Created in January 2001, the Support Services Portfolio is one of the largest portfolios within St. Boniface General Hospital, with an annual operating budget of approximately $50,000,000. More than 1,000 individuals, or approximately 25% of the workforce of St. Boniface General Hospital, are employed within this Portfolio in full time, part time or casual positions.

Who Are We...
Support Services is comprised of a diverse group of departments, professions and individuals. The Portfolio can be divided into Clinical components (which include Diagnostic Imaging, Pharmacy and Laboratories) and Non-clinical components (Facilities & Capital Planning, Property Management, Operations and the Support Services Administration Office). A Program Support Manager or Senior Manager oversees the daily activities of each area and reports directly to the Executive Director - Support Services.

Roles and Goals...
Although diverse, our common goals and issues enable all departments and the individuals within them to work together to ensure that operational and "behind the scene" activities within the hospital system are carried out in a smooth and seamless manner. Much of the work carried out by this Portfolio is done behind the scenes and the goal of Support Services is to remain as inconspicuous as possible -- evidence that "everything is working well within the system". Teamwork is important to this Portfolio and emphasis placed on not only being the best, but also providing the best service for our patients and our customers.

Support Services is comprised of the following departments:

• Diagnostic Imaging
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Ultrasound
    
    
• Laboratories
  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Hematology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
    
    
• Operations
  • Central Processing Department
  • Food Services
  • Housekeeping / Laundry
    
    
• Pharmacy
  • Community Intravenous Therapy Program
  • Inpatient Pharmacy
    
    
• Property Management
  • Energy Centre
  • Maintenance
  • Protection Services
  • Technical Services
    
    
• Facilities & Capital Planning

Further information regarding the Support Services Portfolio may be obtained by contacting Kellie O'Rourke, Executive Director, Support Services at (204) 237-2267 or by email at korourke@sbgh.mb.ca.