» Bucks For Beds (May 2010 - May 2012)
The Blind River District Health Centre (BRDHC) Foundation has undertaken a fundraising project identified as Bucks for Beds to replace 14 patient units consisting of a beds, mattresses, bedside tables and over bed tables in our Acute Care Department.
In 2009, the 14 beds in our Acute Care Department accommodated 499 patients staying for an average of 9.6 days. This resulted in a total yearly occupancy of 4,970.4 patient days or the equivalency of 119,289.6 hours of patient use. The current equipment will be approaching 20 years of reliable service in 2012, the equivalency of over 2,380,000 hours of patient use.
The move to new equipment will emphasize the Health Centre’s commitment to increased patient safety and fall prevention and will benefit an estimated population of 8,000 people. The new beds will offer features such as safer entry and exit and alerts to help prevent patient falls. The addition of new mattresses allow for improved pressure redistribution points, increased comfort and shear prevention, and may also help reduce the risk of pressure ulcers.
The BRDHC Foundation Fundraising Committee hopes to raise $100,000 by May 2012 to procure this equipment upgrade. Each unit is expected to cost approximately $7,000.
All donations of $1,000 or more will be recognized with a “leaf” on our donor “Tree of Life.” Donations of $7,000 or more will be recognized with an honorary plaque to be placed in a patient room.
» Foundation Fundraising Committee
The Blind River District Health Centre Foundation Fundraising Committee is a newly formed group responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of resources required to successfully meet fundraising targets set by the Foundation Board of Directors.
» Your Donation
The Blind River District Health Centre Foundation raises funds to ensure that the Blind River District Health Centre can fulfill its vision and continue to expand services, develop new programs, and bring leading-edge technology and treatment to the people of our North Shore communities. Through generous support of donors, the Foundation helps guarantee that appropriate health care will always be within reach.
» Your Preference
The donations you make can be left undesignated for equipment purchases throughout the Health Centre. You can also decide to donate to a particular program, for example Golden Birches Terrace.
You decide where your contribution will be used.
Many people donate to departments which have helped them or a loved one or to the area they work in at the Health Centre.
» Your Decision
To donate to the Blind River District Health Centre Foundation:
- Print and Fill out the Donation Form and mail to:
- Phone Us: 705-356-2265
P.O. Box 970, 525 Causley Street
Blind River, Ontario P0R 1B0
- Visit Our Office in Administration at the Blind River District Health Centre
- Contact us Via Email gstjules@brdhc.on.ca
