LTC redevelopment support needs to stay on track to ensure resident safety and comfort
When the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic 17 months ago, those of us in the long-term care sector knew we had to brace ourselves.
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OMNI is grieving with Canadians over recent tragedies
Two incidents making national and international headlines serve as reminders of both a dark part of Canada’s past as well as intolerance that, unfortunately, continues to plague the fringes of our society today.
Recommendations for LTC homes outlined in reports reflect positions OMNI and sector have long held
For many years, OMNI Health Care and the Ontario long-term care sector at large have been asking the province to improve funding aimed at resources to better safeguard long-term-care home residents against outbreaks and improving their quality of life as a whole.
EDITORIAL: Despite pandemic, things are looking up in 2021
Although we have entered the third wave of COVID-19, and despite the challenges we continue to face as health-care providers in the midst of a pandemic, there are many positive things to report in the first quarter of 2021.
Vaccines offer hope for pandemic’s end, but it’s staff who will get us there
It has been 11 months since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization, but 2021 is starting with a sign of hope in the form of two vaccines that have become available in Ontario and are being introduced in phases.
Happy holidays!
We would like to wish all of our readers a happy and healthy holiday season. We will resume publishing The OMNIway on Monday, Jan. 4.
2020 hasn’t been easy, but we’ve learned a lot
There’s no softer way to say it, 2020 has been a challenging year.
Resident safety remains top priority as we enter second COVID wave
As we brace for the expected second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many connected to OMNI Health Care long-term care homes, whether residents, family members or staff, may be wondering what the coming months will bring.
Balancing the risks and benefits of visitation during a pandemic
One of the greatest challenges the global COVID-19 pandemic has presented for long-term care homes is determining the balance between maintaining quality of life for residents while adhering to safety protocols to keep the extremely contagious virus out of homes.
Pandemic planning and staying ahead of the COVID curve
While the COVID-19 virus has presented the greater health-care sector with a level of challenges unseen during other pandemics in recent years, having a strong pandemic plan in place has helped OMNI Health Care navigate these difficult times.
Recent News
‘Travelling programs’ encouraging resident involvement at Garden TerraceAugust 15, 2022 - 6:45 am
Pandemic has highlighted the need for psycho-social support in LTC: social workerAugust 12, 2022 - 6:45 am
Country Terrace residents take first lunch outing in two years to favourite spotAugust 11, 2022 - 6:45 am
Latest Videos
VIDEO: Company donates video of Streamway Villa residents having safe fun during the pandemicAugust 7, 2020 - 6:45 am
‘Parade’ of cars turns up to support Riverview Manor residents and staffApril 28, 2020 - 6:45 am
VIDEO: Forest Hill residents make video thanking Trinity Presbyterian Church for Christmas giftsFebruary 20, 2020 - 6:45 am