Wednesday, December 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Are you on dialysis and hoping for a kidney transplant? Are you interested in becoming a living kidney donor? Receive practical advice from kidney transplant patients and donors who’ve been through this journey.
Please register to join by ZOOM or phone in. Call 1-833-274-3740
RSVP to webinarregistration@transplantambassadors.ca.
The annual NOSM University Holiday Charity Concert will be held on December 7, at 7:00 p.m., at the Urban Abbey. This year’s proceeds will be going towards Compass North, a local student-led healthcare organization.
Physicians, Pharmacists and Health Care Professionals are invited to gain appreciation and an understanding of Indigenous Traditional Medicines and Healing and become a collaborator with the Indigenous Health Teams at SJCG and TBRHSC. By doing so, honouring the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action:
“We call upon those who can effect change within the Canadian health-care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients in collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders where requested by Aboriginal patients.”
Join Elder Ron Linklater on Wednesday, December 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to learn about Traditional Medicine and Healing.
Learners will be able to identify:
To RSVP, email Carly McInrue at carly.mcinrue@tbh.net.
Shared on behalf of Phil Thompson, Code Brown Executive Sponsor
The Hospital’s Code Brown (EMER-100) policy is due to be exercised. A Code Brown drill has therefore been scheduled for Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 1400 hr. The purpose of this drill is to practice the actions to be taken when a potentially unknown and/or unmanageable substance is found within the Hospital (980 Oliver Rd).
Managers: Circulate this memo to staff, including employees without regular access to email, and post the attached drill poster in your unit.
What am I expected to do?
Upon overhead drill announcement:
All staff
Code Brown Response Team
What happens if a real emergency occurs during the drill? If the drill must be stopped due to a real emergency, Switchboard will immediately announce “Code Brown Drill – All Clear” overhead, followed by “NO DUFF, NO DUFF + relevant colour code announcement”.
Thank you for your participation and cooperation. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness (ext. 6552 or mesha.richard@tbh.net).
Deadline extended to December 3rd
Good news! If you have not completed your Employee and Professional Staff Engagement Survey, you still have time to do so. The closing date for the survey has been extended to December 3, 2023.
Our current survey response rate is 42% and we are looking for your help to reach our goal of 75%.
As a thank you for your participation, you will be entered into a draw for a series of prizes including several gift cards and free parking.
Please complete your survey and share your valued anonymous opinions and feedback to help make our Hospital and Health Research Institute a place where we will all want to work, grow and thrive.
If you have any questions, contact Amy Carr at extension 6106 or Kelly-Jo Gillis at extension 7221. You can also refer to the FAQs attached below and posted on the iNtranet.
On November 27, Canadians celebrate National Physician Assistant Day, which recognizes the physician assistant (PA) profession and its contributions to health care in Canada. Working alongside physicians and other health professionals, PAs are having a positive impact on many aspects of health care from emergency room wait times, access to primary care, the quality of seniors care and access to health care in rural communities.
This year, we connected with Brett Glena, who works in the Emergency Department, to learn more about the profession.
Why did you decide to become a physician assistant?
I have wanted to help people since I was a child, but wasn’t sure the best avenue for me to do so. Once I heard about the PA profession, I knew it was perfect for me. I get to help patients and decrease the burden on our health care system, while being able to maintain a work-life balance that fits with my busy day-to-day life.
Tell us about your role in the ED.
In the Emergency Department, I work with the physicians to aid them in attending to more patients. I also work directly with nurses, clerks, support workers, and other medical professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team to help the department run smoothly, improving wait times and patient experience.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The most rewarding part of my job is being able to assist patients with their medical issues. Whether it is figuring out a difficult diagnosis or coming up with a treatment plan with the patient, knowing I helped them makes coming to work everyday more than worth it!
What would you tell someone looking to pursue a career as a physician assistant?
I would tell them that physician assistants help to improve our health care system by aiding physicians in seeing more patients, and that it is a rewarding career that I could not recommend more. I would then advise that they look into which of the schools offering a physician assistant program works best for them and to apply, as the field is only growing.
Join us in celebrating our PAs and thanking them for their important and life-saving contributions. Learn more about the profession by visiting the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants website.
Thursday, November 30 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Burnout rates and compassion fatigue are higher than ever and most people want to revive, thrive and feel vibrant again. There are skills for navigating daily stressors that can be protective to our physical, mental and emotional well-being while preventing both burnout and compassion fatigue. There are also strategies for better work-life balance that can serve us well for our mood and relationships. If you are someone who finds it hard to care for yourself while taking care of others, you are not alone, and this workshop is for you. Expect to learn, reflect, try skills and build your personal toolkit with take home strategies that protect your mental health, prevent further burnout and bolster your overall well-being in all areas of life.
This workshop will be presented by Shannon Gander, a mental health and resiliency strategist, from Life Work Wellness.
**To register for this workshop, visit surveymonkey.com/r/TBDHUBurnoutWebinars
Interested, but can’t attend? This workshop will be recorded. Links to the recorded sessions will be sent to all those who register.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) will be visiting the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Dr. Grinspun is inviting all nurses and allied health professionals to attend a meet and great in the Executive Boardroom from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. She will be providing an update on RNAO activities, exciting initiatives and would like to acknowledge our work as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization.
About our guest speaker:
Dr. Doris Grinspun is the CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in the province of Ontario. She is the founder and visionary for RNAO’s internationally renowned Best Practice Guidelines Program and a leading figure in Canadian and international health and nursing policy. The widely influential author of 250+ articles, book chapters and a ground-breaking book about the evolution of RNAO’s BPG program has delivered 450+ presentations and keynotes, received 60+ awards and investitures, and participated in 10,000+ media interviews. Doris is a force to be reckoned with and a role model who enriches others’ lives with authenticity, evidence and courage.
What: Meet and Greet with RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun
When: Wednesday, November 29, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Executive Boardroom, TBRHSC
It’s drop in day! Do you still need to fill out your Employee and Professional Staff Engagement Survey? Drop by Auditorium A today, Thursday, November 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for access to a computer and refreshments. Tea, coffee and cookies will be offered during the session.
The survey is available for completion until Sunday, November 26. We have a goal of 75% participation and as of November 23, we have reached 34%! Please consider completing your survey and sharing your valued opinions and experiences as we move forward in making our Hospital a better place to work and learn.
