Good Afternoon When I reflect back over the past 6 weeks, it is difficult to come to terms with the life-changing impact COVID-19 has had on the lives of so many. CDHM is monitoring the situation closely; we continue to receive advice and direction from Shared Health and the Ministry of Health. The Public Health […] Read More
April 20 – Manitoba Media Bulletin: COVID-19 Procurement Bulletin #4
See the Bulletin here
COVID-19 Publications & Information
See the publication from the National Health Service (UK) – “COVID-19 guidance and standard operating procedure: Urgent dental care systems in the context of coronavirus” here. See the publication from the American Dental Association – “Interim Mask and Face shield Guidelines” here . See the April 15/2020 Cochrane Systematic Review – “Personal protective equipment for […] Read More
April 17 – COVID-19 CDHM Update & Information
Good Afternoon Most importantly, I hope that you and your families are staying safe and our new normal is becoming manageable. The following bulletins were issued today from Manitoba Shared Health (); the communication for Regulator Bodies () reminds us that the Public Health Act ‘Order’, communicated by Dr. Roussin, stipulates that no dental procedures […] Read More
April 14 – Important CDC Resource for Healthcare Providers in Dental Settings
Click here to view the resource from ‘Centers For Disease Control and Prevention’, specifically for Healthcare Providers in Dental Settings.
April 7 – CDHM Updates on Covid-19 Infection Prevention and Control, and Personal Protective Equipment
Dear Registrants, Knowing you have a plethora of COVID information available to you, my intent is not to fill up your inbox with information that is redundant, but with profession-specific information that will inform your practice as a dental hygienist. As dental hygienists, we are well educated in appropriate IPC and PPE. The current COVID […] Read More
March 30 – COVID-19 CDHM Update & Information
Hello Registrants As we continue to work remotely, please be reminded there is no in-person access to the CDHM, MAMRT & College of Paramedics offices. Our phone lines are operational and we continue to respond to emails within 24 hours. Please be reminded it is important to make sure your contact information is up to […] Read More
Resource – Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety
See a useful website here if you need any resources with regards to dealing with anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic
Manitoba Health/Shared Health – COVID-19 Sick Benefit EI Update
See update here
Resource – Manitoba Health COVID-19 Stress Reduction and iCBT
See a Question & Answer resource about iCBT here
March 27 – CDHM Update for COVID-19 Pandemic – MUST READ
Good Afternoon Any registrant, who attended the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver, and is demonstrating ANY symptoms of COVID-19, is required to call Health Links at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 and identify themselves as a healthcare provider who attended the Conference in British Columbia. There are a number of resources available to assist you and your […] Read More
March 25 – Guidance and Support Tools for Mental Wellness and COVID-19
Shared Health Manitoba – Guidance and Tools to Support Mental Wellness Manitoba Health – Managing Stress during COVID-19 Seattle Children’s Hospital – Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19
To All CDHM Registrants – Reminder to Update Your Contact Information
It is important for CDHM to have current contact information for all regulated dental hygienists during the current health crisis. If your situation has changed in recent weeks please make sure we have your most current contact information, including email. To change your information, log into your Alinity account and make the changes so you […] Read More
March 24 – MHSAL Shared Health COVID-19 Incident Management Situation Status Report #38
See the Report here
March 23 CDHM COVID-19 Update and CCP Extension
Good Afternoon In the wake of the COVID pandemic, the following information is provided for your review. Directive from Shared Health Relating to Elective and Non-Essential Services for Health Care Providers See the Directive here CDHM Guiding Document See the previously circulated CDHM recommendation to suspend all elective and non-essential dental hygiene services here CCP […] Read More
March 22 MHSAL Shared Health COVID-19 – Directive Regarding Non-Essential Services
See the Directive here
March 22 – MHSAL Shared Health COVID-19 Incident Management Situation Status Report #37
See the report here
March 22 – Health Workforce/Shared Health Manitoba Media Bulletin: COVID-19 Bulletin #26
See Bulletin here
March 22 COVID-19 Updates to Screening Documents, Algorithms & Fact Sheets
Information and resources are being regularly updated at the links below. Please review and share as appropriate with leadership, sites, physicians and partners in long term care. New & Updated Information by section: Latest Operational Updates: Media bulletin #27 https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=47160 Resources for Staff and Sites: COVID-19 screening fact sheet https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-screening-fact-sheet.pdf Community testing locations https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-testing-protocols-for-pcps.pdf UPDATED Testing site volume reporting https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-testing-site-data-instructions.pdf UPDATED […] Read More
March 20 – COVID-19 Update
As most of you are probably aware the Manitoba government has declared a state of emergency in this province as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to everyone for working towards social distancing and self-quarantining, both professionally and personally. It is apparent that dental hygienists remain ready and willing to respect the health […] Read More
March 19 – COVID-19 Update
March 19th Message for CDHM Registrants We are all now coming to terms with how COVID-19 is, and will be, affecting our lives. CDHM will continue to provide updates that impact the profession of dental hygiene. Daily updates, in the form of concise bulletins from the Ministry are available at the link below. We recommend […] Read More
MHSAL/Shared Health COVID-19 Incident Management Situation Status Report #033
See the report here
March 18 – Message to Registrants – CDHM Staff Working Remotely
To CDHM Registrants The CDHM staff will now be providing all essential services by working remotely to help Manitoba minimize the spread of COVID -19, all office functions remain operational. Emails and telephone calls will continue to be answered as normal, but we anticipate an increase in volume. We will return all messages within 24 […] Read More
March 17 – Recommendation for Registrants Regarding COVID-19
See the COVID-19 announcement made March 17 here
March 17 – COVID-19 Updates from Manitoba Health and Shared Health
See the Shared Health Bulletin #17 See the Manitoba Health update here