Surgical staff are invited to drop in and join us Wednesday, August 7 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in Auditorium A.
Come and see what the organization has done to improve staff and patient satisfaction in the recent past and share your exciting ideas on how we can improve both in the future.
Dessert selections provided by milk and water along with light refreshments.
Swag available for all attendees as well.
Hope to see you all there.
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.
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.
Shared on behalf of Stephanie Rowan, Manager, Nutrition Food and Services
We are experiencing a shortage of trays within our cafeteria. We ask if any trays that are sitting in your staff/break rooms, if these can please be returned to our cafeteria.
Thank you for any help you can provide in having these returned.
