As of today, no changes have been made to pandemic oxygen funding and oxygen renewal testing is still being delayed by 6 months.
If you are still unable to do testing in your area due to COVID-19, you can refer your client to another test site or have the MD/NP send in a SAIL Application for oxygen funding to SAIL stating “Testing not available due to COVID-19” and the client should get oxygen funding.
SAIL is encouraging you to do as much testing as possible to prevent future issues.
Upcoming Tester Workshops
The next online Home Oxygen Tester Workshop is on June 7, 2022 at 1 PM.
Please download a Home Oxygen Tester Handbook and review prior to attending.
Lung Sask's Tech Team has developed a new database to keep track of Tester's contact information and certification dates. You may notice that you have now been getting automated recertification reminders. You can recertify by completing the online quiz or attending a workshop, followed up with the quiz. We suggest recertification at least every 2 years.
The Inspired Breathing Conference brings us together and unites us in lung health: family physicians, respiratory specialists, allied health care professionals, and respiratory educators.
Jaris Swidrowich, Pharmacist will present on cultural safety in healthcare and the service industry with respect to Indigenous Peoples during this free webinar.
Our Lung Helpline is a free, confidential lung information service, managed by Certified Respiratory Educators who are Registered Nurses. To speak with an educator, call 1-833-385-LUNG (5864).
Caring Breaths is a financial reimbursement program created to supporting programs, services and medical equipment to improve lung health for patients and caregivers in Saskatchewan.
Do you know that you can still participate in the Sask Long COVID Study, even if you have not been diagnosed with COVID-19?
We are looking for volunteers with various experiences with COVID-19. ALL adults 18 and over are invited to participate. We are in search of volunteers who are experiencing symptoms of Long COVID; had COVID-19 but are NOT experiencing Long COVID symptoms; and those who have NOT had COVID-19 to take part in this study.
