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Current situation
As of today, May 6, Nova Scotia has 998 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in people ranging in age from under 10 to over 90. Five individuals are currently in hospital, two of those in ICU, and 661 individuals have recovered. There have been 31,541 negative test results. Testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus.
Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Read full news release. A map and graphic presentation of the case data is available athttps://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.
Our response
Statistics Canada wants to hear about your mental health and well-being
Statistics Canada is collecting data on the impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians’ mental health and well-being. Provide your perspective by sharing your experience on how the pandemic has been affecting your mental health, including feelings of anxiety and stress. Everyone’s input is important to accurately assess how this pandemic is affecting our society.
Participating is easy and secure. Visit this linkand choose Participate now to complete a short questionnaire.
Please take a few minutes to participate and feel free to forward this survey to others—the more people that participate, the better the data. Results will be used by governments and other organizations to evaluate the need for services and assistance programs to support individuals, families, and communities during and after the pandemic.
This survey is conducted under the authority of theStatistics Act, which ensures that the information you provide will be kept confidential, and used only for statistical and research purposes.
For general enquiries and technical assistance, call 1-877-949-9492 (TTY: 1-800-363-7629) or email @email Monday to Friday(except holidays), from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
Healthcare Heroes feature offer
True North Psychological Services is offering a complimentary initial online session for healthcare workers across Nova Scotia. Their services are also available to families who require additional supports in managing learning-at-home. Find the details under Health & Wellness on www.helpinghealthcareheroes.ca.
REMINDER: NS COMPASS expanding to Central Zone
Just a reminder that the NS COMPASS service is expanding to NSHA staff working in Central Zone as of today, May 6. The service, which stands for the Nova Scotia COVID-19 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service, provides evidence-based specialized mental health care to NSHA health care staff experiencing difficulties related to the COVID-19 crisis (e.g., burnout, anxiety, depressive, post-traumatic, or acute stress-related symptoms). NS COMPASS is also available to staff in Northern Zone and will expand to staff in Eastern and Western zones as of May 13. To access the service, NSHA staff can email @email and provide their name, the zone in which they work, and how and when it is best to contact them. They will be contacted by the end of the next business day to schedule an appointment.
Occupational Health Safety Wellness/People Services
Guide for employees deployed outside of NSHA
NSHA appreciates the efforts of all healthcare workers (HCW), especially those deployed to facilities outside of NSHA. Read full message. People Services has developed a one-page Guide for Employees Deployed Outside of NSHA that includes key points and addresses some questions you may have. View guide. People Services encourages you to continue to link with your manager to ask questions about redeployment and working at a facility outside of NSHA so you can be better prepared should you be required to help at a facility outside NSHA.
New/Updated guidance documents and resources
- COVID-19 Oncology-Ambulatory Care Clinic Guide (updated – May 6, 2020)
- COVID-19 Oncology-Ambulatory Care Telephone Guide (updated – May 6, 2020)
- COVID-19 Oncology-Ambulatory Care Process Map (updated – May 6, 2020)
- Clinical Pathway-QEII COVID-19 Inpatient Flow (updated – May 6, 2020)
- Lodging Alternatives for Patients Living with Cancer During Pandemic (updated – May 6, 2020)
- CODE Blue SOP-Dartmouth General Hospital/QEII Response (updated – May 6, 2020)
- Care for the Caregiver Newsletter(updated – May 6, 2020)
- Primary Assessment Centres Contact/Location Information (updated – May 6, 2020)
- Guidelines for Physical Distancing with Simulation Activities (updated – May 6, 2020)
- IPAC Guidelines for Long-Term Care(updated – May 6, 2020)
- IPAC Guidelines for Acute Care(updated – May 6, 2020)