Shared on behalf of Ryan Sears, Director, Capital & Facility Services
I want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your patience and understanding as we experience parking pressures due to the start of the CVS construction project. We recognize that this may cause some inconvenience and added travel time.
As a reminder, please feel free to use the overflow lot if needed. We will continue to monitor the situation and do our best to minimize disruptions.
Overflow Lot: Turtle Lot (I) – vehicle access from 1040 Oliver Road and utilize the pedestrian walkway to the hospital at the northeast corner of the lot.
Shared on behalf of Stephanie Rowan, Manager, Food & Nutrition Services
We would like to welcome Shawn Bannon, our new Sodexo Retail Manager, to the team. Shawn comes from a diverse leadership and culinary background. We are excited for Shawn to share his experiences with us, and look forward to all that we can accomplish in our retail space.
Shawn is located down in the Food & Nutrition Services Office and can be reached by:
Congratulations to our team winners of the quarterly ‘Good Catch’ Awards, Dr. Buitenhuis, Dr. Naana Jumah, Dr. Ankalagi, Jodie Keys, Katelyn Young, Jordan Stokes, and Eva Marie Brindley from the OR!
Good Catch Awards highlight individuals, groups or departments who demonstrate their commitment to keeping patients safe by reporting a near miss. A ‘good catch’ (or near miss) is an event or situation that co Good Catch Awards highlight individuals, groups or departments who demonstrate their commitment to keeping patients safe by reporting a near miss. A ‘good catch’ (or near miss) is an event or situation that could have resulted in harm, but did not reach the patient because of chance or timely intervention. Reporting these events can help to identify gaps in order to prevent future adverse events from happening.
On October 11, 2024, as a surgical closure was being performed, the Relief Circulator notified the Surgeon that a part of the removed specimen was missing. The team worked together to search the cavities laparoscopically and manually, and the surgical draping thoroughly, however it was not found. It was decided that a second laparoscopic procedure be completed so the room staff and the relief staff assisted with the new sterile set up. The missing specimen was found within the abdominal cavity and was able to be removed through the laparoscopic port. This is a great example of conscientious teamwork and a great catch!
Thank you, all for your diligence and dedication to safety! The group has been awarded a certificate and a gift card to enjoy lunch together.
New winners will be selected every quarter. Continue submitting your near misses for a chance to win! Near miss reports are submitted through the Incident Learning System (patient safety incidents). Click on the ‘safety reporting’ icon from your Novell home page, or go to the iNtranet and choose ‘Safety Reporting’ under ‘Informational’.
For more information, contact Terry Fodë, Patient Safety Improvement Specialist (terry.fode@tbh.net).
Congratulations to the March 4th Daily Trivia winners for this year’s Employee Recognition Week (ERW).
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute employees are able to participate in our ERW Daily Trivia every day until March 6th. Prize draws will be held daily, and the winners will be announced on the Daily Informed Newsletter and on the Hospital’s socials.
🏆 $100 President’s Choice gift card, (Bernice – Housekeeping), Donated by The Co-Operators Group Auto and Home Insurance. 🏆 $50 Cheese Encounter gift card, (Kate – Cardiac Cath Lab). Donated by The Cheese Encounter. 🏆 $50 Amazon gift cards and prize bundle, (Anne-Marie – Radiology). Donated by Brokerlink Insurance. 🏆 $25 Pizza Hut gift card, (Allison – Women and Children’s Resource Team). Donated by Pizza Hut. 🏆 $25 Pizza Hut gift card, (Taylor – 3E Intensive Care Unit). Donated by Pizza Hut. 🏆 Tineco Cordless Stick Vacuum, (Mallory – Radiology). Donated by Youngs Insurance Brokers. 🏆 $50 Cheese Encounter gift card, (Julia Herman). 🏆 $50 Gear Up for Outdoors gift card, (Lauretta – Health Records). 🏆 $50 Fresh Air gift cards, (Kirsten – Nutrition). 🏆 $50 Fresh Air gift card, (Matthew Talarico). 🏆 $50 Waterfront District gift cards, (Jennifer – Hemodialysis). 🏆 $50 Presidents Choice gift card, (Manpreet – Regional Surgical Services). 🏆 $50 Nucci’s Bake A Deli gift card, (Adrianno – Health Information Services). 🏆 $50 Nucci’s Bake A Deli gift card, (Heather – Utilization Management). 🏆 $25 Bay Village Coffee gift card, (Alexa – Cancer Center Spec. Pharmacy). 🏆 $25 Bay Village Coffee gift card, (Kaylee – Hemodialysis). 🏆 $25 Pizza Hut gift card, (Elizabeth – Hemodialysis).
Photo (L-R): Ryan Sears – Director, Capital & Facility Services, Darin Pretto – Maintenance & Energy Lead, Aaron Bruno – Project Planner, Capital & Facility Services, Allan Koral – Manager, Facilities & Biomed Services, Daniel Sedano – CVS Project Coordinator, Casey Ladouceur – Manger, Capital & Program Development.
March is Engineering Month, a time to celebrate the profession of engineering. Engineers in hospitals work in a variety of roles, including project planning and execution, facility engineering, and biomedical engineering. They design, develop, and maintain equipment and spaces to support clinical care.
2025 is a milestone year for the engineering profession, marking the 100th anniversary of the Calling of an Engineer (where engineering students receive their Iron Rings). A valued symbol for many engineering graduates, the Iron Ring is an ever-present reminder of the commitment engineers make to serve the public with integrity and ethics.
We want to take this opportunity to recognize the dedication, passion, and hard work of engineers here at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. These staff endeavour to improve our patients’ care experience through innovation and progress, and support our vision of exceptional care for every patient, every time.
March is Kidney Health Month, and we want to raise awareness about kidney disease and its impact on the people of Northwestern Ontario. Throughout the month, we will be featuring members of the Renal Team, and highlight the incredible care they provide for renal patients across our region.
Hemodialysis Satellite Units (Sioux Lookout & Fort Frances)
“The satellite units in Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances support patients from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Renal program who would like to receive treatment and care closer to their home communities – many of these patients coming from the far north.
The Renal team in the Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances units consist of registered nurses who independently perform all aspects of daily dialysis functions. These include set up and take down of the dialysis machines, troubleshooting the reverse osmosis machine, and organizing/scheduling specialty appointments in other cities with corresponding travel. Ongoing medical care is provided on a rotating basis by Thunder Bay Nephrology, with monthly physician visits. In addition, support is also provided mainly via phone by social work (Laurenne), Renal Pharmacy (Matthew), and dietician (Liz).”
– The Hemodialysis Satellite Unit Staff
“As a Social Worker within Renal care, I am proud to be part of a compassionate, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting both patients and their loved ones through the challenges of chronic illness, including the need for travel or relocation for life-sustaining care. Through our satellite units in Fort Frances and Sioux Lookout, we provide tailored support that meets each patient’s unique needs, offering advocacy, case management, and other vital services to ensure their well-being”.
– Laurenne Stuart, MSW with Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Renal Satellite Units and Home Dialysis Program
Registered Nurses in the Sioux Lookout Hemodialysis Satellite UnitTBRHSC Renal Pharmacist, Social Worker and Dietician who support both Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances Satellite Units.
Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) Residency Match Day 2025 is finally here!
Today, the 29 NOSM University (West campus) medical students, along with medical students across the country, have discovered where they will begin their journey as residents. Match Day happens in the final year of medical school, where the students go through an intense application and interview process leading up to Match Day.
Congratulations to these hard working medical students, for their dedication, and commitment to health care!
Photo: NOSM University (West campus) undergraduate year 4 students.
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award Winner: Switchboard DepartmentPatient Experience Award Winner: Debra EvertsStaff Experience Award Winner: Katherine TuomiResearch, Innovation, & Learning Award Winner: Andrea RaynakSustainable Future Award Winner: Information Technology DepartmentVision Award Winner: Substance Use and Addictions StrategyStrategy in Action Award Winner: Roaming Education for Staff (R.E.F.S.)
