Dear Friends,
With great excitement, I announce the honour bestowed upon me as Fundraising Campaign Chair.
This campaign’s goals are necessary–A major renovation of the Acute Care Unit!
SPH Acute Care Unit (ACU) was opened in 1978. We have worked within that–essentially unchanged–space for all of these years even with so many advancements in medical technology.
The need for this renovation and upgrade was identified and proposed even before I retired from my Island Health Administrative roles in 2019. But with COVID, an enormous across-the-board staffing crisis and other challenges this project had been delayed–until now.
Issues of privacy, new standards in infection control and our ongoing migration to a totally paperless health care system make the renovation of ACU a vital endeavour.
Our present central workspace is a warren of desks and it is inefficient and inadequate. We all need computer access for documents in order to monitor the care we are providing.
I and many others believe that this renovation will bring SPH to a physical place that will match its long standing reputation of outstanding caring and compassion AND that this will help enormously in our goals of recruitment and retention for all members of our Health Care Team.
As I crawl toward total retirement (as some of you know I can still be seen wandering the halls of our medical community), this role fits perfectly with my desire to continue to support this wonderful facility and dedicated staff and to improve morale within the work place environment.
With the help of my wife Dr Leah Norgrove, and the SPHHF team we will make this campaign fun, entertaining and successful, so that healthcare in our hospital and community will continue to strive to the high level we’ve always aimed to achieve.
I Can’t Wait !!!…..Let’s Do It !!
Yours Faithfully,
Dr. Ambrose Marsh, Campaign Chair
Renovation of Acute Care Unit at SPH
Issues of privacy, new standards in infection control and our ongoing migration to a totally paperless health care system make the renovation of ACU a vital endeavour. – Dr. Ambrose Marsh
Introducing our ‘Build-A-Room’ program
We’re excited to invite you to be a part of transforming the ACU patient rooms through our ‘Build-A-Room’ program.
What is ‘Build-A-Room’?
Imagine having the opportunity to directly impact the comfort, care, and overall experience of patients in the ACU. With ‘Build-A-Room,’ you can do just that! By making a pledge, you become a ‘room builder’, helping us acquire the essential items needed for each room in the renovated ACU.
How It Works
- Register on our Givergy page.
- View the furnishings and equipment needed for each ACU room. These items range from state-of-the-art medical equipment to furnishings that offer comfort and convenience to patients and their families.
- Make your pledge.
- An automated message will be sent to you. Build-A-Room ‘pledges’ qualify for a Charitable Tax Receipt.
Join our ‘Build-A-Room’ Program!
Please visit our ‘Build-A-Room’ pledge page. Your gift will directly impact the comfort of patients, visitors and staff by supporting much needed ACU equipment and furnishings at our hospital. Together, we’ll transform the ACU into a space that better serves the needs of everyone for years to come!
You or a loved one may need to stay at Saanich Peninsula Hospital’s Acute Care Unit (ACU) for an extended observation by our doctors and nurses after a surgical procedure or a medical treatment that requires in-patient care.
Exceptional care for every patient. That’s the commitment of our ACU dedicated doctors, nurses, and support staff. After five decades of devoted service, it’s now time to upgrade the space to reflect the quality of care the ACU Team provides every day.
With your help we can transform the Acute Care Unit for the better!
Efficiency is a top priority. The renovated layout will make the most of the available space. This means more room for crucial healthcare equipment and more ergonomic spaces for patient care and staff workflow. Our staff will be able to move around the bedside more easily and have all the necessary equipment right at their fingertips.
Safety is at the core of our upgrades. We’ll add more hand hygiene sinks, to ensure that infection control remains a top priority.
Privacy is of utmost importance. Reconfigured patient rooms will provide more privacy and comfort for both patients and visitors.
Taking care of our caregivers. Our staff will have better designed and efficient work areas, where they can focus on what matters most – providing exceptional care.
Your gift can directly impact the comfort of patients, visitors and staff by supporting much needed renovations at our hospital. Together, we’ll transform the ACU into a space that better serves the needs of everyone for years to come.
