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Sarnia, ON - July 5, 2010: Phase 1 of the patient moves to the new addition at Bluewater Health in Sarnia was carried out on Saturday, July 3rd with great success. The move saw 60 patients in Maternal/Infant/Child, Rehabilitation and Cognitively Complex Continuing Care moved within the Norman Site to their new homes in the new addition.
In celebration of this momentous occasion for Bluewater Health and the Sarnia-Lambton Community, staff in the Meternal/Infant/Child (MIC) unit put together beautiful gift baskets for the last baby born in the old Russell Building location and the first baby born in the new Norman Building. The baskets themselves were donated by Sunripe, and included $100 back account from CIBC; a starter coin collection, bath set and picture frame from the Bluewater Health Children's Auxiliary; a baby blanket from Sew Much More embroidered with "Last baby born at Bluewater Health Russell Site 2010" and "First baby born at Bluewater Health Norman Site 2010"; and many other goodies donated personally by MIC staff members.
Last Baby Born – Russell Building
Presenting the gift basket to mother, Vrisha Motwani and her baby girl who had yet to be named, are from left to right: Krista Turner, RN; Connie Courntey, Business Director, MIC; Kelly Ross, Manager, MIC; and Jan White, RN.
First Baby Born – Norman Building
Standing in front of one of the many beautiful murals in the new MIC are Karen Zavitz, RN; Elly Vansevenant, Branch Manager, CIBC London ROad; father, Blaine MacDonald; mother, Angela MacDonald; baby, Victoria Lynn MacDonald; Kelly Ross, Manter, MIC; Lindsay Smith, RPN; and Louise Barrons, RN.
First Patient
Seventeen-year-old James Mitchell was teh first patient in Bluewater HEalth's new Norman Building, pictured here on Friday, July 2, 2010, having a cast applied by Gail Best, RN, in the hospital's enw Ambulatory Care department.
First Patient Move
On Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. the first patient was moved within Bluewater Health's Norman Site from the existing MIC in the Russell Building to the new MIC in the new addiion. Piecture here are mother Christina Yough (in the wheelchair holding baby Banessa), pushed by one of the professionals of Health Care Relocations, and accompanied by father, Jeff Young.
Worship Centre Dedication
Sarnia, ON - June 24, 2010: The new Worship Centre at Bluewater Health’s Norman Site was dedicated in a ceremony on June 23. Located close to the main entrance and adjacent to the healing garden, this sacred space is now available to patients, families, staff, volunteers and visitors for quiet prayer, meditation and worship gatherings. Some of the speakers from Wednesday’s ceremony are pictured in the attached photograph, from left to right, Barb O'Neil, Chief Nursing Executive and Chief, Interprofessional Practice and Organizational Development, Bluewater Health; Rev. Craig Rumble, Pastor, Central Baptist Church; Miranda Lau, Manager/Chaplain, Spiritual Care. Bluewater Health; Sue Denomy, President/CEO, Bluewater Health; Rev. Terence Runstedler, On Call Priest, Pastor, St Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church; and Rev. C. Joyce Hodgson, On Call Chaplain, Pastor, Laurel Lea St. Matthews Presbyterian Church.
History Book Release
Sarnia, ON - June 24, 2010: Former local history teacher, Vic Dudek volunteered time over five years to author Bluewater Health’s new commemorative history book. Dudek interviewed current and former staff members and researched old records, archives, publications and newspaper articles to discover the rich history of Bluewater Health and its founding corporations. His efforts have culminated with the release of a book highlighting over 100 years of Bluewater Health’s history. From left to right, Birgit Lacey, Communications & Public Affairs, Bluewater Health, Liz Kenny, Executive Director, Bluewater Health Foundation, author Vic Dudek, sponsor Jeff Churchman of Hogan Pharmacy, and Theo Smith, Senior Graphic Designer, Innivity, preview the book.
Accessibility Committee Tour
Sarnia, ON - June 21, 2010: On Wednesday, June 16, the City of Sarnia Accessibility Committee was invited to tour Bluewater Health’s new hospital in Sarnia. The tour provided an opportunity for members of the Bluewater Health Accessibility Committee to meet members from the City of Sarnia Committee, and showcase the many features that make the new hospital an accessible public facility. During the tour, Committee participants provided feedback on any identified barriers or questions about customer service for persons with disabilities. Both Committees work within their respective organizations to achieve compliance with regulations for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Mock Patient Move
Sarnia, ON – June 3, 2010: In one month, Bluewater Health will begin to occupy its new facilities. In phase 1 moves on July 3, patients at the Norman Site will be moved to their new rooms. Phase 2, July 29, will see most patients moved from the Mitton Site to the Norman Site.
Today, Bluewater Health, with the professionals of Health Care Relocations (HCR), tested move procedures in what is called a ‘mock move.’
In the attached picture, Joe Hartnett of HCR pushes Wendy Wilson, Project Coordinator, Facilities Planning & Development (on stretcher) out the doors of the Mitton Site Emergency Department where ambulances will await patients during Phase 2 moves.
Each move day is expected to last four to five hours, with patients having breakfast in their current location and lunch in their new location.
According to Wilson, today’s rehearsal went exactly as planned.
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