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Significant change on the horizon for Ontario's long-term care sectorEffects of HST, service agreements with LHINs, Long-Term Care Homes Act create new realityJune 14, 2010As of July 1, Ontario's long-term care sector will be subject to a number of sweeping changes, creating both new challenges and new opportunities, according to OMNI Health Care president and CEO Patrick McCarthy. Read full story >> |
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OMNI golf tourney attracts new facesEvent provides forum for connecting people, while having funJune 14, 2010FRASERVILLE, Ont. - OMNI Health Care's 17th annual golf tournament attracted a host of new faces to the June 11 event, and first-time participants say it was an opportunity for good times and getting to know people associated with the long-term care provider. Read full story >> |
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Long-Term Care Homes Act positive but poses challenges for sector: McCarthyOMNI homes well-positioned for some of new legislationJune 11, 2010The Long-Term Care Homes Act (LTCHA) will be proclaimed July 1, ushering in a set of changes for the sector that OMNI Health Care president and CEO Patrick McCarthy describes as positive in many respects. Read full story >> |
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Woodland Villa nurse delivering wound care in-services for front-line staff'They're the guardians of our residents' skin'June 11, 2010A nurse at Woodland Villa is spreading the knowledge she garnered from a recent wound-care course. Read full story >> |
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New art-therapy program successful at engaging residentsActivity prompts people to share their storiesJune 10, 2010A new art-therapy program launched at Village Green that combines drawing with storytelling is already showing benefits for residents at the Greater Napanee long-term care home. Read full story >> |
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Two Frost Manor residents celebrate 100 yearsParties make residents and staff members feel goodJune 10, 2010Two residents at Frost Manor celebrated their 100th birthdays last weekend, and staff members at the Lindsay long-term care home were on-hand to help make the festivities successful. Read full story >> |
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RPN encourages others to complete Global Wound Academy training'It was a really well-rounded course'June 9, 2010A Woodland Villa registered practical nurse (RPN) is highly recommending any health-care worker with an interest in wound care to take advantage of an online course she completed recently. Read full story >> |
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Resident progresses with the love of a good manStaff involves devoted husband in wife's day-to-day careJune 9, 2010Love can go a long way towards helping a person settle into long-term care. Read full story >> |
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More confident resident comes out of her shellOutings play key role enhancing resident's quality of lifeJune 8, 2010Venturing into the community regularly has helped to do wonders for a Village Green resident. Read full story >> |
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59 residents participate in Country Terrace's outings in MayPleasant weather, meaningful activities attributed to successJune 8, 2010Fifty-nine residents at Country Terrace participated in outings in May, thanks largely to beautiful spring weather and a variety of activities offered that appeal to people living at the 120-bed long-term care home. Read full story >> |
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