Home Oxygen Tester Working Group Needs & Purpose Survey

Lung Saskatchewan has been hosting a Home Oxygen Working Group to provide a forum for oxygen testers to discuss current issues, emerging trends, and practice-related topics. At this time, we are undertaking a review of the group’s purpose to ensure meetings are a meaningful and effective use of participants’ time and lead to actionable outcomes.

Your responses to the questions below will help inform the future role, focus, and structure of this working group

1.What do you believe should be the primary purpose of an oxygen policy and practice working group in Saskatchewan?

Share best practices across settings (acute, community, home care, rural/remote)

Inform provincial policy or funding decisions

Develop clinical guidance or recommendations (ie. testing procedures, oximeter brand etc.)

Address patient safety and quality of care issues

Improve system coordination and transitions of care

Advocate for practice-informed policy change

Other (please specify)

2.What problem(s) related to oxygen therapy in Saskatchewan most urgently need a coordinated discussion?

4.What tangible outcomes should come from working group meetings? (Select all that apply)

Written recommendations or briefing notes

Practice-informed policy guidance

Identification of quick wins or system improvements

Shared provincial principles or standards

Clear next steps for advocacy or engagement

Improved communication across disciplines and settings

Other (please specify)

5.How would you define a successful working group meeting?

6.What role do you think this working group should primarily play?

Advisory to government or health authorities

Practice-based evidence and knowledge sharing

Problem-solving specific system issues

Advocacy and policy influence

Other (please specify)

7.Which stakeholders and professional roles are essential for an effective home oxygen working group?

Other (please specify)

8.Is there a lead person from the SHA for home oxygen?

No

Unsure

Yes