CHAPTER REPORTS
CHAPITRE DU QUEBEC
QUEBEC CHAPTER
L’été a entraîné une diminution des cas de COVID dans la province et la possibilité de passer plus de temps à l’extérieur. C’est un soulagement après un hiver froid et lourd de restrictions en matière de santé publique. La section a choisi d’offrir un nouveau modèle de conférence qui permet aux participants de prendre le temps de discuter ou de faire des commentaires sur un sujet précis. Le format consiste en une petite présentation sur un sujet précis suivie d’une période de questions préparée par notre panel technique. Grâce aux outils virtuels, nous avons réussi à réduire les frais de participation et à mettre en relation un plus grand nombre de personnes. Récemment, nous avons tenu une conférence spécifiquement axée sur le thème des échangeurs de chaleur. Les hôpitaux du Québec en sont remplis, mais la détermination du meilleur entretien pour un fonctionnement optimal reste floue. La Conférence Nationale 2021 de la SCISS se tiendra cette année de façon virtuelle en raison de la pandémie. J’encourage tout le monde à participer à l’événement, qui aura lieu les 28 et 29 septembre, d’autant plus qu’il est axé sur l’enrichissement de l’expérience du patient. Pour vous tenir au courant, suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux et consultez régulièrement la page de la section québécoise du site web de la SCISS.
Summer has brought with it lower COVID cases in the province with the ability to spend more time outdoors. It is a relief after a cold winter heavy with public health restrictions. The chapter has opted to offer a new conference model that enables participants to take time to discuss or comment on a specific topic. The format consists of a small presentation on a certain subject followed by a question period prepared by our technical panel. Using virtual tools, we have succeeded in lowering the fees to participate and connect more people. Recently, we held a conference specifically geared to the topic of heat exchangers. Quebec’s hospitals are full of them but ensuring best maintenance for optimal operation remains unclear. The 2021 CHES National Conference will be held virtually this year due to the pandemic. I encourage everyone to take part in the event, Sept. 28-29, especially given its focus is enriching the patient experience. To keep up-to-date, follow us on social media and regularly check the Quebec chapter page of the CHES website.
—Mohamed Merheb, chef du conseil d'administration du Québec
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—Mohamed Merheb, Quebec chapter chair
BRITISH COLUMBIA CHAPTER We had a successful week of education webinars from May 31-June 4, in place of our annual spring conference. It started off with a keynote address from Dr. Marietta Van Den Berg who provided insight about how to focus on ourselves and put our daily stresses aside, even for just a moment. This was followed with a session each day based around the theme, The Physical Environment: Creating Patient-focused Facilities. I’d like to thank Sarah Thorn and the conference planning committee for the time and work they put into this education event. I encourage everyone to visit the B.C. Chapter section on the CHES website to access the presentations, find out who won our daily draws and see our exhibitors and all they have to offer. With current health restrictions lifting, the chapter executive is looking forward to the possibility of hosting an in-person conference next year in Whistler. The chapter held its second Zoom annual general meeting on June 7, with 25 members present. With the current executive committee entering its last year of service, we will soon be looking for nominations for the positions of secretary, treasurer and vice-chair. An e-blast will be sent to CHES B.C. members providing nomination information and dates. CHES has been a stable and supporting organization in a year of challenges and changes to healthcare practices as a result of the pandemic. A huge thank you to all CHES members and leaders across Canada for sharing information and lessons learned. This support will take us forward as we face our future in healthcare service. —Norbert Fischer, British Columbia chapter chair
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