{"id":17557,"date":"2024-07-13T16:08:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T20:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/?p=17557"},"modified":"2024-09-12T21:03:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T01:03:13","slug":"know-your-national-medical-advisory-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/2024\/07\/know-your-national-medical-advisory-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your National \u2013 Medical Advisory Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (<\/span><\/i><\/b>kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a>)<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last month, we explained how the national management committee functions. In May\u2019s member newsletter, we outlined how the CSP board of directors functions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For July, we are outlining what the medical advisory committee does (also known as the MAC), and who makes up this committee.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

General overview of the medical advisory committee (MAC)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The MAC is made up of medical professionals that may also be current CSP members or were active patrollers in the past. Most often, MAC members are physicians. The range of expertise among committee members includes family medicine, sports medicine, emergency medicine, orthopaedics, and trauma surgery. A new committee member is joining with experience in wilderness medicine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The MAC sets the standards for the medical care aspect of a patroller\u2019s day. They review, edit and approve the first aid components of the manual and extended protocols, respond to requests for changes and clarifications, and answer questions as they arise.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Long associated with the Training and Development portfolio, it now reports to the Board of Directors. However, it continues to work closely with the Training and Development portfolio to ensure that practice updates can be observed and adopted by all members of the Patrol across the country in a timely manner.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our MAC members are recognized leaders in their own fields, which allows the CSP to lead rather than follow the evolution of first responder care in Canada.<\/div><\/div>\n

Meeting structure and frequency<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pre COVID-19, the MAC would meet in person at two-year intervals and for virtual meetings as required. Due to pandemic restrictions, this regular schedule of in-person meetings was halted, and the committee is discussing with the board what a new operating approach will look like in terms of the format and frequency of meetings. The MAC met in person as a group, at the Modernization Symposium held in Calgary, Alberta in May 2023.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How are committee members selected and how long do they serve on the committee?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

MAC members are appointed by the board, after consultation with the existing MAC members. They either identify themselves as interested or are identified by zone and division leaders. There is no set term limit to be a MAC member. One committee member joined CSP as a patroller in 1988 and became a member of the MAC about 1995. MAC members contribute for as long as they are able with their other professional and life commitments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The current committee is seven members.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does this committee impact you as a patroller?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Maintaining currency and best practices is crucial to ensure the CSP meets national standards. So, the efforts of the MAC directly affect you in your day-to-day patrol duties.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You will recall how in your annual requalification, there are often updates that must be observed to sections of our AFA training. Those additions or modification to treatment delivery come out of the work the MAC members do.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Example 1<\/span><\/b> - In this current requalification cycle, there is an update around treating trench foot. Thanks to the collaboration of the highly skilled and experienced doctors on the MAC, our training materials were deemed necessary to be adjusted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Example 2<\/span><\/b> - <\/span>As an instructor trainer, you may have seen some significant changes in head, neck, and spine immobilization protocols. These were initiated by the MAC to ensure currency to others in the practicing first aid community and changing standards in the field.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your MAC members\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Here is a list of medical advisory committee members. We\u2019ve asked each individual to share a little about themselves so you can get to know each person.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Click on each name to expand their profile.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Question 1:<\/strong> What is your area of medical practice or specialty? <\/span>Family medicine, chronic pain management. I had a sports medicine practice back in the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How long have you been in practice, and where?<\/span>\u00a0 I finished residency at the University of Calgary in 1988 and have stayed in the same city.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> How long have you been a member of the MAC?<\/span> I joined the MAC in 1995, after a couple of years of collaboration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> What surprises you the most about the ski patrollers you've worked alongside? <\/span>I've always been impressed with the CSP members skills, energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. That and some outsized personalities! Then again, that's not really a surprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Where do you ski most often? <\/span>I spent most of my career as an active patroller in Calgary Zone at Mount Norquay, until life caught up with me. Since leaving my pack behind you'll find me at any of the Calgary Zone hills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6:<\/strong> What is your favourite food or beverage to enjoy when out skiing or snowboarding?<\/span> I recommend a balanced diet from all of the four essential food groups for ski patrollers: Bacon, caffeine, chocolate and Guinness. In any order.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Question 1:<\/strong> What is your area of medical practice or specialty? <\/span>Family medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How long have you been in practice, and where? <\/span>Forty-four years in Fredericton, New Brunswick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> How long have you been a member of the MAC? <\/span>On and off since 1983.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> What surprises you the most about the ski patrollers you've worked alongside? <\/span>The enthusiasm shown by young patrollers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Where do you ski most often? <\/span>Crabbe Mountain in New Brunswick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6:<\/strong> What is your favourite food or beverage to enjoy when out skiing or snowboarding? <\/span>Hot coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Question 1:<\/strong> What is your area of medical practice or specialty? <\/span>Vascular surgery and renal transplantation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How long have you been in practice, and where? <\/span>Initially Nova Scotia for 10 years as a general and vascular surgeon and for the last 14 years at Sherbrooke University as a vascular and transplant surgeon. I teach medicine as a full professor at the University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> How long have you been a member of the MAC? <\/span>Since 2010, hence 14 years now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> What surprises you the most about the ski patrollers you've worked alongside? <\/span>Most are truly passionate about it and yes, the pleasure of skiing is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Where do you ski most often? In the Eastern <\/span><\/span>Townships at Mount Orford.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6:<\/strong> What is your favourite food or beverage to enjoy when out skiing or snowboarding? <\/span>Cup of coffee and as well the occasional waffle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Question 1:<\/strong> What is your area of medical practice or specialty? <\/span>Orthopedics, sport and exercise medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How long have you been in practice, and where? <\/span>Twenty-three years; one in Vancouver, five in Calgary, 17 in Fredericton.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> How long have you been a member of the MAC? <\/span>One year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> What surprises you the most about the ski patrollers you've worked alongside? <\/span>Work ethic, good health care skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Where do you ski most often? <\/span>Crabbe Mountain, New Brunswick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6: What is your favourite food or beverage to enjoy when out skiing or snowboarding? <\/span>Latte!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Question 1:<\/strong> What is your area of medical practice or specialty? <\/span>Orthopaedic sport medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How long have you been in practice, and where? <\/span>Thirty-three years in Banff, Alberta.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> How long have you been a member of the MAC? <\/span>Twenty-plus years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> What surprises you the most about the ski patrollers you've worked alongside? <\/span>Their professionalism and their thirst for knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Where do you ski most often? <\/span>The backcountry. Then Lake Louise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6:<\/strong> What is your favourite food or beverage to enjoy when out skiing or snowboarding? <\/span>Burger and fries and a cafe mocha.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Question 1:<\/strong> What is your area of medical practice or specialty? <\/span>Emergency medicine - CCFP(EM) [Certification in the College of Family Physicians special competency in emergency medicine.]<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How long have you been in practice, and where? <\/span>I've been in practice for six years. Because I'm in the military I move frequently. Over the last six years I've lived and worked in Ontario, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and B.C. I currently call Kamloops, B.C., home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> How long have you been a member of the MAC? <\/span>Since 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> What surprises you the most about the ski patrollers you've worked alongside?<\/span> The high quality and professional medical care that they provide in challenging conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Where do you ski most often?<\/span> Sun Peaks, in B.C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6:<\/strong> What is your favourite food or beverage to enjoy when out skiing or snowboarding? <\/span>A big bowl of chilli is a great way to warm up at lunch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Question 1:<\/strong> What is your area of medical practice or specialty? <\/span>Emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How long have you been in practice, and where? <\/span>Twenty-seven years, Canmore Hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> How long have you been a member of the MAC? <\/span>Three years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> What surprises you the most about the ski patrollers you've worked alongside? <\/span>How awesome they are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Where do you ski most often? <\/span>Lake Louise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6:<\/strong> What is your favourite food or beverage to enjoy when out skiing or snowboarding? <\/span>Mocha and a mixed berry bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Next issue<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Next month, we will take a closer look at the CSP Financial Oversight Committee \u2013 its function and its members.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca)\u00a0 Last month, we explained how the national management committee functions. In May\u2019s member newsletter, we outlined how the CSP board of directors functions.\u00a0 For July, we are outlining what the medical<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17558,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[389,494],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-389","category-july-2024"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17557"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17975,"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17557\/revisions\/17975"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}