Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is pleased to introduce the iCare Impact Awards, a peer-to peer recognition event, aimed at highlighting initiatives within the organization that support our mission, vision, and values. Rather than focusing on individuals, the iCare Impact Awards recognizes outcomes and impacts, and the people or teams who made those outcomes possible. When placing a nomination, keep the impact as front-of-mind, looking through the lens of our strategic vision; exceptional care for every patient, every time.

The iCare Impact Awards program is open to all employees, professional staff, and volunteers of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute.

Recipients for all awards must demonstrate a contribution to the mission, vision & values of the Hospital and our Patient and Family Centred philosophy of care; be recognized as being deserving of an award; and at all times, demonstrate behavior consistent with the Code of Conduct.

Recipients will be selected based on, but not limited to, criteria that demonstrate their contribution to the following strategic objectives and organizational priorities:

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Patient Experience
• Staff Experience
• Research, Innovation, and Learning

Nominations will be accepted under the following categories:

DIVERSITY AWARD
We foster a people-centred environment that is inclusive of all.

COMPASSION AWARD
We show empathy, compassion and respect by acknowledging ourselves as learners in understanding the experiences of others, and by considering the needs, thoughts and feelings of those we serve and with whom we work.

EXCELLENCE AWARD
We deliver the highest quality service in every encounter and in all our work.

INNOVATION AWARD
We embrace continual learning and improvement to drive positive change.

ACCOUNTABILITY AWARD
We sustain and reinvest in our mission and communities by wisely planning for and managing our resources.

Nominations can be made year-round using the link https://icare-awards.tbrhsc.net/.

For more information, please contact Madeline Reinikka, Employee Engagement Consultant, at extension 6221.

Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control

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Please be advised that the COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over at 3A Surgical inpatient unit as of September 18, 2022. All restrictions have been lifted.

Please share this information with the appropriate staff.

For more information, contact:
Infection Prevention and Control
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
684-6094

What is the Paediatric Healthy Living Program?

The Paediatric Healthy Living Program (PHLP) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is a family-based program that aims to help children living with complex obesity improve their overall health and quality of life through lifestyle and behaviour changes.  Understanding that healthy bodies come in many different shapes and sizes, the program’s focus is on lifestyle habits to improve health and lower the risk of developing other health conditions. With a multi-disciplinary team that includes a Registered Dietitian, Registered Kinesiologist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner and Paediatrician, the program offers a holistic approach to creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your children and your family.

The PHLP is an excellent option for those that meet the program eligibility criteria. Over a two year period, individual and group programming is provided for families to learn tools and strategies to support long-term healthy living. The PHLP is accessible to eligible children and families living across Northwestern Ontario.

For more information about the PHLP and to learn more about the eligibility criteria for the program, talk to your health care provider, call (807) 684-6058 or visit https://bit.ly/TBRHSC-PHLP.

Shared on behalf of Laura Lee Barrie, Director Surgical and Ambulatory Services

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We are pleased to announce that Shelley Morand has accepted the permanent position of Manager, 3C and Neuro effective September 19, 2022.  

Shelley has 25 years of extensive Nursing experience having worked in Texas and Minnesota for the first 10 years of her career, including with open-heart patients in a CVICU. She returned to Thunder Bay in 2005 working in our ICU in various roles including as a member of Medical Emergency Team and Regional Critical Care Response team.  She also worked several months as the temporary Critical Care Operations Coordinator.

Shelley has been the Acting 3C, Neuro and Pre Admission Clinic Manager since October 2020.

Please join us in welcoming Shelley to her new position.

These past few weeks, celebrations to honour all your hard work in achieving the highest Accreditation scores in our Hospital’s history, Exemplary Standing, took place. This success is due to your commitment to quality health care and continual improvement and we hope you were able to take a moment to enjoy a sweet treat.

As part of the celebration, all staff were entered into prize draws, and here are the lucky winners:

• Jessica B, Medical Transitions Clinic – 6 months Complimentary Parking   
• Bradley A, Radiology – 6 months Complimentary Parking   
• Meghan D, Health Information Services – $100 Cheese Encounter Gift Certificate
• Adriana A, Intensive Care Unit – $50 Fresh Air Experience Gift Certificate   
• Kevin V, Hemodialysis – $50 Fresh Air Experience Certificate
• Michelle S, Purchasing – $50 Gear Up for Outdoors Gift Card
• Kyle P, Mental Health Nurse Resource Team – $25 Sweet North Bakery Gift Certificate  
• Jessica K, Lab Hematology – $25 Sweet North Bakery Gift Certificate  
• Erin T, 1A Medical – $25 Sweet North Bakery Gift Certificate  
• Mabel M, Peritoneal Dialysis – $25 Bay Village Coffee Gift Card
• Lauryn B, Nursing Resource Team – $25 Bay Village Coffee Gift Card   
• Francine T, Finance – Patient Billings – $25 Bay Village Coffee Gift Card

Thank you to everyone who was able to join the celebration and congratulations to the prize draw winners.

Again, this amazing accomplishment could not have taken place without your incredible dedication to providing the patients and families of Northwestern Ontario the highest quality and safe care. Thank you!

Shared on behalf of Nicole Moffett, Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Security

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Nielsen as the Supervisor, Security and Switchboard, effective September 12, 2022.

At this time, the Switchboard department remains under the management of Trina Diner with plans to transition the department to function alongside Emergency Preparedness, Security, and Parking this fall (at which time Christian will assume a supervisory role). There will be hospital wide communication once this transition is complete.

Christian is well known to many staff, having been the Security site supervisor with Garda World since 2019. Last summer Christian worked for the hospital in a temporary position as the Lead, Security Services. Prior to working with Garda, Christian was an Ambulance Communication Officer with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. With diplomas in Law and Security Administration as well as Police Foundations, Christian will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role.

Recruitment for a new Garda World site supervisor is underway.

You can contact Christian at extension 6721 or find him in the ICP Admin area.

Please join me in welcoming Christian to his new role.

Join us on September 30, 2022 at Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay, Ontario for a 5 km, 10 km or half marathon honouring the Indigenous children lost and the healing journey of residential school survivors and their families on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Click this link to register, and see poster below for more details.

Supporting Journeys to the Spirit World: Embracing a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to Caring for Indigenous Peoples

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The series will be exploring Indigenous and Westernized ways of knowing in caring for Indigenous Peoples who are seriously ill and access to current resources and tools available to support you. You are invited to bring real patient cases to a session to help explore challenges and strengths to care with the interdisciplinary hub team and your peers.

This series will be held on Tuesdays, from September 27th to November 8th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET via Zoom.

Please see the attached poster with further information along with the link for registration here: https://sjcgecho.squarespace.com/adult-palliative-care

*Please note that registration is a 2-step process. You must first register for the ECHO platform, and then sign up for the series. This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University for up to 9 Mainpro+ credit(s). This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University. You may claim a maximum of 9 hour(s) (credits are automatically calculated).