This week is Emergency Preparedness Week! This year’s theme is “Be Prepared. Know your Risks”. The intent of the theme is to encourage us all to understand the risks in our area and learn what actions we can take to protect ourselves, our families, and our community.

Emergency Preparedness at TBRHSC

Here at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) we want to strive to continuously improve our level of organizational emergency preparedness. What can you do to help?

• Ensure emergency binders have up to date policies and departmental sub plans.
• Regularly inspect emergency response equipment in your area (e.g., fail safe phones), report safety concerns, and submit work orders as appropriate.
• Stay up to date on safety and emergency preparedness news, such as this recent Fire Safety memo with information about what you can do to reduce fire hazards in the Hospital.
• Take part in educational opportunities such as virtual and in-person training, drills, and exercises

Did You Know: grease, dust, and corrosion can all prevent fire sprinklers from working as designed? Submit cleaning work orders for dirty sprinkler heads when you see them.

Coming Soon!

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue will be onsite later this month to support two drop-in style learning sessions for alternative evacuation techniques (e.g., blanket drag). Brush up on your knowledge of evacuation methods in advance by reviewing Code Green – Evacuation (EMER-90) and watching the following patient transfer video.

Stop by for some hands on learning:

• May 23rd between from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in ICP 2178 Main Meeting Room.
• May 28th between 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Auditorium B (3rd level)

If you have questions, please reach out to Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness (ext. 6552 or mesha.richard@tbh.net)