Shared on behalf of Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO, TBRHSC, and CEO, TBRHRI
Hello, Boozhoo, Bonjour.
Employee Recognition Week (ERW) is here and we are thrilled to acknowledge the dedication and professionalism of the people who make our organization extraordinary. What you do every day helps bring us closer to our vision of exceptional care for every patient, every time. I know how busy you are, so if you can find the time, please take the opportunity to participate and connect with your colleagues through the activities celebrating your contributions. It will be happening all weekend and until March 6th. You can find more information here.
In other news, our Electronic Health Record upgrade to Meditech Expanse is well underway and as we move forward together, your engagement, feedback and willingness to embrace this change is critical to our success. I know change like this is not easy and there are many competing priorities. That said, it is critical that we support the project and one another for a better staff and patient experience in the long run. Thank you in advance for being part of this project to support high-quality care.
As you know, our Hospital campus is transforming as I write this and it is incredible to see. We have many projects happening simultaneously that include phase two of our Hospital Refresh which includes targeted upgrades to common areas and the main corridors. We also continue to move forward with several significant infrastructure projects. This includes ongoing renovations to the MDRD area that align to our build for Cardiovascular Surgery, both of which are important investments in modernizing our care environments and supporting cardiovascular specialized services. Additionally, we are seeing progress with our Emergency Department expansion that is occurring above the Labour and Delivery Area. The expansion will significantly benefit everyone who relies on our Emergency Department. Thank you to all the teams involved in this work and the cooperation of the involved departments. I will keep you updated on our progress.
Finally, as we prepare for the upcoming Accreditation Survey, I want to thank everyone who took part in the Accreditation mock survey this month. Your openness to engage and provide insight were critical in helping us assess our readiness and identify areas that we can improve upon. The mock survey was a valuable step in the accreditation process and if you were not directly involved, please know that you will likely be involved in the full survey. Every person, role and interaction contribute to our collective success. Stay in the know by visiting the Accreditation section of the Intranet under the corporate info tab found here.
I hope you find this update informative, and as always, I welcome your feedback about this blog or anything else on your mind. You can reach me at rhonda.ellacott@tbh.net. I appreciate hearing from you.
