach their focus on body mechanics and ergonomics. During these sessions Mr. Matos explains the impacts of body positioning in the various aspects of ophthalmology, how this can negatively impact body mechanics and then he provides some tips and exercises to combat the negative effects.
PowerPoint slides for the above session: Matos Current Concepts Talk – Slides
3. The incidence and effects of work-related musculoskeletal injury among ophthalmologists
• Ashley Brissette, MD
Dr. Ashley Brissette presented her findings from a systematic review of current literature regarding ergonomics and work-related MSK injury in the field of ophthalmology.
4. Occupational musculoskeletal pain & injury in Canadian ophthalmologists
• Vlad Diaconita, MD
Dr. Vlad Diaconita presented the results from a survey that was sent out to the COS membership in spring 2017 regarding MSK pain and injury.
Discussion 1
5. Developing an educational module for ergonomics in ophthalmology
• Timothy Ratzlaff, MD
Dr. Timothy Ratzlaff discussed the content and creation of an educational module built by applying the main points highlighted in Ashley Brissette’s literature review.
6. Canadian Ophthalmic Practitioner Ergonomic (COPE) survey
• Femida Kherani, MD
Dr. Femida Kherani presented the results from the COPE survey, which was sent out to multiple listservs in May 2017.
Discussion 2
This resource is only available in English.
AAO’s Clinical Coronavirus Resources for Ophthalmologists
The AAO has created a portal for ophthalmologists to receive daily updates on COVID-19, including information on how to keep Ophthalmologists and their patients safe.
Coronavirus and Eye Care
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CDC Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
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This interim guidance has been updated based on currently available information about COVID-19 and the current situation in the United States, which includes community transmission, infections identified in healthcare personnel (HCP), and shortages of facemasks, N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) (commonly known as N95 respirators), eye protection, gloves, and gowns.
Recommended Protocol for Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 Patient Use CONTACT and DROPLET PRECAUTIONS with Eye Protection
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Practical Ergonomic and Mindfulness Tips for a Day in the Operating Room
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is pleased to provide you to a recording of the webinar on practical ergonomic tips in the ophthalmology operating room, that took place on December 9, 2019.
In the session George Matos, Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Specialist and ophthalmologist Dr. Lorne Bellan review how to adapt your posture to protect yourself through a day of surgery. This webinar includes thoughts to have in mind at the start of your surgical day, including how to set up your foot pedals, chair, operating table and surgical microscope, each to optimize your posture and support during your day of surgery and to minimize the risk of repetitive stress injuries.