Peer Chat: A New Engagement Session for the Client/Patient Handling Community of Practice

Our first peer chat session introduces a new method of Client/Patient Handling Community of Practice member engagement focused on discussion, peer support, and shared problem-solving. In response to member inquiries about performing client and patient care in awkward postures, this interactive virtual session will bring together small groups of practitioners to exchange challenges, strategies, and practical approaches.

This one-hour virtual session will be facilitated by three CRE-MSD Network Researchers with expertise supporting practitioners such as firefighters and personal support workers. Participants will join one of three breakout groups (up to 10 people in each group) for a 25-minute guided discussion, followed by a large-group report-back, wrap-up, and next steps.

Format

• Welcome, purpose, and process (5 min)
• Small-group discussions with facilitators and scribes (25 min)
• Large-group report back (15 min)
• Wrap-up and next steps (15 min)

This is a free, virtual, interactive session. If you're interested in participating, please complete the registration form below.

NOTE: Registration is limited to 30 participants. Submitting the registration form does not guarantee you a spot. Registration confirmations and wait-list notifications (if applicable) will be sent in January 2026.

For assistance, please contact Betina Butler at bbutler@uwaterloo.ca.