Newfoundland & Labrador
Our Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) chapter, one of eight in total, is an integral part of the CHIMA community.
This chapter meets semi-annually for community meetings that all our members are welcome to attend. At these meetings, there are opportunities to network, brainstorm ideas, and volunteer for various working groups to help advance the health information profession.
Meet the facilitator
Tracy Burt, CHIM, CIAPP-C
Tracy began her career with Central Health in 1990. Her passion for Health Records management lead her to become a Certified Health Information Management Professional (CHIM) in 2010. Since then, Tracy has held many positions within the Health Information Management department – such as Record Retention/Destruction, developing and implementing Scanning & Archiving polices/procedures, Disclosure (ROI) Clerk and Management roles. Tracy has sat on many regional, provincial and national committees for HIM. Currently, Tracy works from home with the Coding/Abstracting team.
Georgina Williams Memorial Awards
These awards are dedicated to the loving memory of Georgina Williams, June 12, 1951–May 4, 1997.
When asked about her life, Georgina stoically said, “I am an ordinary woman with a husband and two children.” Those words certainly spoke volumes of her humble character and the way she lived her life. Georgina was a strong, proud woman who always put her family front and centre, never losing sight of the importance of family values and community.
One of Georgina’s finest qualities was her inclusive personality. Georgina accepted you as you are; dignity and respect were a given. It was a gift she bestowed on all—a genuine “glad to meet you” that is rare but wonderful to receive. Many were in awe of her intelligence, and she was never shy about giving a voice to issues that required attention. She lived her life with honesty, integrity, and, as her father put it, “above reproach.”
Georgina took great pride in her work as director of medical records at the Waterford Hospital, where she began working as a young woman and stayed for close to 25 years. She moved to the Health Sciences Centre later in her career when her job was reclassified. She always spoke fondly of her years in health care, and the outpouring of support when she needed it most was a testament to the mark she had made on her colleagues and community. Georgina has left a legacy of warmth, humour, intelligence, love, and respect.
Georgina Williams Memorial Legacy Award
The winner will be notified and receive a $200 cheque on behalf of CHIMA.
Nominee eligibility criteria
- Post-secondary student or have proof of acceptance into a post-secondary program.
- 16 to 25 years of age
- Has a parent or legal guardian who is a professional CHIMA member in NL
- Former recipients of the award will be permitted to reapply, however, not in consecutive years.
On the application, the nominee will need to provide the following on submission for the award:
- Confirmation of acceptance into a full-time program
- 500-word essay: The essay must not contain any identifying information and must be uploaded in a .pdf format. Please answer the following questions in your essay submission: 1. What does having community spirit mean to you? 2. How do you get involved in your community? 3. How has your community involvement made an impact?
- Two letters of reference
- Applicants must include a current photo with their application.
Please note: If the nominee is less than 18, a parent or legal guardian must be provided.
Deadline for submission
The application will open in mid-August each year and will be open for a period of 45 days. The awarded will be notified within 30 days of the deadline.
Georgina Williams Memorial Professional Member Award
The winner will be notified and receive a $200 cheque on behalf of CHIMA.
Nominee eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be an Active member of the NL chapter of CHIMA and will apply for the award themselves.
- Applicants will be required to submit two professional reference letters, a 500-word essay and a current photo. A recipient will be selected based on a 500-word essay explaining how their volunteer, educational and professional achievements have contributed to improving HIM in the province and within their chosen career. The essay should not include any of the applicant’s identifying information.
- Award to be valued at $200 plus a free Registration to the next NL Chapter event (online or in-person). NOTES: Free Registration for the Chapter Event can be transferrable to another NL Chapter Member if desired.
- The successful applicant must be willing to have their name and photo published in a CHIMA approved communication/publication.
- Former recipients of the award will be permitted to reply, however, not in consecutive years.
- A selection committee consisting of NL Chapter peers will review the de-identified applications and select winners. Selection committee members will be chosen after the application deadline to ensure no committee member has applied for the award or have a child(ren) who has applied for the award for the current year. The recipient agrees to become a member of the selection committee for the following year.
Deadline for submission
The application will open in mid-August each year and will be open for a period of 45 days. The awarded will be notified within 30 days of the deadline.