Sent on behalf of Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO
Yesterday, the Hospital activated “Code Grey – Precautionary’ in response to Environment Canada’s issuance of a special air quality statement noting that smoke plumes from active forest fires in the Northwest as well as Manitoba are putting particles and gases into the air that can be harmful to human health.
While the current status of the air quality in our community does not pose a risk, we will continue to monitor the situation and adjust our Hospital’s response as required.
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact your Manager or Occupational Health and Safety.
Our team at the Bora Laskin COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic is welcoming walk-ins TODAY (July 16th) from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for any individual 12 years of age or older in need of a 1st dose or who is eligible for an accelerated 2nd dose (at least 28 days following their first dose). We will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Walk-ins will be accommodated as quickly as possible upon arrival at the clinic, and as long as supply allows. Please check in with our staff who will be stationed at the front entrance.
If you can’t make it today, we encourage you to book an appointment. Simply visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ to book your appointment or call the provincial call centre at 1-833-943-3900.
Today is your last chance at an extra win in July’s Thunder Bay 50/50.
Grab tickets before tonight at 11:59PM ET and you’ll be entered into July’s final Early Bird draw, happening tomorrow. You’ll also be entered into the Grand Prize draw on July 30th – currently sitting at 387K!
John Paul Brunetta won July’s first Early Bird draw, and says he’s using the money to buy himself a brand new gaming computer. Happy gaming, John Paul!!
Manuela Blanco was so excited to win July’s second Early Bird draw. She told us she’ll use some of her winnings to pay for a loved one’s tuition. Congratulations, Manuela!
New limited-time ticket package!
For July’s draw we’ve introduced a new, limited-time ticket package: For $75 you get an extra 154 tickets compared to the $50 price… that’s a total of 304 tickets!
Why do you support the Thunder Bay 50/50?
“TBRHSC is a vital and important part of our community, and I have benefited from their services more than once. Thank you to all staff, no matter what your role.” – Daniel D.
About the Thunder Bay 50/50
The Thunder Bay 50/50 is a monthly 50/50 draw in support of the highest priority medical equipment needs at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Every ticket funds vital medical equipment right here at our Hospital, bringing better healthcare to your family & friends in Thunder Bay & Northwestern Ontario.
The Bora Laskin COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic is welcoming walk-ins TODAY (July 15th) from 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 – 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 for any individual 12 years of age or older in need of a 1st dose or who is eligible for an accelerated 2nd dose (at least 28 days following their first dose). We will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Walk-ins will be accommodated as quickly as possible upon arrival at the clinic, and as long as supply allows. Please check in with our staff who will be stationed at the front entrance.
If you can’t make it today, walk-ins will also be accepted tomorrow from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. You can also book an appointment by visiting https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling the provincial call centre at 1-833-943-3900.
Effective immediately, our Hospital has moved its Internal Pandemic Responsive Level from Red (Control) to Orange(Restrict). This is a result of rising vaccination numbers in our community, and a sharp decrease in COVID-19 positive cases in our city and across Northwestern Ontario. It’s yet another positive sign that we are trending in the right direction. Please note that moving to Response Level Orange does allow us to reduce restrictions on both learners and volunteers as well as some of our external care partners. We must continue to be cautious with our COVID-19 pandemic response. The safety of patients, staff and the community remains our utmost priority. In the coming weeks, new guidelines from the Province and the Ministry of Health are expected that will allow us to reduce pandemic restrictions even further. Until then, it is imperative that we stay the course together. We appreciate everything you do.
Who’ll be taking home this month’s Thunder Bay 50/50 jackpot? It could be you.
June’s take-home jackpot has passed $430,000 cash, and will continue to rise until ticket sales end tonight at 11:59 p.m. Over $2.5 Million has been won since the 50/50 launched in January, through many Early Birds and 4 Grand Prize draws.
Today is the final day to purchase tickets at www.thunderbay5050.ca, with sales closing at 11:59 p.m. ET sharp.
Each Thunder Bay 50/50 ticket helps fund the highest priority equipment needs at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Along with the three specialized ICU beds, a BiPAP ventilator, and a defibrillator announced in past months, recently a new dental x-ray machine for the Operating Room was also funded thanks to supporters of the raffle. The higher the jackpot rises, the more equipment can be funded to bring better healthcare to the people of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.
When asked why they support the Thunder Bay 50/50, ticket purchasers shared the many reasons they take part:
“My Dad & brother were both sent to Thunder Bay’s hospital from Dryden to help care for heart issues & you helped them. Many people from Dryden have to go to Thunder Bay for care.” – Pamela M.
“My husband was successfully treated for stage 3 colorectal cancer at TBRHSC. I have travelled to Thunder Bay for surgery & care as well. We have always been impressed by our treatment at this hospital so we want to support it.” – Judith P.
“It is an excellent way to raise money for the hospital, it’s a good cause and the money that is raised stays here in Thunder Bay.” – Marilyn B.
Tickets are available online only at www.thunderbay5050.ca:
$10 for 5 numbers
$20 for 30 numbers
$50 for 150 numbers (best value)
** Must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET tonight (Thursday, June 24th) to be eligible for the Grand Prize draw on Friday, June 25th, 2021.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be 18 years old or older and present in Ontario at time of purchase. The Thunder Bay 50/50 continues each month with the Grand Prize drawn on the last Friday of the month.
The Canadian Patient Safety Survey (Can-PSCS) tool was recently completed by 467 staff. This tool is used to evaluate staffs’ perceptions of how the organization approaches patient safety and reports safety incidents. The common themes from the results are provided in the below chart.
In follow up to the survey, Quality and Risk Management will be taking the lead to address concerns raised by staff through focus groups and survey. The feedback will inform the action plans which will be deployed in the summer, evaluated and scaled up. The results will be compiled in the Patient Safety Report, a required document to be submitted to Accreditation Canada, prior to the on-site survey.
Patient Safety focus groups will be facilitated in several areas the week of June 21st. Managers involved will notify their staff of dates/times.
In addition to focus groups, a survey has been created to reach more staff. Please provide your feedback on the survey by Monday, June 28.
