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OUR MISSION:
The Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association (SPA) will:
- Represent, support and promote the physiotherapy profession in Saskatchewan;
- Foster excellence and innovation in practice, education and research; and
- Advocate for equitable access to physiotherapy.
OUR VISION:
Collective voice for physiotherapy in Saskatchewan to make our profession indispensable and accessible to all.
Membership with the SPA has many benefits, including significant discounts on professional liability insurance through CPA, professional development through educational workshops, conferences and courses, and an opportunity to participate in setting the agenda for physiotherapy in the years ahead.
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PPE suppliers (last updated June 16, 2020)
In response to member queries, we have put together the following list of PPE suppliers. This list will be updated as we learn of additional vendors. Note: SPA cannot verify the quality or suitability of any products in meeting requirements or safety standards. SPA is not endorsing particular vendors but rather providing information only.
- Saskatchewan government's list of PPE suppliers: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/-/media/files/coronavirus/covid-business/personal-protective-equipment-suppliers.pdf
- Landale Signs has re-tooled their facility to produce essential COVID-related PPE as well as other associated products such as physical distancing items: https://landaleguards.ca/
- Polymershapes has sneeze guards in stock and can produce custom guards with 1.5 weeks lead time; see their CoronaGuard and ThermoGuard brochures
- Rosewood Pharmasave in Saskatoon has indicated that they are expecting Health Canada approved surgical masks by early May. If members call, they can inquire about placing larger orders in the future. For next week, call the store by end of day April 29. Orders are placed weekly following that date.
- Schaan Healthcare Products is a local Saskatchewan distributor of medical and surgical supplies and currently the prime vendor for the Saskatchewan Health Authority for all general medical and surgical products, including key PPE products. Click here for available products and contact information.
- Second Barrier, Saskatchewan supplier of Health Canada approved face shields: https://secondbarrier.com/
- Stevens Healthcare has non-contact thermometers for $220 each as well as varioius types of Health Canada approved face masks available; contact Brenda BeavisFrey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 306-241-2068
- Swish-Kemsol, a Saskatchewan company selling Canadian-made (visit their Manufacturing Website), Health Canada approved hand sanitizers (NPN 80099138) and hard surface disinfectants for COVID 19 (DIN 02469111 & DIN 02489740). PPE sold through a partnership with Ronco. Call for availability and pricing (800) 667-8113. Complete Jan/San Supplier.
- Wood Wyant, supplier of cleaning chemicals and equipment, gloves and hand sanitizer: Message from Wood Wyant, Info on SABER cleaners, Price list for high priority items
Please monitor CPA's "Clinic Reopening" resources for other suppliers, provincial clinic reopening guidelines, and CPA's update on PPE: https://physiotherapy.ca/clinic-reopening
SPA and CPA are also actively advocating with the government for access to PPE.
Following our April 25 panel discussion on telehealth was a presentation on PPE by Brenda Beavis Frey with Stevens Healthcare. Click here to see a helpful document summarizing the questions and answers regarding PPE. You can listen to the presentation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uFRSKiBavFE
Recent publications of School of PT Faculty
The School of PT and SHIRP have assisted SPA with compiling a list of recent publications by the School of PT faculty including information for SPA members to access the articles.
For licensed health care practitioners in Saskatchewan, these articles are available free through the Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP). To get access to the articles, an account with SHIRP is required. There is no charge to obtain an account and all the resources are available to licensed Saskatchewan practitioners free of charge.
Click here to access the list of articles. Congratulations to the School of PT Faculty for all of the amazing research, analysis and success in publishing!
SPA Membership Benefits
There are valuable benefits to being a member in our provincial professional association (SPA), and many of SPA's Presidents, board members and committee members have gone on to healthcare leadership and management roles.
The spotlight showcasing how membership and particpation on the Board or Directors can benefit you, key priorities and where we are focusing our efforts can be reviewed here.
Join The SPA
SPA membership is open to licensed Physical Therapists. Membership offers many benefits including access to great resources, access to comprehensive professional insurance programs and the opportunity to contribute to a unified voice for the profession.