Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from October 2024

"On October 18, Canadian Library Workers Day, the library team at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital hosted a pop-up library on the main floor, showcasing health and wellness resources, collections, and services for patients, families, and caregivers. Thanks to a Sinai Health Foundation grant, the Patient Library, also located on the main floor, has recently expanded its collection of health and leisure titles in French, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese, with more to come.

The Books to Bedside program continues to bring library services directly to patient rooms, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers. Andrea, a Patient Librarian, collaborates with Therapeutic Recreation to hold monthly reading groups, where patients gather to read and discuss engaging news topics, advice columns, short stories, and poetry.”

Submitted by: Chris Walsh, Operations Supervisor, Library Services at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital

"The Science of Care Institute and Sinai Health hosted Sonsiel THInC: The Healthcare Innovation Conference, an interactive two-day event at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital. The conference, starting September 23 – 24, featured a hackathon, co-design sessions, global panel discussions, storytelling sessions with inspiring nurses, and more.”

Submitted by: Ingryd Ventura, Research and Innovation Manager, Science of Care Institute

"Sinai Health had successful participation at a nursing jobs fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on Saturday, September 21. The Talent Acquisition team engaged with a continuous line of attendees interested in learning more about Mount Sinai and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital's program specializations and opportunities.

During the event, over 300 applicants, including enthusiastic new graduates, connected with the Talent Acquisition team. The interactions were promising, with interviews already being scheduled. It was a fantastic event filled with great opportunities for all involved.”

Submitted by: Delanie Kalogiros, Director, Talent Acquisition, Sinai Health

“We celebrated the Canadian Intensive Care Week, held from October 21-26, 2024 with a sweet treat. We recognize the exceptional work undertaken by the intensive care teams across Sinai Health and thank them for all they do to support patients in their most critical moments, delivering life-changing care with dedication and compassion.”

Submitted by: Stephanie Lourenco, Interim Patient Care Manager, Intensive Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital

"During the week of October 21, the Performance, Health Information Management, and Patient Registration teams celebrated National Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week to recognize the incredible contributions of all team members. From Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM) and Health Information Certified Associate (HICA) professionals to those with valuable expertise through other recognized designations and experience, these teams play a vital role in ensuring health information is protected, accurate, comprehensive, timely, and relevant.

We honour the significant impact health information professionals have on patient care, data classification and management, and health-care analytics, as well as the collective effort that drives the health system forward. Thank you to each member of the teams for your dedication!”

Submitted by: Leadership Team of Performance, Health Information, and Patient Registration