Learn more about Jessie Lepage and <\/strong>Airmedic\u2019s Cultural Safeguarding Committee <\/strong>for First Nations and Inuit.<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Jessie](\"http:\/\/nouveau.airmedic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LEPAGE_Jessie_Photo-officielle_1-1-scaled-1.jpg\")
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What drew you to Airmedic? <\/strong><\/h3>\nNot long ago, I was also a respiratory therapist within the company. At that time, I was also teaching respiratory therapy at Coll\u00e8ge de Rosemont. To maintain a connection with the clinical field, I joined Airmedic. On top of that, several elements attracted me: the challenges, the environment, and especially the patient population. About 65% of the patients come from Indigenous Peoples. That convinced me to embark on this journey.<\/strong> <\/p>\nWhat does a typical workday look like for you? <\/strong><\/h3>\nProject follow-ups, contacting our various speakers\/trainers, scheduling meetings and the calendar, etc.<\/p>\n
What do you think is little known about the Cultural Safeguarding Committee? <\/strong><\/h3>\nI believe the committee is well known at Airmedic, as the company communicates a lot about it. However, the term \u201ccultural safeguarding\u201d remains unclear for many. Since it is a term associated with the healthcare field, healthcare professionals are familiar with the concept. However, I believe for the rest of the employees, it can be more abstract. To address this, I give the training \u201cCultural Safeguarding: What is it? And why?\u201d This allows me to clearly explain what this concept is and why it is essential. <\/p>\n
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What is the greatest benefit of the Cultural Safeguarding Committee? <\/strong><\/h3>\nThe main benefits of the committee are as follows. First, the committee\u2019s primary objective is to ensure culturally safe care for patients from Indigenous Peoples. This care must be delivered with humanity, respect, and dignity. We cannot yet claim this as a benefit, since the committee cannot speak on behalf of First Nations and Inuit, but I believe it is important to mention. <\/p>\n
Additionally, the committee provides all company employees with training and information on the realities, cultures, and history of Indigenous peoples. For most Quebecers, these topics are often unknown, abstract, or inaccurate. Finally, everything presented by the committee also allows field professionals to adopt a different and more inclusive patient approach when dealing with individuals from First Nations and Inuit communities. <\/p>\n
What is the most challenging aspect of your position? <\/strong><\/h3>\nActually, nothing! I chair a profoundly human committee. The trainings, conferences, and meetings are all focused on listening and respect. And above all, I work with a wonderful colleague and a company director who gives us her full trust. <\/p>\n
What do you enjoy most about your position? <\/strong><\/h3>\nBuilding human connections! The trainings and discussions offered by the committee bring together all members of the organization, regardless of their role. It\u2019s touching to see so much open-mindedness, especially on a topic that can sometimes be difficult. Also, the meetings, exchanges, and human moments shared with members of the various Indigenous communities we have the chance to engage with are incredibly rewarding. These moments teach us so much! <\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nNot long ago, I was also a respiratory therapist within the company. At that time, I was also teaching respiratory therapy at Coll\u00e8ge de Rosemont. To maintain a connection with the clinical field, I joined Airmedic. On top of that, several elements attracted me: the challenges, the environment, and especially the patient population. About 65% of the patients come from Indigenous Peoples. That convinced me to embark on this journey.<\/strong> <\/p>\n Project follow-ups, contacting our various speakers\/trainers, scheduling meetings and the calendar, etc.<\/p>\n I believe the committee is well known at Airmedic, as the company communicates a lot about it. However, the term \u201ccultural safeguarding\u201d remains unclear for many. Since it is a term associated with the healthcare field, healthcare professionals are familiar with the concept. However, I believe for the rest of the employees, it can be more abstract. To address this, I give the training \u201cCultural Safeguarding: What is it? And why?\u201d This allows me to clearly explain what this concept is and why it is essential. <\/p>\n The main benefits of the committee are as follows. First, the committee\u2019s primary objective is to ensure culturally safe care for patients from Indigenous Peoples. This care must be delivered with humanity, respect, and dignity. We cannot yet claim this as a benefit, since the committee cannot speak on behalf of First Nations and Inuit, but I believe it is important to mention. <\/p>\n Additionally, the committee provides all company employees with training and information on the realities, cultures, and history of Indigenous peoples. For most Quebecers, these topics are often unknown, abstract, or inaccurate. Finally, everything presented by the committee also allows field professionals to adopt a different and more inclusive patient approach when dealing with individuals from First Nations and Inuit communities. <\/p>\n Actually, nothing! I chair a profoundly human committee. The trainings, conferences, and meetings are all focused on listening and respect. And above all, I work with a wonderful colleague and a company director who gives us her full trust. <\/p>\n Building human connections! The trainings and discussions offered by the committee bring together all members of the organization, regardless of their role. It\u2019s touching to see so much open-mindedness, especially on a topic that can sometimes be difficult. Also, the meetings, exchanges, and human moments shared with members of the various Indigenous communities we have the chance to engage with are incredibly rewarding. These moments teach us so much! <\/p>\nWhat does a typical workday look like for you? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
What do you think is little known about the Cultural Safeguarding Committee? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nWhat is the greatest benefit of the Cultural Safeguarding Committee? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
What is the most challenging aspect of your position? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
What do you enjoy most about your position? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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