Canadian Adult Mental Health is hosting ‘Music for the Mind‘ on Thursday, April 18 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

To access to the event, click the link on the poster below:

Shared on behalf of Quality and Risk Management

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On Monday, April 8, 2024, we will experience a partial solar eclipse in our area between approximately 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

While it is dangerous to look directly at the sun at any time, during a solar eclipse, including a partial eclipse, the sun’s intense radiation can cause severe damage to the eyes. Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to solar retinopathy, permanently damaging the retina’s light-sensitive cells and resulting in the loss of sight.

During your staff huddles, please remind staff of the upcoming solar eclipse and the importance of taking safety precautions. In addition, where there may be a concern for patient safety, please lower window blinds where possible and be mindful when transporting patients outside during the time period. In areas with expansive window exposure, such as the cafeteria and main public corridor, take the appropriate precautions to be safe and protect your eyes.

Additional information for protecting your eyes during a solar eclipse can be found at Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s website

Seasons Gift Shop is missing two small folding white tables. If you have seen the tables, please return them to Seasons Gift Shop or Volunteer Services.

Both tables are labeled with ‘Volunteer Services’.

Thank you.

March 31 is International Day of Transgender Visibility. The Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Steering Committee will have a booth at the bottom of the main staircase today, from 9:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., to hand out trans flag buttons and educational materials to better support transgender patients, families, professional staff, staff, learners, and volunteers. Check out the booth throughout the day to get your button and some information!

It is important to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for transgender patients, families, professional staff, staff, learners, and volunteers at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. By wearing a button or taking the time to learn more about the realities for transgender patients, it can make a big difference in making people feel safe and respected.

We encourage all staff will be encouraged to wear blue, pink, and white this week to celebrate and honour transgender individuals ahead of the International Day of Transgender Visibility. 

Contact Gina Fata, Cultural Communications Specialist at gina.fata@tbh.net to submit a photo of your department dressed in blue, pink and white! All staff are welcome to participate and show their support.

As part of CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses’ Workplace Integration Program, we are pleased to offer Communication Strategies for Exchanging Information on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This session is FREE and intended for all of our internationally educated nurses.

Click HERE to register in advance.

Fiscal year end is just around the corner and so is the deadline to complete 2023-2024 Corporate Mandatory E-Learning!

The following corporate courses are available for completion no later than March 31, 2024, through DualCode Learning Management System (LMS):

Course Name	Mandatory For	Frequency of Review
Accessibility	All Employees	Annually
Corporate Policy Review & Declaration	All Employees	Annually
Emergency Preparedness	All Employees	Annually
Healthy Backs	All Employees	Annually
Infection Control	All Employees	Annually
Occupational Health and Safety	All Employees	Annually
Patient and Family Centred Care	All Employees	Annually
Patient Safety	All Employees	Annually
Police Annual Declaration Reminder	All Employees	Annually
Privacy	All Employees	Annually
Violence Prevention	All Employees	Annually
WHMIS	All Employees	Annually
Workplace Violence	All Employees	Annually
Workplace Harassment	All Employees	Annually
Quality & Risk Management	All Employees	Once within first year of employment
Respect Project – Acute Mental Health	All Employees	Once within first year of employment
Respect Project – Indigenous Health	All Employees	Once within first year of employment
Respect Project – Self Awareness	All Employees	Once within first year of employment
Wake the Giant	All Employees	Once within first year of employment
Fire Safety Plan	All Supervisory Staff	Annually
OHS for Supervisory Staff	All Supervisory Staff	Annually

Please log into DualCode LMS to review your outstanding courses to be completed: https://tbrhsc.dualcode.com/

Please note that courses featuring declarations, such as the Police Record Check Declaration, Policy Declaration, and Fire Safety Plan Declaration, require an additional step to be marked compliant this learning year. Dual Code LMS –Declaration Completion

Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Human Resources at extension 6218 or TBRHSC.HumanResources@tbh.net.   

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we encourage everyone to play their part to actively work towards eliminating all forms of racial discrimination and hate. In a healthcare setting, equity-deserving ethnic and racial groups may experience discrimination and racism on both an individual and systemic level. These experiences can lead to a lack of trust or delay in seeking care. Healthcare staff from equity-deserving ethnic and racial groups can also face discrimination in their workplace from both healthcare users and colleagues.

Continuing to educate yourself is central to this work. As Hospital Staff, one potential step you can take is to sign up for our upcoming cultural safety training session titled, “Repairing the Sacred Circle: An Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Education Primer”.

As part of the work we are doing organizationally, we have formed our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Steering Committee. Our EDI Steering Committee aims to foster an organizational culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, through the creation and implementation of an action plan that will address racism, discrimination, phobias, biases, oppression, stigma, and other harmful situations that may lead to inequities throughout our Hospital.

The EDI Steering Committee aims to have member representation from various equity deserving groups, and this group may guide and advise upon other initiatives within the 2026 Strategic Plan from an EDI lens, as required.

Thank you for the work you do to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination and ensure equal access and opportunities for all.

Clickable links in the poster here.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of cultural exploration and storytelling with renowned Indigenous artist and storyteller, Isaac Murdoch, on March 20 (1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.).

Isaac Murdoch, a passionate advocate for cultural safety, will share his knowledge and experiences through captivating stories steeped in generational wisdom. With his engaging storytelling style, Isaac will take you on a journey that delves into the rich traditions, values, and wisdom of Indigenous cultures. 

By attending this event, you will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of cultural safety and its role in fostering respect, inclusivity, and understanding. Isaac’s stories will not only entertain and educate but also encourage meaningful conversations about cultural preservation and appreciation. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture and learn from one of its most respected storytellers.

Register now by emailing: TBRHSC.IndigenousCollaboration@tbh.net

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Care Group’s and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s joint Indigenous Health Education Committee.