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Significant change on the horizon for Ontario's long-term care sector

Effects of HST, service agreements with LHINs, Long-Term Care Homes Act create new reality

June 14, 2010

As 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.
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OMNI golf tourney attracts new faces

Event provides forum for connecting people, while having fun

June 14, 2010

FRASERVILLE, 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.
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Long-Term Care Homes Act positive but poses challenges for sector: McCarthy

OMNI homes well-positioned for some of new legislation

June 11, 2010

The 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.
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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, 2010

A nurse at Woodland Villa is spreading the knowledge she garnered from a recent wound-care course.


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New art-therapy program successful at engaging residents

Activity prompts people to share their stories

June 10, 2010

A 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.
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Two Frost Manor residents celebrate 100 years

Parties make residents and staff members feel good

June 10, 2010

Two 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.
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RPN encourages others to complete Global Wound Academy training

'It was a really well-rounded course'

June 9, 2010

A 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.
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Resident progresses with the love of a good man

Staff involves devoted husband in wife's day-to-day care

June 9, 2010

Love can go a long way towards helping a person settle into long-term care.
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More confident resident comes out of her shell

Outings play key role enhancing resident's quality of life

June 8, 2010

Venturing into the community regularly has helped to do wonders for a Village Green resident.
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59 residents participate in Country Terrace's outings in May

Pleasant weather, meaningful activities attributed to success

June 8, 2010

Fifty-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.
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