(1/2) From AMA: "Physicians and frontline health care workers have taken tremendous risks during this pandemic, and we continue today risking our own safety and well-being—putting our families at risk—to treat mostly unvaccinated people afflicted with COVID-19."

The first rule of being an effective change agent is "you can't make change happen on your own". However clever, creative or passionate we might be, we are challenging an existing system & we can only create change through & with others. Find your trampoline. Thanks Janis Ozolins

gifted “jonathan livingston seagull” to my partner. easy little book to read over a cup of coffee. after reading it, she looks at me and says “there’s a lot to unpack there.” she’s a psychologist.

2021 version Ottawa Decision Support Tutorial is available open access in English and French at decisionaid.ohri.ca #sdm France Legare Laura Boland

Leapfrog has launched new features on our public reporting website to help consumers find safe, high-quality care. You can now search for surgery centers and hospitals by procedure and area of interest, and compare facilities side-by-side. Check it out ➡️bit.ly/3911eo6

I don’t know who to credit for this picture and quote - but the message is too important to not share. Take 2 minutes to ponder it please.

Two great conferences going on this week for medical decision making and health communication: follow #SMDM21 and #ICCH21 for latest research from around the world Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) ACH

For International Infection Prevention Week #IIPW, I celebrate these amazing #advocates who have been working on #PatientSafety and #infectionprevention for years! Patient Safety Action Network (PSAN) PatientSafety ASAP Patty Skolnik Helen Haskell Lori Nerbonne Patricia Kelmar Armando Nahum Carole Moss, Founder Nile’s Project Empower People Lisa Freeman

Alicia Cole Patient Safety Action Network (PSAN) PatientSafety ASAP Patty Skolnik Helen Haskell Lori Nerbonne Armando Nahum Carole Moss, Founder Nile’s Project Empower People Lisa Freeman Hats off to you Alicia Cole . So many amazing advocates working so hard to save lives!

"Everyone shines given the right lighting". That's our job as leaders. Thank you Sherrill Knezel

Great thoughts for kindness during this holiday time!

A reminder to check in with each other, especially during stressful times. You might not know exactly how much people and their loved ones are being impacted by world events.

lizandmollie We used this infographic this week in our staff meeting thank you. It’s really powerful. And a great reminder to keep supporting each other #BeKindAlways

.Jonathan Cohn: Advocates for seniors and people with disabilities say the Biden plan could be the most significant effort to improve nursing home quality since the 1980s. huffpost.com/entry/nursing-… via HuffPost Politics

When you think about the #SMDM22 meeting theme, think broadly! Beyond race/ethnicity and SES: Men vs. women Elderly populations vs. other adults vs. youth Sexual & gender minority populations Physical vs. mental health Methods for unpacking heterogeneity Endless possibilities!

To all the heroes who’ve given their lives for our country… today, and everyday, we Thank You! Your sacrifice and bravery will forever be treasured. #MemorialDay

Soon-to-be-interns, I have a piece of advice that has never failed: when you have a sick patient who needs a bunch of things done, plant yourself at a computer outside the patient’s room & don’t leave until the patient is better or transferred to ICU.

Norwegian Forest Cat. That tail though.

I’m not doing indoor dining, and I still wear a mask in crowded indoor spaces. While most in US have chosen to be less careful, in this 🧵 I’ll review the logic & math behind my decisions, hoping that some of you will find them useful in navigating today’s Covid landscape. (1/25)