McCausland Hospital

"Providers of Care with Compassion & Concern"

NOTICE REGARDING PARKING AT THE MCCAUSLAND HOSPITAL - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Due to the construction, parking for client/visitors will be located on the north side of the building opposite of
St. Martin School (former staff parking)

AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARE THE ONLY VEHICLES PERMITTED UNDER THE CANOPY
AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE MCCAUSLAND HOSPITAL.
This one-lane entrance cannot be blocked at any time, in case there is an emergency.

Patient or visitor drop-offs are NOT permitted at the front entrance.  Wheelchairs are available in the Emergency
Department if needed.  Signs have been posted close to the building for Handicapped parking.

We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

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August 2010

• OHA Notice to Current and Former Employees  - Second Notice

June 2010

• See the Joint Newsletter section  to review the June issue

April 2010

• The Board of Governors endorsed a Patient Safety Action Plan, designed to increase awareness about patient safety and to improve the quality of services provided by our Hospital.  See the Patient Safety page  for more information.

January 2010

• See the Joint newsletter section  to reveiw the January/February issue

November 2009

• Long-Term Care Project launches "Furnish a Room Campaign".  Click HERE for more information.
• Canadian Patient Safety Week - November 2-6, 2009.  "ASK - LISTEN - TALK"   Click the CPSI link  for more information!
• See the Joint Newsletter section  to review the November/December issue

September 2009

• Work on the foundation of the Long Term Care Wing is proceeding on schedule with about 60% of the concrete placed.  Framing will start immediately after Labour Day and will take place through the Fall, with the hope of getting the building closed in before the snow flies. Check out the photos which are updated weekly in the LTC Gallery  section.
• See the Joint Newsletter section  to review the Fall issue.

August 2009

• The Handi-Transit "Fare Holiday" has been extended to August 31, 2009!  Go to the Handi Transit  section for updated contact information regarding the program.
• Changes have been made to the Diabetes Program.  Click HERE for more information.

July 2009

• Construction of the Long Term Care Wing has begun!! Go to the LTC Gallery  section to view photos.  Pictures will be updated weekly. 

June 2009

• See the Joint Newsletter Section  to review the June Issue

May 2009

• The Handi-Transit "Fare Holiday" has been extended to June 30, 3009. 

February 2009

• February 14 - May 15  Handi-Transit Fare Holiday!  Click here for more information.
• See the Joint Newsletter Section  to review our second issue

January 2009

• Car Club Keeps on Giving - See the LTC - Project News  tab for details.
• Are you interested in becoming involved in the provision of health care to your community?  If you are interested in letting your name stand for election to the Board of Governors for the 2009/2010 year, or would like more information, please contact Paul Paradis, CEO, at 825-3273, ext. 150 or at
• January 13, 2009 - North West LHIN:  "Share your Story - Shape your care"   Your thoughts and ideas have the power to strengthen and improve healthcare in Northwestern Ontario.  Share your story on the North West LHIN website today for a chance to win a Wii Fit or iPod Nano!  Go to www.northwestlhin.on.ca/myvoice
  
  
• JANUARY 7, 2009 - 1:00 p.m. - The Visitor restriction on the out-patient floor has been lifted.  Regular visiting hours in effect.
  
  
• JANUARY 2, 2009 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and The McCausland Hospital have declared an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness in our in-patient floor.   Visitors have been restricted until further notice.

December 2008

• December 31, 2008 - New Patient Safety Indicator Reporting - Look under the Patient Care tab for Public Reporting

• The McCausland Hospital and Wilson Memorial General Hospital Joint Newsletter

See the Joint Newsletter section  to view our first issue

• "BEARS FOR BRETT"
  
  Join the staff of the McCausland Hospital as we decorate our Christmas tree with cardboard teddy bears.  Make a donation at the front desk of the hospital and a teddy bear will be hung on the tree.  All proceeds, along with our ornaments, will be donated to the Semple family.   
  

November 2008

• OPEN MEETING

Monday, November 24th at 6:00 p.m.   in the Hospital Lobby

The status of the Long Term Care Project will be discussed.  ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

• The McCausland Hospital is now a Scent-Free Facility.  For  more information, please see the Patient Care section - Scent Free.
  
• FLU CLINIC - Monday, November 10th and Tuesday, November 11th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Front Lobby of the Hospital.
  
• The McCausland Hospital Financial statement for the period ending March 31, 2008 has been posted.  Please see the Board of Governor Section - Financial Statement

October 2008

• On October 30th, the McCausland Hospital issued a joint statement with the Township of Terrace Bay and Schreiber regarding the future direction of the Long Term Care Project.  To read this statement see the LTC section  - Project News.
  
• On September 26th and 27th, The McCausland Hospital hosted a Strategic Planning Exercise.  Facilitated by Carl White, the purpose of this exercise was to give the community an opportunity to provide input and insight into what direction the Hospital should be taking over the next three years. 
  We sincerely appreciate the participation of Mrs. Gwen Dubois-Wing and Mr. Kevin Bahm from the LHINs, Mrs. Susan Fairservice from the North Shore Family Health Team and Dr. Wayne Bruce and Mr. Ken Adams from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine for their participation in this exercise.
  
• Of significant importance in the future direction of The McCausland Hospital is the Long Term Care Project.  Tenders for the project were opened on September 11th and the bids were significantly higher than initially anticipated.  The Board continues to work with the architect and the contractor to reduce these costs.  We also continue to work with the LHINs, the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care, and with Michael Gravelle, MPP, for additional funding sources.
  
• The Board of Governors remains fully committed to the construction of the Long Term Care Project at The McCausland Hospital.  We encourage you to check here for updates on our Long Term Care Project and other News and Events at the Hospital.

September 2008

• The Ministry of Health requires all hospitals to report C.difficile rates to the public.  A new section will be implemented on September 26th (under Patient Care) with the mandatory reporting information.
  
• We are pleased to have had an average of over 400 visits a week to our new website!