Please be advised that a Hospital-wide emergency fan-out drill is scheduled for Thursday April 27, 2023 at 1800 hrs (6:00pm). All areas are required to test their emergency fan-out list in accordance with Emergency Fan-Out (EMER-110). The purpose of the spring fan-out drill is to test, evaluate, and improve the procedure for contacting staff in the event of an after-hours emergency. This exercise will increase staff familiarization with the emergency notification process, as well as aid in validating that contact information is current and procedures are effective.

Drill overview:

• Switchboard will instruct all departments to activate their fan-out lists via overhead announcement.
• Departments not in operation will be contacted via the after-hours notification process.
• All calls must clearly state: “This call is to test the Hospital fan-out. You are not required to report to the hospital.”
• When contacted, staff will be asked: “If this was a real emergency, would you be available in 0-1 hours, 2-4 hours, or 4-8 hours?”
• Should a real incident occur, the drill will cease. “NO DUFF” will be used to indicate a real emergency.

Action: Keep a copy of your fan-out list in an easily accessible location in the event that you are required to contact additional personnel (this does not have to be a hard copy, but must be stored in a confidential format).

How do I access my department’s fan-out list?

• Fan-out lists should be filed in departmental emergency code binders for on-site access.
• All staff should keep a copy of this list for their own reference (printed hard-copy or digital file/picture on phone).
• Contact your manager if you do not have a 2023 version of the Fan-out list.

Notes:

• Vendors/Contractors will not be participating.
• No staff pooling or additional codes are included as part of the drill.

On Tuesday April 18, from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the new Philips MRI chiller will be delivered and will be hoisted by crane up onto the roof. This will occur at the west side bus lane (including sidewalk area) between F and G doors. Pedestrian access will not be permitted.

Please adhere to all signage and caution tape that will be posted by the contractor to delineate the construction zone.

Do not enter the construction zone for any reason. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control

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An outbreak of COVID 19 has been declared on 2A of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as of Thursday March 30, 2023. All restrictions are in place.

Please share this information with the appropriate staff.

As always, our number one priority is the safety of patients and their families, staff and visitors. All patients identified as having an exposure to this outbreak will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.

The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.

For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at 684-6094.

Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control

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A suspected outbreak (suspected outbreak number: 2262-2023-00047) of COVID-19 has been declared on 2A as of March 29, 2023. All high risk contacts have been isolated and heightened surveillance is in place.

Please share this information with the appropriate staff.

As always, our number one priority is the safety of patients and their families, staff and visitors. All patients identified as having an exposure to this outbreak will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.

The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.

For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at 684-6094.