The Team
WOAHSHEN
Sub-Committees
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The Health Human Resources Subcommittee focuses on addressing workforce challenges within academic health sciences and hospitals. This includes strategies for recruitment, retention, and development of healthcare professionals, ensuring a sustainable and well-supported workforce. The subcommittee also explores innovative approaches to training and education to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
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The Infection Prevention and Control Subcommittee is dedicated to enhancing best practices in infection prevention across academic and healthcare institutions. This includes developing and sharing protocols, implementing evidence-based strategies, and fostering collaboration to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections. The subcommittee also plays a key role in ensuring learners and staff are equipped with the latest knowledge and resources to maintain a safe environment.
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The Occupational Health and Safety Subcommittee is committed to promoting the well-being of healthcare workers and learners by identifying and mitigating workplace hazards. This includes addressing physical, psychological, and ergonomic risks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a culture of safety in healthcare and academic settings.
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The Learner Onboarding Subcommittee focuses on streamlining the integration of students and trainees into healthcare environments. This includes standardizing onboarding processes, improving access to essential training and resources, and enhancing the overall learner experience. The subcommittee aims to create a seamless transition for learners while ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute effectively in their respective roles.
Responsibilities of Co-Chairs: WOAHSHEN Co-Chairs will act as main contact points, organize meetings, and coordinate other activities as needed.
Co-Chairs
Anne Bialachowski
Infection Prevention and Control
Adam Palmer
Occupational Health and Safety
Azim Gangji
Learner Onboarding/ Professionalism and Learning Environments
Seema Sharma
Occupational Health and Safety
Nelly Javanrouh
Learner Onboarding
Wendy Lawson
Professionalism and Learning Environment
Joanna Pierazzo
Health Human Resources
Robert Whyte
Professionalism and Learning Environments
Leslie Gillies
Health Human Resources
Patricia Hartnet
Infection Prevention and Control
Sub-Committee Members
OHS Members
Seema Sharma - (co-chair)
Adam Palmer - (co-chair)
Azim Gangji
Jonas Scott
Les Steinberg
Monireh Faghihi
Thomas Longland
Lisa Barrow Boisson
Eric Quach
Alexis Gamble
Shanna Wilson
Robert Whyte
Patricia Hartnett
Erin O'Connell
Ashley Waito
Alison Fox-Robichaud
Jacqueline Vlahos
Monica Spekkens
Jessica Directo
Steve Jamieson
Heidi Clay
HHR Members
Leslie Gillies (co- chair)
Joanna Pierazzo (co-chair)
Les Steinberg
Monireh Faghihi
Jonas Scott
Clare Mitchell
Huyam Hamilton
Laura Thomas
Stephanie Godby
Lindsay Anderson
Jane Loncke
Dianne Norman
Kristen Burrows
Erika Unelli
Erin O’Connell
Zeau Ismail
Sandra VanderKaay
Brenda Mcguirk
Sara Pereira
Paulette Clannon
Nancy Fenton
Karyn Taplay
Courtney Evers
Victoria Crowder-Bansen
Brenda Henderson
Kimberley Snage
Larissa Calderone
Lindsay Femiak
IPAC Members
Anne Bialachowski (co-chair)
Patricia Hartnett (co-chair)
Azim Gangji
Jonas Scott
Monireh Faghihi
Erin O'Connell
Hala Basheer
Murtuza Diwan
Shelley Schmidt
Jessica Directo
Manish Patel
Nancy Peddle
John Kargbo
Bois Marufov
Eva Hatzis
Carla Feltrin
Stefania Cloutier
Mark Jefferson
Lindsay Hampton-Hampejskova
Learner Onboarding
Azim Gangji (co-chair)
Christopher Henderson (co-chair)
Moni Faghihi
Leslie Gillies
Robert Whyte
Wendy Lawson
Adam Prieur
Leslie Steinberg
Paulette Clannon
Jessica Directo
Leslie Motz
Nancy Fenton
Victoria Crowder-Bansen
Shelley MacRae
Dianne Norman
Linda Foley
Zuher Zeau Ismail
Alison Fox-Robichaud
Tiffany Tukums
Li Peckan
Laura Milne
Radu Vestemean
Hamilton Health Sciences
McMaster University
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
McMaster University
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Mohawk College
Niagara Health
Mohawk College
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton Health Sciences
McMaster University
McMaster University
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
Niagara Health
McMaster - Occupational Therapy
St. Mary's General Hospital
Joseph Brant Hospital
St. Mary's General Hospital
McMaster University
Brock University
Niagara College
Grand River Hospital
Grand River Hospital
Grand River Hospital
Grand River Hospital
WRHN
St. Joseph's Healthcare
Niagara
St. Joseph's Healthcare
HHS
McMaster
Mohawk College
St. Joseph's Healthcare
St. Joseph's Healthcare
St. Mary's General Hospital
Mohawk College
Joseph Brant Hospital
McMaster
Waterloo Regional Health Network
Waterloo Regional Health Network
HHS
Norfolk General Hospital
Hotel Dieu Shaver
Hamilton Health Sciences
Waterloo Regional Health Network
Waterloo Regional Health Network
Waterloo Regional Health Network
NirvSystem
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
McMaster University
McMaster University; St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Niagara Health
Joseph Brant Hospital
Grand River Hospital
Halton Healthcare
St. Mary's General Hospital
McMaster University
McMaster University
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
McMaster University
Hamilton Health Sciences
Halton Healthcare
Hamilton Health Sciences
Mohawk College
Hamilton Health Sciences
Grand River Hospital
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
McMaster University
McMaster University; St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
Joe Brant
Halton Health Care
St. Mary's / Grand River
Mohawk College
Niagara Health
Brantford
Halton Health Care
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences
Niagara
Halton Health Care
Hamilton Health Sciences
Niagara Health