Story Archives 2008

May

Wednesday May 14, 2008
New DOC strengthens teamwork at Riverview

OMNI homes attend meeting to learn about importance of DNR forms

Tuesday May 13, 2008
West Lake employees pamper female residents for Mother's Day

Frost Manor staff walk to benefit Hospice

Monday May 12, 2008
Willows Estate works to raise awareness about restraints

OMNI homes participate in workshop to learn about neuropathic pain

Friday May 9, 2008
Preventing falls a tricky situation in LTC: Lester

Kentwood staff hosts dinner to honour husbands and wives

Thursday May 8, 2008
Springdale best practice team works to engage all staff members

Children’s visit brings smiles and laughter for Maplewood residents

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Paranormal presenter helps residents talk about experiences with spiritual world

New DOC makes staff empowerment top priority to strengthen team

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Resident’s work helps everyone at Willows

West Lake engages residents with pet photo contest

Monday May 5, 2008
Volunteers bring 'spontaneity' and 'sparkle' to residents

Burnbrae hosts luncheon to thank volunteers

Friday May 2, 2008
Share your story about being a nurse with provincial audience

Oral historian delivers meaningful program to Kentwood residents

Thursday May 1, 2008
Frost Manor treats volunteers to fun-filled afternoon to say thanks

Springdale’s Memory Lane pays tribute to residents

April

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Increased supportive measures limit behaviours at Riverview

Riverview staff goes extra mile to make resident’s birthday memorable

Tuesday April 29, 2008
Almonte entertainers hold key to keeping residents’ attention

Caregivers enhance, enrich lives for residents

Monday April 28, 2008
Home office supports team member in Boston Marathon

LEC develops one-to-one program to address residents’ interests, needs

Friday April 25, 2008
Willows to engage residents’ council about the importance of hand-hygiene

Family setting, relationships kindle employee's 20-year career at Village Green

Thursday April 24, 2008
OMNI homes getting ready to celebrate nurses for their hard work

Burnbrae looks to therapuetic touch to alleviate pain

Wednesday April 23, 2008
Streamway staff using Wii to engage residents

OMNI's accreditation process moves company forward

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Almonte engages school to increase volunteerism

Reps from Calgary home visit Springdale to enhance learning

Monday April 21, 2008
Residents have positive impact on volunteer

Restorative care aide starts program to help relax residents

Friday April 18, 2008
Springdale uses website to bring residents and families closer

Volunteers plan events, fundraise and take residents on outings

Thursday April 17, 2008
Kentwood staff working to reduce resident falls

Frost Manor focuses on programming to help residents with cognitive impairment

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Country Terrace offers nurses ‘rewarding’ careers

Hope Fund provides monetary relief in times of need

Tuesday April 15, 2008
Maplewood residents, community donate to keepsake garden

Ireland’s programs stimulate residents

Monday April 14, 2008
Skill development, education and promotion create opportunities at Willows

Long-term care ‘the pure form of nursing’

Friday April 11, 2008
New age of long-term care offers nurses opportunities

Long-term care a rewarding career in ever-changing environment

Thursday April 10, 2008
Long-term care provides myriad of benefits to nurses

Music therapy program gets thumbs up from residents, staff

Wednesday April 9, 2008
PSW trainees gain insight through partnership

Long-term care an excellent place to hone nursing skills

Tuesday April 8, 2008
Help support OMNI homes by donating Canadian Tire money

Riverview administrator thrilled with new position

Monday April 7, 2008
Earth Hour creates awareness at Streamway Villa

Family Council Facilitator offers advice

Friday April 4, 2008
Streamway garden tells a story

Family Council Facilitator offers advice

Thursday April 3, 2008
Staff initiative improves palliative care unit

Daffodil tea raises funds for breast cancer

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Summit showcased family councils

Administrator appreciates support from interim DOC

Tuesday April 1, 2008
Residents get their say about spring, summer menus at Streamway

Sisters catch-up at Maplewood

March

Monday March 31, 2008
OMNI homes take part in Earth Hour

OMNI staff network at Quality Summit

Friday March 28, 2008
Promoting resident's hand-hygiene emerges from pandemic planning

Event co-ordinator brings high school students to Burnbrae Gardens

Thursday March 27, 2008
Training teaches staff to be conscious of approach

Recruiting staff through volunteer placements

Wednesday March 26, 2008
Management training creates leaders

Fast action stops fire at Streamway Villa

Tuesday March 25, 2008
Accreditation helps staff reaffirm importance of family education

Network meeting looks at different components of palliative care

Thursday March 20, 2008
Surveyors impressed with OMNI education

Garden Terrace moving to reduce agency work

Wednesday March 19, 2008
One-to-one assessment made accreditation enjoyable experience

Accreditation helps raise standards of care, says administrator

Tuesday March 18, 2008
Staff members rally together during outbreak

OMNI homes celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Monday March 17, 2008
Garden Terrace staff rallies together in wake of storm

Pleasant Meadow's bowling challenge

Friday March 14, 2008
Surveyors congratulate home on best practices

Open dialogue engages staff members during accrediting process

Thursday March 13, 2008
Accreditation process provides opportunity to reflect on good work

Collaboration encouraged for new restorative meal program

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Surveyors spark new ideas on how to build family councils

CCHSA impressed by Springdale staff

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Accreditation process puts residents first

New staff members help drive supportive measures

Monday March 10, 2008
Performing for residents in long-term care an honour, says 'Elvis'

Practicum creates new learning opportunities

Friday March 7, 2008
Housekeeping needs to be addressed in next budget

Advanced program planning benefits residents and staff

Thursday March 6, 2008
Rosebridge celebrates completion of supportive measures training

Incontinence care not a problem at Springdale: Imamovic

Wednesday March 5, 2008
Rosebridge residents advocate for long-term care sector

Wouldn’t it be great if we just had more time: Holland

Tuesday March 4, 2008
Resident gives back to home following his recovery

Burnbrae gets 100 campaign postcards signed

Monday March 3, 2008
Country Terrace to expand in-house laundry service

MPP to visit Pleasant Meadow to retrieve postcards

February

Friday February 29, 2008
One-to-one support for residents part of everyday life at Rosebridge

Engaging family council results in 426 campaign signatures

Thursday February 28, 2008
Resident-organized variety show a hit with everyone

Ottawa-area homes meet with MPP to discuss budget

Wednesday February 27, 2008
Dining room makeover a hit with residents and staff

Cymbaluk praises OMNI’s emphasis on promotion, education programs

Tuesday February 26, 2008
Non-frontline staff the masters of supportive measures

Rosebridge celebrates completion of supportive measures training initiative

Monday February 25, 2008
Heritage Day uncovers artifacts from a local resident

Manual an excellent information source for family councils: LEC

Friday February 22, 2008
Technology offers new opportunities at Village Green

West Lake residents treated to winter fun

Thursday February 21, 2008
OMNI getting ready for accreditation assessment

Chartier a ‘key example’ of OMNI’s dedication to promotion

Wednesday February 20, 2008
OMNI looks at ways to alleviate staff shortages

Springdale Challenge engages residents, benefits community

Tuesday February 19, 2008
OMNI’s culture and values attract new CEO

Staff recruitment on the agenda

Friday February 15, 2008
OMNI officially launches new image

OMNIway forum introduces new concepts, creates networking opportunities

Thursday February 14, 2008
Almonte revamps dining room to better support residents

Pleasant Meadow celebrates resident's centennial birthday

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Family councils work with residents to get results

Residents’ councils cover many bases

Tuesday February 12, 2008
Almonte residents benefit from access to psychogeriatrician

MDS gives snapshot of residents

Monday February 11, 2008
Old friends reunite at Kentwood Park after
50 years

Council president enjoys helping others

Friday February 8, 2008
Many new residents drawn to life enrichment staff

Family council president encourages others to join

Thursday February 7, 2008
Residents’ councils foster democracy in long-term care

Personal connections important to new residents

Wednesday February 6, 2008
Groundhogs and pancakes kick off February at Almonte

Youth programs important for long-
term care

Tuesday February 5, 2008
Life enrichment staff helps new residents with transition

Male care workers offer a different approach

Monday February 4, 2008
Long-term, short-stay residents get same quality of care

Supportive measures means staff must
‘think safety’

Friday February 1, 2008
Memory game recalls the best in life

Engagement, education helps families learn about long-term care

January

Thursday January 31, 2008
Pairing new residents with staff members makes admission day easier

Open dialogue eases transition into long-term care

Wednesday January 30, 2008
Couples make home feel like home

Forest Hill encourages couples to live together

Tuesday January 29, 2008
Understanding change is essential in long-term care

Woodland Villa to increase community involvement

Monday January 28, 2008
OMNI staff gets lesson on importance of spiritual love

January brings more programming

Friday January 25, 2008
‘I like to help’

Communication with resident, family members helps ease transition

Thursday January 24, 2008
Baking club a 'Sweet' success at Village Green

Couples thrive at Woodland Villa

Wednesday January 23, 2008
Kentwood Park visits local high school

In-service focuses on falls prevention

Tuesday January 22, 2008
Benefits to couples moving into long-term care: administrator

Monday January 21, 2008
Burnbrae celebrates Burns Day

The appropriate balance of independence and risk

Friday January 18, 2008
Garden Terrace welcomes new directors of care

Home sees increase of couples in recent years

Thursday January 17, 2008
West Lake Terrace helps couples stay together

Resident with music in her bones enjoys life at Streamway Villa

Wednesday January 16, 2007
OMNI COO gears up for 2008 breast cancer walk

Tree gets ‘beary’ happy new life

Tuesday January 15, 2008
Supportive measures help resident relive memories

Springdale works to accommodate couples

Monday January 14, 2008
Limiting restraints, increasing supportive measures fosters falls prevention

Rosebridge looks for new areas of improvement

Friday January 11, 2008
Focusing on best practices mitigates risk of falls

Almonte Country Haven to take an empathetic approach

Thursday January 10, 2008
Supportive measures, assessments keep residents on their feet

Constant assessment, exercise keeps falls at a minimum

Wednesday January 9, 2008
Home sees progress in decreasing falls

Walking program helps reduce risk of falls

Tuesday January 8, 2008
Fall prevention a big focus for Springdale in 2008: Imamovic

Staying proactive helps reduce falls

Monday January 7, 2008
Safety and quality of life must go hand-in-hand: DOC

Precautions help reduce risk of falls

Friday January 4, 2008
Almonte Country Haven rings in the new year

Springdale aims to reduce falls in 2008

Thursday January 3, 2008
Pain meds replacing psychotropics in OMNI homes

Frost Manor’s new family council gaining momentum

Wednesday January 2, 2008
OMNI helps get people mobile

2007 a big year for activities