In recognition of Scotiabank’s ongoing support with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), the CKHA Foundation recently unveiled the newly named Scotiabank Physicians Lounge.
The bank has been a key support organization for Dr. Shawn Segeren’s Dynamic Simulation Program.
Founded by Segeren in 2020, Dynamic Simulation is a pioneering clinical simulation initiative dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for critically ill and high-acuity patients in the Chatham-Kent community and beyond.
Through this program, local emergency department (ED) physicians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists at CKHA practice unique critical care scenarios and resuscitation using realistic situations and equipment, enabling them to refine their skills and improve patient outcomes in a controlled, risk-free environment.
Scotiabank’s support has been instrumental in the success and expansion of this innovative hospital program, according to hospital officials. The organization recently made its second gift instalment of $33,600 towards a total commitment of $67,200.00 in support of Dynamic Simulation over a two-year period.
“Scotiabank’s strong financial support over the past two years has had a major impact on the program, allowing us to leverage new equipment and offer more high-fidelity simulations to better serve our ED teams and other hospital departments,” Segeren said in a media release. “Thanks to Scotiabank’s strong partnership, our simulation sessions continually exceed participation targets and engage a diverse audience of physicians and health professionals, significantly enhancing care here in Chatham-Kent.”
The Scotiabank Physicians Lounge is a space where CKHA physicians can decompress and enjoy a brief respite. It is a place where the spirit of continuous learning and professional growth is nurtured, aligning with the goals of the Dynamic Simulation program.
“We are incredibly grateful to Scotiabank for their strong, ongoing partnership, and the naming of the physicians lounge speaks volumes about their dedication to the continuous improvement of health care in our community,” said Christine Mitchell, CKHAF president & CEO.
Through this partnership, Scotiabank sponsors 10 Dynamic Simulation sessions and two procedural skills days per year. These sessions have allowed Dynamic Simulation to expand beyond the ED, providing local physicians and frontline staff with the opportunity to practice a wide variety of high-acuity low occurrence medical procedures.
