Providence Care Hospital celebrates 
Substantial Completion 
A celebration was held on Friday, December 2 to celebrate the official key handover to Providence Care.

One of the many beautiful views, overlooking the outdoor cafeteria space.

It was an incredible celebration on Friday, December 2 as dignitaries, staff, volunteers, community members and partners in the construction project all joined together to recognize the important milestone of Substantial Completion. 

There were not many dry eyes at certain parts of the celebration. It was obvious to see how proud those involved in the project were that this day was finally here. It has been two and a half years since construction started on the new Providence Care Hospital. 

One theme throughout the celebratory event was the focus on our patients and clients and how this new building is going to positively influence the lives of so many. Cathy Szabo, President & CEO said it best: "W e will change healthcare for the people we serve now and for the people we serve in the future.  More Innovation.  More Compassion.  More Heart. 

To view a detailed synopsis of the event, check out our Twitter feed. We were live tweeting the entire event. You can also view our Facebook page for a live update of the event including many videos and speeches that were captured. 

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Stay tuned on our social media accounts to see more photos from this special day! 
Thank you, Donors! 

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation President Denise Cumming thanks the many donors who supported the Together We Can campaign, resulting in significant improvements to Kingston's hospitals. The final project as part of that campaign was the building of the new Providence Care Hospital. Denise and hospital officials praised donors at the December 2 substantial completion event.

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation President Denise Cumming thanks the many donors who supported the Together We Can campaign, resulting in significant improvements to Kingston's hospitals. The final project as part of that campaign was the building of the new Providence Care Hospital. Denise and hospital officials praised donors at the December 2 substantial completion event.

Did you know that more than 40,000 households in our region made donations towards Providence Care Hospital? We truly could not have done this without the support of our donors. Your support is inspiring to all of us and you have made a difference! 


The Donor Wall on the main level of the #newhospital
Blue Light Emergency Stations 

Parking lots at Providence Care Hospital are equipped with "blue" light emergency stations that can provide assistance to anyone in distress. A blue beacon at the top of each alarm station will light up after dark each night so that the stations are easy to locate. When an individual presses the alarm button, they can communicate directly with security staff, to notify them of the emergency. Security staff will be dispatched to respond to the situation. 

Initially, there will be a limited number of stations around the new parking lots in front of PCH and the number will increase as the new parking areas are built over the next year.
 
Check out what's happening at the hospital front entrance! 



Clinical Subject Matter Experts and Clinical Educators arrived at the  #newhospital last Friday for their tour.

SME's will be part of the early move personnel.

December will be a month of developing workflow, testing equipment and technology so they can facilitate Training and Orientation for their Clinical colleagues.

Throughout the early phases of the working groups, we talked about "marathon effect." This is just the next phase of the race - but we are nearing the home stretch!!

The following departments will move into PCH in December: Information Management & Technology - Help Desk and System Administrators / FANs (Chefs), Pharmacy, Training and Orientation, Redevelopment and Planning, Materials Management and Housekeeping staff.
131 days until Opening Day!
April 23, 2017

We want your feedback!
What would you like to know about the new hospital? If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover or you have questions about the new Providence Care Hospital, please email us at info@providencecare.ca or speak to a member of the Redevelopment & Planning team today!


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