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Big Group “Thank You” On Patient Experience Week

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The community has come together to help recognize Patient Experience Week.

A Youtube video has been posted by the Dryden Regional Health Centre with words of support for all nurses, paramedics, frontline workers, physicians, hospital staff and volunteers.

The awareness week is a time for the hospital and the public to honour the people who impact patient experience every day, especially now during COVID-19.

Garry Bates says “Thank you to all the hospital staff and especially the nurses and doctors on the frontline. You are truly the modern day super heroes.”

CKDR Morning Host Richard McCarthy says “I want to take a moment to thank all those throughout healthcare who are putting on masks, unfortunately having to deal with COVID-19 and other situations. We thank you for your outstanding support and again thank you for what you do every day to keep us healthy, to keep the world moving ahead as well.”

Jenn Northcott says “We want to thank everybody for the patient care that they give to all of us in Dryden. We are so lucky to have you here. Thank you so much for all you do for us.”

Dryden Mayor Greg Wilson is passing along his appreciation on behalf of Council.

Wilson says frontline staff, paramedics and everyone at the hospital have been instrumental in keeping our community safe during the pandemic but throughout the entire year as well.

“Your willingness to put yourselves at greater risk of exposure during the pandemic is truly putting your money where your mouth is. We are very fortunate to have so many trained, educated and experienced staff up on the hill. So far Dryden has mainly dodged a bullet but it’s encouraging to know that you are there for us.”

Wilson adds “Over the decades you’ve always displayed to the public a culture of positive teamwork. Not just during this crisis but on a regular basis.”

Video and audio of Patient Experience Week acknowledgments can be found below.

 

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BREAKING: Hospital Postponing Non-Essential Surgeries

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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is implementing its pandemic plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has decided to cancel all non-essential or elective surgeries.

Following recommendations of the Ontario Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, our Hospital will cancel elective surgeries and other non-essential services, including most outpatient services as of March 20, 2020, at 3:30 pm.

Patients who are impacted will be contacted directly by their physicians or the Hospital. Rescheduling of services will be determined at a later time, as the situation evolves.

“Although cancellations can be frustrating, patients are being supportive. They understand that this measure is taken in their best interest, and for the protection of the entire community. We all want to curb the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Stewart Kennedy, the Hospital’s COVID-19 Incident Manager.

Those who require urgent health care will always receive it at our Hospital. Essential services, such as intensive care, stroke care, and life- and limb-saving surgeries will continue, with all other services provided based on priority needs.

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Visitor Restrictions At Red Lake Hospital

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Visitor restrictions are now in place at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Those who do have to visit will be screened and that includes staff.

The only point of entry available is the main lobby.

Outpatient appointments are being taken on an urgent basis only.

Staff stress the recent measures are meant to protect patients and staff and minimize the impact on the healthcare system, including the availability of beds, testing, and human resources.

Management are meeting twice daily for briefings with guidance from the provincial government.

Ontario health officials have announced eight new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus, bringing the provincial total of active cases to 180.

Numbers released on Ontario’s website on Tuesday morning show that five of the new cases are from Hamilton, two are from Middlesex-London region and one is from York Region.

All patients are listed as self-isolating.

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Visitor Restrictions In Place At Dryden Hospital

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The Dryden Regional Health Centre is taking some extra precautions with the rising concern of COVID-19.

According to a release, visitors are not permitted at the hospital effective immediately and will stay in place until further notice.

The release states that one care partner is welcome at all times and is designated by the patient.

There will be limited exceptions that may be permitted to end of life, paediatric, Medical Assistance in Dying or other patients with extenuating circumstances and will be determined by the Nursing Supervisor.

Any patients and visitors that experience respiratory-like illness including fever or a new or worsened cough, shortness of breath are advised to stay at home unless the symptoms are sever enough to warrant medical attention.

Further restrictions may come in to place as the situation develops.

The release also says although these precautions are being taken, the risk in our area remains low.

Dryden Regional Health Centre CEO Doreen Armstrong-Ross says they want to “limit the amount of people within the organization to leave us better prepared to care for all the patients we do have.”

Media Release_ Visitor Restrictions DRHC_March 2020 by Rayson Martyn on Scribd

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“Care Bags” For Dryden Oncology Unit

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A generous donation to the Oncology Unit at the Dryden Regional Health Centre thanks to those who attended last years Ladies Night Out Pyjama Party.

100 Care bags with $150 worth of items were presented to hospital staff today. (Friday)

Maureen Caul, Tanya Bernie, Michelle Williams and Shauna Kowalchuk are the organizers of the event.

Caul says “People are going through chemotherapy. There’s a lot of things that they typically need to buy just to help ease the burden of chemotherapy and it’s a great expense to that. We just felt that it was a great cause.”

Caul adds cancer patients often don’t have the funds or the energy to go out and buy important products.

The goal is to help those going through chemotherapy feel more confident and comfortable in a hospital setting.

Products contained in the bags include a journal, word search puzzles, lip balm, gift certificates for massages, meal replacements, skin care products, mouth rinse, warm socks, a heating pad as well as special tooth paste and mouth wash.

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“Reflection Room” To Help Grieving Dryden Families

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A new interactive exhibit has been unveiled by the Dryden Community Palliative Care Committee.

The “Reflection Room” helps in the grieving of residents and families.

It’s taking place starting today and lasting until February 12th at the Hospital Quiet Room/Chapel as well as the Dryden Public Library.

Officials say the “Reflection Room” offers a personal and comforting place for storytelling, and for reading stories of others.

The goal is to stimulate further thought and discussion about dying and death.

Officials also say that while a majority of Canadians say they are comfortable discussing death, only about one quarter of us have made personal plans for end of life care.

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First All Nations Consultation A Success

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It was standing room only Tuesday evening at Seven Generations Education Institute for the first public consultation on the All Nations Hospital project.

Ray Racette, a member of the All Nations committee and president of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, says he was thrilled with the turnout.

“I think it’s great because it shows that there’s interest in what we’re doing,” says Racette, “…and I think there’s a lot of interest in how we’re doing it as well because that’s new work for all of us.”

He adds that some of the feedback they received had to do with making the hospital accessible

“…making sure that it is a full accessible building regardless of who is going to use it and what their specific needs might be…I think that was a really mindful comment and we had our planners there to hear it, too.”

Another topic brought forward was making sure the hospital had a wide enough variety of services to prevent the need for further travel.

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Sioux Lookout Hospital “Over Capacity”

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The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre continues to work under challenging conditions, due to an increasing volume of patients and demands for service.

Chief Executive Officer and President Heather Lee says general access to acute care inpatient beds is often delayed, due in part to an increase in patients who require long-term care beds.

Lee notes the congestion and high levels of occupancy are creating the need for hallway healthcare.

She stresses the hospital remains committed to providing high-quality care and she is asking for the public’s understanding.

Lee adds everything is being done to ensure timely and quality care.

The Meno Ya Win Health Centre is a 60-bed acute care hospital with a 20-bed elderly extended care facility.

Lee is hoping the provincial government fulfills a promise to allocate 76 new long-term care beds.

She stresses the project needs to move forward as quickly as possible.

“The need for more long-term beds continues to rise and we continue to feel the pressure. This isn’t a problem for the future, this is immediately affecting every resident of Sioux Lookout and our northern communities who come hear for healthcare services.”

Lee says she will continue to advocate for the region and has been in discussions with the government.

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Gastro Outbreak At Sioux Lookout Hospital

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A Gastroenteritis outbreak has been declared at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout.

As a precautionary measure all elective admissions, non-urgent transfers and social activities at the hospital have been suspended.

The public is being asked to refrain from visiting patients and non-urgent access to health care services is not recommended at this time.

If you must visit, you will have to check in at the nursing desk and you may be asked to wear a gown, gloves and a mask before entering a patient room.

You should also wash you hands or use one of the hand-sanitizing stations located throughout the facility.

All measures are being put into place to protect patients, visitors, staff and physicians.

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Planning For All-Nations Hospital To Begin Shortly

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Plans for an All-Nations Hospital in Kenora are moving forward very quickly.

A committee set up to oversee the new hospital held its very first meeting last month.

President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Racette says they plan to consult with a wide variety of people in the region.

“We just hired the two planners who are doing that work”.

Racette says “They will be doing that work over the next several months. We’ll probably look at starting consultation in November, but we haven’t set dates for the engagement sessions.”

Right now, the committee is seeking a representative from Grand Council Treaty Three to round out their membership.

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