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Strong relationships between homes and GEM nurses leads to enhanced continuity of care GEM nurse says these relationships give everyone a better understanding of residents' needs November 17, 2009 Strengthening relationships between long-term care homes and hospital geriatric emergency management (GEM) nurses will lead to enhanced care continuity and a better understanding of residents' needs and their experience during a hospital transfer, says Sally Bonaldo. Read full story >>

Working in environmental services presents opportunities to make a difference in residents' lives Keryn Crawford recalls stories of how she put smiles on residents' faces November 17, 2009 Working in the environmental services department at Woodland Villa has provided Keryn Crawford with several opportunities to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. Read full story >>

Dialogue between LTC homes and GEMs key to creating seamless transfers Information sharing helps residents receive best possible transfer experience, says Sally Bonaldo November 16, 2009 PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Sally Bonaldo says a strong dialogue containing valuable feedback between long-term care homes and geriatric emergency management (GEM) nurses is the essential ingredient to creating a seamless transfer from home to hospital for residents when transfers are deemed necessary. Read full story >>

Continued supportive atmosphere, education, communication will keep OMNI on Top 100, say team members Staff members and management share thoughts on how to earn accolade in future years November 16, 2009 Staff members and management at OMNI Health Care-owned long-term care homes say a continued supportive atmosphere, educational opportunities and strong communication practices will help keep the organization on Mediacorp Canada Inc.'s Top 100 Employers in Canada list. Read full story >>

Riverview Manor honours its veterans Pictures of past residents, memorabilia part of the ceremony November 13, 2009 Riverview Manor paid tribute to its veterans in a ceremony that recognized the past and honoured residents' individual experiences. Read full story >>

	Woodland Villa veteran participated in D-Day victory "All I can say is that the men who gave up their lives for our freedom are the real heroes of the war." November 13, 2009 An 87-year-old Woodland Villa resident is one of approximately 150,000 Canadian soldiers who contributed to the historic D-Day battle during the Second World War. Read full story >>

Resident says life at Pleasant Meadow has improved health, increased activity 'Nobody could get better care,' says Gerry Farrow November 12, 2009 Since moving into Pleasant Meadow Manor more than two years ago Gerry Farrow says his health has improved and he has become increasingly active. Read full story >>

Education, support are major components of what makes OMNI a top employer Team members consistently cite these areas as factors that make the organization a great place to work November 12, 2009 While OMNI Health Care's team members have cited many reasons that make it a top employer, OMNI's commitment to providing staff with education and offering a supportive environment have led the list of why it's great to work for the organization. Read full story >>

Student providing increased one-on-one time for residents, alleviating workload for staff Jenna Nielsen setting the course for a future career in long-term care November 11, 2009 Since Jenna Nielsen began working at Burnbrae Gardens as part of a work-placement program in October, she has been increasing one-on-one time for residents, resulting in happier residents and a decreased workload for staff members. Read full story >>

Family atmosphere makes OMNI homes great places to work: PSW Donna Van Ness says small homes enhance caring environment November 11, 2009 Donna Van Ness says there are many attributes making OMNI Health Care a great place to work, but the one that stands out most for her is the closeness and family atmosphere you'll find in the organization's long-term care homes. Read full story >>

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GEM nurse says these relationships give everyone a better understanding of residents' needs

Keryn Crawford recalls stories of how she put smiles on residents' faces

Information sharing helps residents receive best possible transfer experience, says Sally Bonaldo

Staff members and management share thoughts on how to earn accolade in future years

Pictures of past residents, memorabilia part of the ceremony

"All I can say is that the men who gave up their lives for our freedom are the real heroes of the war."

'Nobody could get better care,' says Gerry Farrow

Team members consistently cite these areas as factors that make the organization a great place to work

Jenna Nielsen setting the course for a future career in long-term care

Donna Van Ness says small homes enhance caring environment