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Across the globe, hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right moments during health care delivery. Clean care is a sign of respect to those who seek care, and it protects health and other workers who provide that care.

In celebration of World Hand Hygiene Day on Friday, May 5, we invite all staff to take this Hand Hygiene quiz.

Staff who complete the quiz will be entered to win one of six prizes on behalf of the Hand Hygiene Committee and the Department of Infection Prevention and Control.

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TBRHSC 2021/2022 Hand Hygiene Compliance rates
Before patient contact 57.3%; after patient contact 69.6%
TBRHSC Goal 82%

Cardiovascular Perfusionists work with Cardiac Surgeons and Anesthesiologists as part of the interprofessional operating room team. Their primary role is to conduct cardiopulmonary bypass using a heart-lung machine and other ancillary equipment in the cardiac operating room.

For National Perfusion Week, we would like to recognize two people who will be working as Cardiovascular Perfusionists at TBRHSC when our Cardiovascular Surgery Program is up and running.  This program is a joint partnership between TBRHSC and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC)/University Health Network (UHN) to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care to the residents of Northwestern Ontario.

Scott Longridge graduated in March 2018 from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN’s Cardiovascular Perfusionist Program. Scott is a long time employee of TBRHSC and currently working at UHN/PMCC as a perfusionist while awaiting to return for the launch of our Cardiovascular Surgery Program.

Amanda Sanche, Clinical Nurse Specialist of Cardiology, has been accepted to the Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN and will relocate to start the 2 year program in August 2023. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is currently pursuing a Masters of Nursing with a Teaching Focus with anticipated completion in 2025. Please join us in congratulating Amanda on her achievements and upcoming endeavors.

On successful completion Amanda will return to Thunder Bay (along with Scott Longridge) to join our cardiovascular team, share their robust thirst for knowledge, along with delivering safe and comprehensive perfusion therapy to those in need.

As the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Surgical Program moves forward, TBRHSC will be seeking to recruit additional Cardiovascular Perfusionists.

Join us this week in recognizing the essential work that perfusionists do in the operating room.

Learn more about cardiovascular perfusion at these online resources:

• The Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion
• Ontario Society of Clinical Perfusion
• The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• The American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion

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.