Maplewood auction raises $2,000 for residents’ council
A fundraising evening Maplewood hosted Oct. 22 raised a whopping $2,000 for the Brighton long-term care home’s residents’ council.
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Prevention key to Riverview Manor’s low incidence of falls
Taking preventative measures and frequent risk assessment is being credited to Riverview Manor having the lowest rate of falls in OMNI Health Care’s 18 long-term care homes.
Preparedness, technology ensure successful fire-safety drill at Country Terrace
Country Terrace recently held an evacuation drill that was so successful even the fire marshals from Middlesex Fire Department who supervised the exercise were impressed.
Health unit recognizes Riverview, Pleasant Meadow for high flu-shot rates
Two of OMNI Health Care’s Peterborough County long-term care homes were recently honoured for having more than 80 per cent of their staff members vaccinated during last year’s flu season.
Olympic-style games score high participation points at Riverview
Riverview Manor residents recently experienced a resurgence of the Olympic spirit, when the Peterborough long-term care home hosted a two-day event promoting physical activity, sportsmanship and unity.
Riverview Manor residents join staff in Ice Bucket Challenge
We’ve got one more Ice Bucket Challenge story for you! This one comes from Riverview Manor, where residents recently prompted staff members to join them in having water tipped over their heads to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research.
Public reporting: a quality improvement opportunity
When the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care makes public reporting mandatory for Ontario’s health-care organizations on April 1, 2015, OMNI Health Care will be ready.
Resident’s penchant for sewing is helping others
Maplewood resident Rosie Rollins has been a busy lady since a sewing machine was donated to the Brighton long-term care home.
Government applauded for dementia strategy
In January, The OMNIway featured a story that discussed the need for a national dementia strategy in Canada. Nine months later, plans are in the works to develop such a strategy. Those who are committed to enhancing quality of life for people with cognitive impairment are roundly applauding the move.
Pleasant Meadow reporting no Stage 2 to 4 wounds
NORWOOD, Ont. – Close observation and preventative measures has resulted in no skin lesions classed as Stage 2 to 4 wounds at Pleasant Meadow Manor.
