Beginning this Friday, April 26th, four doors at Richmond Hospital will lock automatically overnight. Staff requiring after hours access should check their VCH ID cards to ensure they will provide access
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Always inspired: meet volunteer Desnia Ford
Experiences as a young girl during World War II and as a member of a youth volunteer group, taught me that you’re not here just for you – you’re here for everybody.
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Residents thrilled with new bus
“The bus makes me feel good and happy. I always liked to get out on the bus before I came here. It’s nice to see the scenery and get away for awhile.” said one resident. A huge thank you to the Auxiliary for this generous donation.
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It’s a tie!
82% of the staff on two hospital units were observed practicing good hand hygiene last month. Well done everyone! The overall rate at Richmond Hospital was 72%; a decent showing but still short of our 100% goal.
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Christa sees imagination as key to success
Christa Schneider, the new president of the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary, is a big fan of Albert Einstein’s famous quote “Logic gets you from A to B. Imagination however will take you everywhere.” She believes that with this in mind, the Auxiliary can accomplish anything.
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Lorraine (and hospital) receives $445 in Payroll Payoff
Lorraine Just of Emergency won $447.50 in the April 5th draw. The same amount will help fund the hospital’s most urgent needs.
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Nurse passes away
It is with great sadness I inform you that Sweyen Lam, an RN in our Emergency Department, recently died while on holiday in Asia. Donations are being collected in her honour and will be donated to a charity on her behalf.
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Mock plane crash to put hospital to the test
Richmond Hospital will participate in an emergency practice exercise on April 17th that will involve a mock plane crash, mock patients and more than two dozen other organizations.
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Earn coupons for food and coffee drinks
Bring in non-perishable food items and “Like” them on Facebook to earn valuable coupons and a chance to win a Starbucks gift basket.
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Lower parking rates at Richmond Hospital
Employee and public parking rates at Richmond Hospital will decrease on April 1, 2013, when the Provincial Government reverses the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
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