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Respect at work kiosks
May 17: Support services continuous quality improvement committee is back this year in the 1st floor pavilion G link to present:
Respect at work: It’s everyone’s business for the well-being of all!
Come and see what is done behind the scenes, how things are prepared and designed to ensure our comfort and security. Come and see the impacts of some of our actions for our co-workers.
Next Generation presents:
POP 3.0 taking place at Imperial Room (1432 Crescent). A party not to be missed this long weekend on Sunday, May 20th, starting at 10:00 pm.
Special price for JGH Staff of $75 (regular price: $125).
Please contact Rana at extension 5889 to purchase your tickets today. Special ends by Friday, May 18th at 4 pm.
Further details pertaining to the event, please click here
The Human Resources Recruitment Division introduces Career Corner to JGH Now. Challenge yourself. Commit to Excellence.
Clincal Trials Nurse, Clinical Research Unit
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting a Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nursing Clinical Consultant in Maternal Child and Women's Health
Click here for further details: Nursing Clinical Consultant This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting a Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca by April 24. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nursing Clinical Consultant in Radiology
Click here for further details: Nursing Clinical Consultant
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting a Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca by April 24. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Administrative Technician in Payroll Department
Click here for further details: Administrative Technician
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting a Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca by April 24. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Administrative Officer Class 2 on 8NW (Days on weekends) Click here for further details: Administrative Officer
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting a Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca by April 24. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Administrative Processes Specialist in Emergency Measures and Pandemic Planning
Click here for further details: Administrative Processes Specialist
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting a Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca by May 1. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Administrative Officer, Hemato-oncology Clinic
Click here for further details: Administrative Officer
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting a Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca by April 24. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
May 7, 2012 - Pavilion K - Mr. Lavoie
Pavilion K already has a positive impact on JGH patients' lives.
May is Speech and Hearing Month!
May is Speech and Hearing Month, the one month of the year when thousands of professionals involved in the treatment of speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders come together to participate in a public awareness campaign. Across North America, professionals encourage early detection and prevention of these disorders, and seek to increase the public’s sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals experiencing them.
Each week the department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology will be sending tips to help with speech, language, hearing and swallowing. This week's tips are:
Wear a Pair! Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs when exposed to sounds over 85 db. If you can’t hear a person talking one metre (three feet) away over the sound, it is too loud.
Sensible Swallowing. Slowing down, sitting up straight, and sipping liquids between bites can all help with swallowing difficulties at meal time.
Visit http://maymonth.ca/ for more information
Understanding your pay
Do you have questions about your pay or pay slip? Visit the FAQ section on the new JGH Payroll web page to find answers and other usefull information.
ENIGMA
Vote for the dance group ENIGMA on Canada's Got Talent! This group of young talented performers has raised close to $100,000 for 7NW by putting on two amazing shows in 2009 and 2010.
Show your support for ENIGMA by voting! You can also check out their Canada's Got Talent audition!
Digital display screens for rent
Need valuable patient information displayed in your clinic? Need to give a presentation in a room that isn’t digitally equipped? Want to advertise an upcoming event without having to spend hundreds of dollars on printing fees?
For just $30 /day, you can rent a 32 inch, Samsung LCD HD screen! Visit jgh.ca/rent-a-screen and fill out an online form to reserve your screen today!
For more information, contact the Department of Public Affairs and Communicationsat ext 2581.
Cafeteria survey
In order to continuously improve the quality and service of our cafeteria meals, the Department of Dietetics would appreciate your participation in completing this survey. Please print and send to B 001. Deadline: April 20th, 2012.
MUHC and JGH Comment on Medical Errors Reporting
Click here to read full comment.
JGH Mini-Med School is back again!
When: May 16 to June 6
Four at the Forefront: Insights from leading doctors in a generation of innovation. Get the latest medical insights on deep-vein thrombosis, gastrointestinal illnesses, liver cancer and kidney disease from:
Dr. Vicky Tagalakis, Division of Internal Medicine: "Lots About Clots"
Dr. Matthew Oughton, Division of Infectious Diseases: "Bugs and the Gut
Dr. Tsafrir Vanounou, Department of General Surgery: "How Colorectal Cancer Attacks the Liver"
Dr. Gershon Frisch, Division of Nephrology: "Kidney Disease and Anemia"
$40 for adults, $25 for students (with ID) and seniors (60+)
**Special rates available for staff and volunteers**
Presentations are in English only and begin at 7:30 p.m.
To register, please call 514-340-8222, extension 3337, or visit jgh.ca/minimed.
For more information: minimed@jgh.mcgill.ca.
Lectures from previous series can be viewed at jgh.ca/minimed.
Accounting and statistical cut-off dates
Click here for the new accounting and statistical cut-off dates for the budget year 2012/2013 as per M.S.S.S. Circular.
The JGH Cafeteria is proud to introduce its new ‘’Inspiration du Jour’’ menus
Featuring wholesome , homemade items to tickle your tastebuds.
April 2 - 5
Come savor our new fresh ground coffees, choice of Kenya XXX or Columbian Supremo!
Proxim: We process your digital pictures!
It’s simple and easy! Click here to learn now.
Proxim: Renew your prescriptions online
Come to the pharmacy to obtain your membership card and personal access code. From then on, you can renew your prescriptions online and have access to your pharmacological record.
Click here for details.
Lynne McVey’s farewell message to staff
Lynne McVey has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, a role that she assumed early in January.
Click here to watch her farewell message to staff.
Proxim : Transferring your pharmaceutical file from another pharmacy is as easy as 1-2-3 !
Click here for details.
Foundation Special Events in 2012
As we ring in the new year, many of us are making resolutions. Whether it be to shed a few unwanted pounds, to get (or stay) in shape, to spend more time with friends and family or to give back to the community, your participation in one of the JGH's three special events can help you realize all of these goals.
Whether it's a day of exercise with the brand new event Bust a Move for Breast Health, a cycling adventure with the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, or a weekend stroll through Montreal's beautiful streets with the Pharmaprix Weekend to End Women's Cancers there's an event to suit every taste and ability.
There are hospital teams for each event and we invite you to find out how you can be part of them.
Bust a Move for Breast Health - March 18 - contact Rana Saheb via Lotus Notes, at ext. 5889 or visit http://www.bustamove.ca/
Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer - July 7-8 - contact Stephanie Roza via Lotus Notes, at ext 2587 or visit http://www.conquercancer.ca/
Pharmaprix Weekend to End Women's Cancers - August 25-26 - contact Karine Mayers via Lotus Notes, at ext 2763 or visit http://www.endcancer.ca/
Also, if you know someone who has made one (or more) of these resolutions, invite them to join you this year. Training and fundraising with teammates is always more fun than going at it alone and their support will, in turn, help you to reach and even surpass your own goals.
So the Foundation invites you to make one more resolution for this year: register to Exercise, Ride or Walk in 2012!
Jewish General Hospital Auxiliary: celebrating 75 years of excellence
It is with great pride that the JGH Archives present Jewish General Hospital Auxiliary: celebrating 75 years of excellence.
The exhibit, in the main lobby of the JGH, consists of a photo gallery and a document collection that includes correspondence, pamphlets, publications, as well as other ephemera. A virtual exhibit accompanies the physical one and can be found online here.
For more information contact Linda Lei via Lotus Notes or at ext. 3277.
The JGH Archives have a new blog!
Scrubbing In: hands on the past is an informal space where JGH archivists will post regular updates on the goings-on of the Jewish General Hospital Archives. You will have an exclusive window into the daily activities of the Archives, and be privy to the challenges and excitement of maintaining an historical archive within a hospital. Read up on new acquisitions, the latest discoveries made during processing and on various Archives-driven initiatives. Click here to visit the blog now!
For more information, contact Linda Lei through Lotus Notes.
Staff Vaccination Campaign to combat Seasonal Influenza
THE VACCINATION CAMPAIGN AGAINST SEASONAL INFLUENZA STARTED ON OCTOBER 26, 2011.
Click here for details.
November signals the start of the annual vaccination campaign against seasonal flu. This is a serious illness that can even be fatal and you are at greater risk of exposure than the general population.
This vaccine is being offered to you for free. It is the most effective way to protect you from seasonal flu. In a healthy adult this vaccine can reduce the likelihood you may catch the flu by 70 to 90%. For the fall of 2011, we are hoping to vaccinate the largest group of staff ever.
Endocrinology
Effective Monday, October 31, 2011, the Endocrinology Department will have one phone number for all of its offices: 514-340-8090.
Foundation
Please be advised that the main office of the JGH Foundation (A-107) will be temporarily relocated to B-017 as of Thursday, September 22 due to renovations.
Carpooling
A Matchmaking software for carpooling is now available for JGH employees, allowing the choice of:
Internal Carpooling: carpools composed of JGH employees, EXCLUSIVELY.
Inter-entreprise Carpooling: carpools formed by composing employees from the JGH and neighbouring institutions, such as HEC Montréal, St. Mary's Hospital Center, Collège Notre-Dame, CHU Sainte Justine, Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, École Polytechnique de Montréal, CSSS de la Montagne and Université de Montréal.
Click here for the user’s guide that provides step-by step instructions on how to register. Register TODAY for a chance to win a gift certificate to Hôtellerie Champêtre valued at $500 including taxes.
The winner of the draw will receive a guide to all the offers available (27 hotels and restaurants, 18 spas and many other activities in Quebec). You just need to choose the place, the number of persons and the dates you want (no expiration date).
Click here to register. For more information, contact transport@jgh.mcgill.ca.
Language List
We are in the process of updating our Language List – a list of staff members who speak languages other than French or English, including American Sign Language. This list is used when staff cannot communicate with patients in either principal language.
Click here for more information.
EZproxy Now Available at the McGill Library
EZproxy is now available to McGill Library users. EZproxy is a quick, easy, and convenient method to gain off-campus access to McGill Library subscription databases. Unlike the Virtual Private Network (VPN), it requires no prior computer or browser set-up. All users need to do is to login using their McGill username and password when prompted. Users will be asked to login only once per browser session.
For more information, visit the McGill Libraries website.
Inspiration du jour
The JGH Cafeteria is proud to introduce its new "Inspiration du Jour" menus, featuring wholesome, homemade items to tickle your tastebuds.
click here for details
The current edition of Galerie 3755 will be on display in the cafeteria April 24 to September 4, 2012. Come and see what your artistic colleagues have been up to! For more information, please contact curator Mona Rutenberg (x4631) or Shiri Alon (x2453) or visit our site jgh.ca/galerie3755.
It’s time to think about your archives The JGH Archives is calling for historical records relating to the JGH, its departments and personnel.
The Archives staff will take the utmost care with your donation or materials on loan, and can set up a themed exhibit to bring light to the hidden treasures in the history of your department as well.
If you are not certain what material is suitable, visit Call for Archival Material, which provides photos of items that the Archives is collecting.
Contact the Archives Librarian Linda Lei, ext. 3277 or via Lotus Notes for more information.
Department of Finance: Accounting and statistical cut-off dates for the budget year 2011/2012The reports should be submitted to Finance no later than the Wednesday following the Saturday period end closing.
For a list of the dates, click here: Calendrier Finance calendar.doc
Calendar of statutory holidays 2011-2012Click here to see the calendar: CongesHolidays2011_12.pdf
QST rate changes Effective January 1 2011, the QST rate currently set at 7.5% will be increased to 8.5% as per the 2009-10 provincial budget. For the hospital, this increase corresponds to a net cost of 5.18% (versus 4.67% currently).
An additional 1% increase from 8.5% to 9.5% effective January 1, 2012 is planned in the 2010-11 provincial budget. For the JGH, the net cost will increase to 5.69%.
New table of contents (TOC) service As fewer journals are available in print format in the Health Sciences Library, being able to rely on and manage access to electronic journals has become a priority for doctors, nurses, and support staff.
Journal table of contents are a good way to keep track of what is being published in the key journals in your field. This new service will provide your department with access to a customized list of current toc’s of your specialty journals. As each new issue is published you will have access to the table of contents, as well as, for many of the journals, full text of each article for that issue. You can also set up email alerts or subscribe to RSS feeds for any of these journals.
To see an example please go to the Library’s webpage at jgh.ca/hsl. Click on the left hand side bar “Table of Contents TOC”
If you are interested in setting up this service please contact Liz Breier, ext. 5929 or via Lotus Notes for further information.
Research Study: Evaluating an Intervention Program to Help Young Adults Dealing with Cancer We are seeking young adults (18-39) who have recently been diagnosed with cancer, are undergoing treatment for cancer, or are done with treatment.
The study offers the opportunity for three private sessions at the JGH with a senior clinical psychologist/intern. Sessions are tailored to fit patient’s needs. If they live too far, sessions can be offered via Skype.
The study involves filling out some questionnaires and participants will be compensated $100 for their time.
For more details, contact Samantha Eidinger, ext. 3912 or at samantha.eidinger@mail.mcgill.ca.
Click here to see the flyer: Coping.pdf
New OvidSP and CINAHL interfacesYou may have noticed that some of your favourite databases have made changes to their search interfaces.
In OvidSP (Medline, PsychINFO, EMBASE etc.), some useful new features have been added and searching has been streamlined.* You may find this video tutorial from the Yale University Medical Library useful. It lasts 15 minutes but is well worth your time. You can also watch it in brief segments.
*New features include:
- My workspace area where you can keep track of projects as well as saved searches and alerts. You can add citations, web URLs and documents to project folders.
- Toolbar feature that allows you to add citations to your projects even if you find them on an external website.
- Create TOC email alerts for multiple journals.
CINAHL has also made considerable improvements to the interface. We will post a link to a tutorial as soon as one becomes available, however most of the changes are easy to see and use intuitively.
Please contact Francesca Frati via Lotus Notes for help using the new features.
JGH Handbook: How to create effective patient education materials
Health professionals who are currently developing patient learning materials, or who would like to develop them, can refer to the JGH Handbook: How to create effective patient education materials. The handbook provides step-by-step guidance throughout the process, from assessing the needs of the target audience, to writing at an appropriate reading level, to patient peer review.
Visit the PEN web page for more information about the group and to access the handbook in English: JGH.ca/PEN
Caring Beyond
Caring Beyond invites you to nominate a JGH staff member who…
... has demonstrated extraordinary acts of kindness and compassion towards patients and their families?
... has gone that extra mile?
Please visit JGH.ca/CaringBeyond or C-107 for a form.
Click here to see the flyer: Caring.pdf
Vol 1 Accreditation this Week
30 weeks prior to Accreditation Canada visit - Count down! Getting ready! Over 40 prizes to win! Are you familiar with your ROPs? Every week we will feature one or two Required Organizational Practices and their related questions and answers! Make sure to participate in the monthly drawings ! Over 40 prizes for our most knowledgeable teams and staff on patient safety!
Please find attached the Vol 1 Accreditation this Week - Please share with all staff!
Please find attached the Vol 2 Accreditation this Week - Please share with all staff!
Please find attached the Vol 3 Accreditation this Week - Please share with all staff!
JGH will not use Blue Bonnets for off-site parkingOn the basis of feedback from staff, as well as some last-minute changes, we can now confirm that the JGH will not use Blue Bonnets for off-site parking. Use of the Bedford and Victoria parking lots will continue as is.
Unfortunately, the Victoria parking lot will be available only until sometime this spring, because the Institut de Gériatrie is planning to use the space as a garden. Once a date has been confirmed, staff will be informed and Victoria permit holders will be relocated to the Bedford lot.
Meanwhile, if you have any questions, please email amitchell@jgh.mcgill.ca.Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.
Easter and Passover holidays
During the Easter and Passover holidays, the shuttle service will be interrupted. Shuttle service will stop on April 6 at 12:30 a.m. It will restart on April 10 at 4:30 a.m.
JGH staff members who will be working between April 6 - 9 can park in the Légare parking lot.
The Victoria lot shuttle service will stop on April 5 at 5:40 p.m. It will restart on April 10 at 6:20 a.m.
Blue Bonnets move has been POSTPONED
Dear staff members,
Please be aware that the move to the Blue Bonnets parking lot has been POSTPONED.
The Bedford and Victoria parking lots WILL NOT close on Monday, January 23, despite
the previous announcement. Both will remain open until further notice.
Further information will follow in the coming weeks.
Thank you for your understanding.
Victoria Shuttle Schedule
Click here to see the schedule.
Bedford Shuttle Schedule Click here to see the schedule.
Update from the JGH Parking CommitteeLetter from the JGH Parking Committee
The parking agreement with Plaza Côte-des-Neiges will end on March 19. The JGH Parking Committee has been successful in securing a new parking lot for staff at 3195 Bedford.
Click here to read the letter: Letter new lot.pdf
Click here to read the Spring 2012 Pavilion K Update.
Click here to read the Pavilion K update for February 2012
Update: One year in the making
Crane Operation
Please be aware that it is normal for the crane’s boom to rotate on the Pavilion K construction site – even when out of service. Therefore, on windy days, it is not uncommon to see the boom of the crane turning in the wind.
Rest assured that cranes are designed to safely withstand wind speeds so that they do not become unbalanced.
If you have any questions or concerns, email pavk@jgh.mcgill.ca.
Transformational Change is coming to your department
The leaders of Transformational Change will be visiting clinical and administrative departments to provide information, answer your questions and get your feedback.
To make sure they visit your workplace, please email transformation@jgh.mcgill.ca.
First issue of the Transformational Change newsletter available now
A newsletter focuses exclusively on the hospital’s Transformational Change projects and their progress is now available electronically. Geared toward staff, this newsletter will allow people working in all areas of the hospital to stay informed on what the JGH is doing to continually improve its services to benefit patients and staff.
If you do not have a Lotus Notes account and would like to receive this publication, please send your email address to Dana Frank at danafrank@jgh.mcgill.ca.
On Monday, October 3, Quebec’s Minister of Health and Social Services spent his afternoon at the JGH. Dr. Yves Bolduc came to get firsthand experience of the progress being made by the hospital’s Transformational Change program.
He attended two Process Improvement Team meetings – one in the Department of Medicine and the other in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Bolduc contributed his thoughts and hopes for the projects, as well as his congratulations to staff for their hard work and dedication in moving toward positive and sustainable change.
To see photos from the Minister’s visit, click here.
The excitement is catching on!
As many of you are now aware, changes around the hospital are progressing and showing signs of success. At every step along the way, we want to hear from you, the staff, who are pivotal in the success of these projects.
To reach the Transformational Change team with any questions, feedback, opinions or concerns, email transformation@jgh.mcgill.ca.
For up to date information on the program, visit jgh.ca/transformationalchange or pick up the new issues of Pulse and JGH News, on stands around the hospital now.
IT Update for April 2012 is now online at jgh.ca/it
The Department of Information Technology pursues projects that enhance the safety and quality of care for patients, and which also enable professionals to provide care effectively.
Oacis is a new technology that will revolutionize the JGH. To read more about Oacis and other exciting projects that will be coming soon, visit jgh.ca/it now.
WiFi is now available for all staff who have an existing network login. To set up a connection to the hospital's wireless network, please contact CSIT at extension 8254.
Lotus Notes is now available for staff on iPhones
Lotus Notes email accounts are now available to JGH employees on iPhones, in addition to access already available to staff on blackberry phones.
Anyone who would like arrange for access should contact CSIT.
Email: &CSIT Help Desk/Gjuif/Reg06/SSSSGen
Phone: Extension 8254
Services for staff
While over 40% of staff completed a survey for the Healthy Organization initiative, you may not be aware of the many services already available to you. To find out about the programs and activities the JGH already has to offer, visit jgh.ca/healthyorganization and click on the Services for Staff page.
If you would like to submit a service or activity available to staff that does not yet appear on this page, please contact Dana Frank through Lotus Notes, or at extension 5124.
Healthy Organization Webpage
As we wait anxiously for the results from the Healthy Organization surveys that were completed by 2,231 members of staff, please take a moment to visit jgh.ca/healthyorganization to stay up to date on the latest news and updates from the program.
A page that promotes internal services for staff will be available soon. Please stay tuned for JGH Now to find out when the web section is updated with new information.
Salt Awareness Week
In the spirit of promoting the health and well-being of JGH employees, all staff are encouraged to attached below. It features the hospital's very own Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin, JGH Physician-in-Chief and Director of the Cardiovascular Prevention Centre, speaking with Andrew Carter on CJAD about Salt Awareness Week. Listen for tips to stay healthy.
Stay tuned to this section of JGH Now for more resources and information connected to the JGH Healthy Organization initiative. Results from the survey are coming soon!
Brand new-in-box laminating machine
The QuickStart H320 is a new generation Laminator, guaranteeing high productivity and great results. QuickStart is ready to use in under a minute and can cover 11 A4 sheets in 6 minutes. It takes standard pouches (2x75 to 2x125 micron) and sizes from ID to A3. It has simple button controls with 3 heat settings plus safeguards to prevent jams or misfeeds.
Features:
Ready to use in less than 1 min- 5 times faster than standard
1/3 less power consumption to laminate 1 document than standard laminators
2 year warranty
Laminates 1 pouch in 37 sec/ 100 per hour
Pouch thickness upto 2x125mic(250 total)
For more information contact Ron Granich at 5834 or on Lotus Notes.
36 inch round office table
Photo
Cost: $225
For more information contact Ron Granich at 5834 or on Lotus Notes.
New carts
Two new carts that are still in the box, never used and can be transfered to another department. They were ordered on a special order and cannot be returned.
Ideal for a wide range of food preparation, transport, serving and storage tasks.
· This innovative system is specially designed to work with full size food pans, food boxes, and gastronorm size food pans.
· The components are made of impact-resistant structural web plastic.
· Racks and Carts are designed with soft, rounded corners that are easy on walls, doors and other equipment.
· Quiet handling and upscale design let workers move food directly from kitchen to dining room for fast restocking without repeated trips.
· USDA Meat & Poultry Group compliant.
· All certified to NSF Std. #2.
· All casters are 5" (12.7 cm) non-marking swivel plate design – 2 locking and 2 non-locking.
· 175 LB weight load.
Click here for a photo. For more information contact Ron Granich at 5834 or on Lotus Notes.
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