Shared on behalf of Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness

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After two years of modifications due to COVID-19, this year’s Minimum Staffing Drill (Code Red to Code Green) held on September 22, 2022 was a success! The drill was intended to test the Hospital’s ability to evacuate patients from a designated unit during hours with minimal staffing levels and was timed by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR). This year our evacuation was carried out on time, with demonstrated patient centered care at all times, and overall positive evaluation from TBFR observers.

Emergency Preparedness would like to convey our sincere thanks to all drill participants, and our fellow exercise planning committee members, for their active engagement regarding this year’s drill. We particularly appreciate the enthusiasm and flexibility exhibited by the staff on 3C Neuro who acted as the simulated site of fire origin requiring a Code Green – STAT response. We would further like to extend our gratitude to Hospital leadership for their continual endorsement of this annual requirement.

We hope that by participating in this year’s drill hospital staff have gained practical learning experience. Your valuable input is welcome to improve policies and procedures, as well as enhance the quality of similar exercises and trainings in the future. Please consider emailing your drill feedback to TBRHSC.EmergencyPreparedness@tbh.net.

We once again thank you all for making this occurrence a success, as it is everyone’s energy and commitment that makes these drills possible and meaningful!