Throughout this holiday season, and over the coming year, it is our hope that we can all find time for activities that bring us together with our loved ones and fill us with both joy for the moment and hope for the future.
During this busy time of year, we wish you moments of rejuvenation and rest. Thank you for the compassion and commitment you bring to every care interaction. Whether you are working through the holidays, or are planning to enjoy time spent with family and friends, we wish you a safe, joyful time.
We encourage health-care staff from across the province to participate in holiday activities that will allow you to celebrate as teams, share moments of seasonal spirit, and share some of your favourite holiday traditions. Submit your photo entries here for best dressed and most creative!
Holiday Events
Winter Market at HSC
As part of this holiday season, Health Science Centre is excited to host a Winter Market on Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13 for staff, patients and visitors to enjoy. The market in the mall is free for visitors and showcases a variety of local vendors and artists in our community.
- Date and time: Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: William Ave Mall Purple Bear Zone – Level 1
Season of giving
‘Tis the season to give back to our communities and help those in need. There are many ways to show you care throughout the holidays from donations to simple acts of kindness that can warm hearts. Some ideas from Volunteer Manitoba include:
- Compliment a co-worker or stranger and wish them a happy holidays either in person or by leaving a note for someone to find.
- Give the gift of life by donating blood and/or sign up to be an organ donor. To find a location near you to donate blood and/or plasma visit Canadian Blood Services. For more information about organ donation visit Transplant Manitoba.
- Donate items and/or your time to a local food bank or hamper drive. Some ideas include:
- Pay it forward – buy someone else a coffee or warm drink anonymously.
- Support our furry friends over the holidays! Consider donating your time, funds and/or pet supplies to:
- Support locally-owned businesses and leave a five-star review online for your favourite restaurant, salon, or store.
- Be a Santa to a Senior, and deliver gifts to older adults who might not otherwise receive a gift over the holidays.
- Ask a neighbour if you can help them with chores, errands, or shoveling snow.
For more giving back ideas visit: www.volunteermanitoba.ca
Resources
Together for the Holidays!
December 9 -13
Let’s unwrap some holiday fun! Celebrate the festive season together and have a jolly good time with your teammates, co-workers and other staff from across our organization. Win frosty prizes for being the sleigh-worthy best dressed team, bring your elf game for most creative team and test your snowledge with our winter quiz!
Reminders:
Throughout the holidays all staff must still follow Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment, Uniform (where applicable), Fire Codes, Physical Distancing requirements and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). It should be noted that although we are encouraging you to dress up and decorate this does not change the protocols within your area.
A reminder, all staff must comply with PHIA protocols when taking photos. Shared Health’s policy prohibits staff from taking photos of patients, PHI, or photos that identify any locations, facilities, operations, products, and posting them online.
Please remember to adhere the following IP&C protocols:
- Proper hand hygiene
- Appropriate PPE worn at all times, except when eating and drinking
- Respect maximum occupancy and physical distancing requirements
- Costumes must not interfere with patient care or uniform requirements
- Communal foods/eating must adhere to all site/SDO requirements
To socialize safely and decorate within IP&C guidelines, we will ask staff to review these documents:
- All festivities must abide by infection prevention and control provincial requirements available here: COVID-19 Specific Disease Protocol
- Holiday Decorating Guidelines
- Seasonal Decorating Facility Management Guidelines