Have Your Say

We Want Your Feedback

We are forming a wellness committee and are looking for your valuable input into what would make our working culture a better place to be. Think childcare massage, gym, yoga, better oncall rooms or annual training in compassion and civility. Sit down with a relaxing cup of your favourite hot drink and let us know what would help you. 

Fill out this anonymous survey for all wellness concerns, ideas or feedback – we truly listen.

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What have we achieved in 2023/2024

Listed below are the actions we’ve been taking based on your feedback:

  • Creation of a wellness committee
  • Creation of this website
  • Mindfulness training – 2 workshops run by by Dr Alysha MacKenzie-Feder
  • Bullying Survey and Policy completed
  • 1st Regional Civility Tour with Dr Chris Tuner
  • 1st WellDoc trail outside of Alberta – an external organization that reviews department needs and provides actionable solutions.
  • Launch of the Kudos program
  • Better after hours food – advocating for more vending machines after the successful trial of healthy food in the canteen.
  • Official Peer Support Service – Support for adverse outcomes. Initially, there were five peer supporters, but now there are 13. It was activated many times throughout the year, particularly with local and personal tragedies and code orange events.
  • Breastfeeding facilities – pods are live
  • Myra Canyon family day out – more dates to come
  • Talks on gender equality – local physicians plus Ash Lavediere
  • Talk on racial discrimination – Cheryl Jean-Paul
  • Snacks in the lounge – supported by physician dues
  • Ice cream socials, BBQs and staff appreciation at Christmas (along with a clothing drive)
  • Kairos blanket exercise
  • Review of medical staff rules
  • Advocating for a regional wellness group and representation at HAMAC

Plans for 2024/2025 and out strategy

Listed below are the actions we’ve been taking based on your feedback:

  • Schwartz Rounds
  • Childcare – in discussions with KGH and the foundation
  • Better on-call rooms
  • A quiet space – working on infrastructure, but for now, the library has a ‘Zen space.’. Check it out.
  • Compassion training – we ran a GRACE course but are planning future events to have more training, including compassionate leadership, self-compassion and how to be compassionate to patients.
  • Gym – currently there is one in the rehab area but we are looking into ways we could have a staff specific gym that is 24hrs.