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.

Shared on behalf of Adam Vinet, Vice President, Patient Experience, Chief Nursing Executive & Regional Vice President, Regional Cancer Care

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Please join me in congratulating Lisa Beck on her upcoming retirement. Lisa’s last day will be May 26, 2023.

In her over 33 of years of service, Lisa’s skills, attention to detail and ability to develop new ideas; in addition to her knowledge and experience make her highly valued amongst leaders. She has been a go to person throughout her career mentoring many staff, leaders and physicians.

Lisa has lead many projects and quality improvement initiatives such as Pay for Results (P4R), Emergency Return Visit Quality Program, Regional Critical Care Response (RCCR), Neuro Education Outreach Network and other Provincial Critical Care and ED strategies.

Lisa has brought a wealth of knowledge, clinical expertise and has worked tirelessly over the years with a constant quest of improving access and quality of care for all patients. She has been committed to excellence in the delivery of evidence-based care and professional practice.

Throughout her career she has presented at many provincial, national and international conferences and is published author in the Journal of Canadian Association Critical Care Nurses. Her involvement and ability to advocate for services in the North on several provincial committees will be missed.

As previously communicated, Chad Johnson will assume the role of Director, Trauma & Prehospital Programs, Critical Care, Emergency, Respiratory Services & Nurse Led Outreach Team upon her retirement.

Please join me in wishing Lisa all the best in her retirement, enjoying well deserved time with family and friends.