Workplace Wellbeing
The SMA Workplace Wellbeing team supports SMA members who need assistance in responding to complaints, disciplinary proceedings, audits by external organizations, and who need support to resolve issues (e.g., conflict) in the workplace.
All matters shared by members are kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties — except with the express consent of the physician. The services work in cooperation with key stakeholders (e.g., Saskatchewan Health Authority, Canadian Medical Protective Association), but only when a physician consents to this cooperation.
- Patient complaints to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) or the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)
- Formal interviews with CPSS officials, CPSS Council, or any quality committee of CPSS
- Disciplinary proceedings by either CPSS or the SHA
- Audits by the Joint Medical Professional Review Committee
- Other actions by the SHA
- Formal interviews, investigations, disciplinary proceedings, or conflicts with the College of Medicine that affect medical learners review of employment, Return in Service (RIS) contracts, or both.
- Supporting and advocating on behalf of members experiencing challenging or unsupportive work environments.
- Support, education, implementation, and problem resolution regarding electronic medical records (EMRs).
- Advocacy, on behalf of physicians, with the Ministry of Health regarding health system reform.
- Advise and support members who are in direct conflict with hospitals, coworkers, or patients on strategies to respond to conflict, provide 3rd party intervention to address issues, or both.
- Help members prepare any written response required or advisable, act as an advocate on the member’s behalf, or accompany the member to any interview or hearing.
- Advise members if a referral of the matter to CMPA or other legal counsel is deemed to be appropriate.
- Report to the SMA Board matters which appear to be unfair or biased, and which may require the Board’s intervention.
All SMA members are eligible for support from the SMA Workplace wellbeing team.
While the onus for requesting assistance rests with you, physicians are strongly encouraged to seek the support and expertise of the Workplace Wellbeing Team.
For support, please call SMA’s reception on 306-244-2196 or 1-800-667-3781 and ask to speak to a member of the Workplace Wellbeing Team, or email: workplace.wellbeing@sma.sk.ca.
We will respond to you within one working day.
The SMA has partnered with the Mayo Clinic to make their Well-Being App available to Saskatchewan Physicians.
The Well-Being Index is a 100% anonymous, web-based tool used to evaluate multiple dimensions of distress in just a few questions. It’s designed to measure burnout, provide valuable resources, and allow users to compare their scores to their peers as well as track progress over time to promote self-awareness.
Resources include topics such as stress and resiliency, emotional concerns, career and professional development and relationship and work-life balance, amongst other topics.
Download the Mayo Well-Being Application from the Apple App Store here.
Download the Mayo Well-Being Application from the Google Play Store here.
Access the Mayo Well-Being Application in your web browser here.
CoMPAS was established to create and support professional connections and relationships amongst physician peers. It is open to all physicians! If you think a peer supported pathway would help you better navigate challenges in clinic care, exam preparedness, leadership development, research, and personal balance/wellness – CoMPAS is the program for you.
Physicians in their first five years of practice in Saskatchewan can enroll as a Coach/Mentee, regardless of their scope of practice, specialty of practice, or their practice location (Rural/Urban). We hope that each Coach Mentee Pair (CMP) feels more ready for the practice of medicine, and connected to the community you serve in. As a more experienced physician in Saskatchewan, Coaches/Mentors with more than 5 years of practice in Saskatchewan, will be trained and regularly supported to be ready to help their peers become more successful in the first years of practice!
All physicians are welcome to apply into CoMPAS! Click here to apply.