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Wheels of change turning at OMNIRestructuring at home office will see added support for homesJune 14, 2012Saying goodbye to a dedicated leader like Candace Chartier, whose final weeks as OMNI Health Care chief operating officer (COO) are winding to a close, is a task nobody is looking forward to, says CEO Patrick McCarthy. Read full story >> |
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Resident hockey player's triumphant storyKen Cleverdon overcame challenges to pursue the sport he lovesJune 13, 2012COBOURG, Ont. - One of the first things you’ll discover about Ken Cleverdon is that the word “can’t” is not in his vocabulary. Read full story >> |
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An LEC, two office suppliers, two golf carts and a journalistAnnual OMNI golf tourney brings range of stakeholders togetherJune 12, 2012Streamway Villa life enrichment co-ordinator Christina Verleysen rarely steps out upon the green grasses of a golf course. Read full story >> |
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'OMNI has always believed in promotion from within'Shawn Riel, Aimee Merkley, Chris Weber take on new rolesJune 11, 2012With OMNI Health Care chief operating officer Candace Chartier stepping up to the helm as Ontario Long Term Care Association CEO in July, the organization is promoting three staff members to new posts. Read full story >> |
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Garden Terrace team prepared for protocolsLess subjectivity the best aspect of new inspection process: administratorJune 8, 2012The Garden Terrace team has prepared itself for ministry inspections by working to ensure staff members know the answers to questions that would be asked during an inspection. This, says administrator Carolyn Della Foresta, not only helps ensure people are not scared of the process, it also makes sure better care and quality are being provided in the home. Read full story >> |
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Resident advocates: a possible solution to complex-care needsIncreasing number of residents with mental-health issues means stigmas need to be erasedJune 7, 2012ALMONTE, Ont. - Encouraging residents to advocate for each other is one way Marilyn Colton says managers and staff members can help address issues related to the increasing number of people with mental-health issues moving into long-term care homes. Read full story >> |
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Proposed support teams an answer to increasing complex care: CCCCountry Terrace currently using supportive measures, best-practice sharing to meet needsJune 6, 2012Proposed support teams set up by Ontario’s Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) would be a major benefit in helping long-term care homes meet the demands of increasing complex-care needs, says Country Terrace clinical care co-ordinator (CCC) Kim Noftle. Read full story >> |
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LEA a champion at working with resident with complex-care needsResident, administrator commend Todd CullenJune 5, 2012ALMONTE, Ont. - When it comes to being a champion at addressing a resident’s specific needs, Almonte Country Haven life enrichment aide (LEA) Todd Cullen is a master, says administrator Marilyn Colton. Read full story >> |
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A caring spirit: the greatest source of energy at Almonte Country HavenAdministrator Marilyn Colton reflects on life in the homeJune 4, 2012When she considers the greatest source of energy within Almonte Country Haven — the piece of the puzzle that ties the residents’ life quality together — administrator Marilyn Colton points to the generous spirit of the team. Read full story >> |
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New DOC praising OMNI's mission, vision, values'It's a sense of purpose, a sense of belonging, and I really like that there's fun and laughter,' says Connie-Gail CrowderJune 1, 2012Connie-Gail Crowder says OMNI Health Care’s mission, vision and values mesh well with her personal philosophy of providing care, making her a good fit for the organization. Read full story >> |
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