Break Room Capacity and IPAC Requirements

Shared on behalf of Jennifer Wintermans, VP Quality & Corporate Affairs, COVID-19 Lead


Please note that during Accreditation (the week of May 16-19, 2022) that the Executive Board Room, Auditorium A, ICP Main Meeting Room, ICP Video Conference Room will be used for site meetings and therefore will not be available to be used for the lunch period.  See attached for more details on the Accreditation schedule. 

As a reminder, please do not add chairs to break room areas. Breaches of IPAC protocols in common spaces can be a source of COVID-19 outbreaks. Please be mindful of IPAC protocols when using break rooms and adhere to the following guidelines for common areas such as lounges, break rooms and meeting rooms:

  • Breaks should be staggered to minimize congestion;
  • Abide by the posted reduced room capacity limits, ideally only one person at a time (specifically inpatient units);
  • Use the cafeteria or alternate spaces (see below) if the department break room is at capacity;
  • Maintain two meters of physical distance unless separated by a physical barrier;
  • Level 3 or higher masks and eye protection must be worn at all times except when seated AND eating or drinking;
  • Do not remove, move or add any furniture to a room;
  • Cleaning supplies are available in each room. Staff are expected to clean surfaces before and after each use.
  • Staff on work-isolation protocols must isolate during break/meal periods. 

In an effort to continue to provide additional spaces to staff working within the Hospital and to promote physical distancing, meeting rooms listed below will continue to be available during the lunch period (11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Monday to Friday). 

RoomLocationUsers
Forensic Mental Health Conference Room1061Forensic Mental Health Staff
Maintenance Conference Room1354Maintenance Staff
Cardiac Rehab1444Rehab Staff
Conference Room1476Suite 1400 Staff
Women & Children’s Conference Room1524Women & Children’s Staff
Common Room1550Patient Care Services Staff
Volunteer Services2007Volunteer Services, Seasons Gift Shop, Spiritual Care Services, HELP & Screening Staff
Group Therapy Room2020Adult Metal Health Staff
Group Therapy Room2022Adult Mental Health Staff
ICP Video Conference Room2171Integrated Cancer Program Staff
ICP Main Meeting Room2178Integrated Cancer Program Staff & 2nd Floor Admin Staff
Utilization Management Room 12355ACU & Renal Staff
Utilization Management Room 22354ACU & Renal
Renal Conference Room2359Renal Staff
Diagnostic Imaging Conference Room2691Diagnostic Imaging Staff
Conference Room3004ACancer Centre Staff
Auditorium A3021AOpen to everyone
Auditorium B3021BOpen to everyone
Sim Suite café (outside SimSuite)3rd FloorOpen to everyone
Executive Board Room30433rd Floor Admin Staff
Surgical Day Care Meeting Room3501SDC or PACU Staff
OR Conference Room3703Operating Room & Surgical Day Care Staff
ICU Conference Room3862ICU Staff
984 Oliver Rd Meeting RoomsVariousBy departments in which the meeting room(s) exist
984 Oliver Rd. NOSM ClassroomsVariousBy other TBRHSC programs at 984 Oliver Rd.
984 Oliver Rd., Medical Building302BAssessment Centre Staff

Thank you for supporting these efforts and adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

All Hospital COVID-19 updates and resources are available on the iNtranet at https://comms.tbrhsc.net/covid-19-information/.