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OMNI Features
	Careers in long-term care result in opportunities, skill enhancement For many years the long-term care sector has faced challenges when it comes to recruiting nursing staff. Feature
	Assessments provide OMNI with outsiders’ view During the first week of March surveyors from the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) visited 16 of OMNI Health Care’s 17 long-term care homes as the first step in the company’s path to receiving corporate accreditation. Feature
	OMNI homes get behind awareness campaign OMNI’s 17 long-term care homes were busy in February as residents, families and staff members all chipped in to help drive an annual Ontario Long-Term Care Association (OLTCA) campaign aimed at raising public awareness of challenges faced in the long-term care sector. Feature
	OMNIway forum drives OMNI values The first annual OMNIway forum brought together 118 managers from OMNI’s 17 long-term care homes and head office. Feature
	Couples flourish in OMNI homes After living with someone for 50 or 60 years, the transition into long-term care can be difficult for some individuals. However, if the person’s spouse makes the move into the home with them, the transition into long-term care can be much easier. Feature
	A step forward in fall prevention Incredible effort has been made in recently to minimize falls among Canadian senior citizens at home, in healthcare settings and in the community at large. Feature
	Pain meds replacing psychotropics in OMNI homes One of the big changes to touch OMNI long-term care homes in recent years is the move away from administrating psychotropic medications to residents with dementia exhibiting agitation. Feature
	Supportive measures enhance quality of life for residents Since the beginning of this year, every staff member in each department at OMNI’s 16 long-term care homes has had supportive measures training. Feature
	Nutritional care staff work to ensure quality meals If you talk to anyone working in a nutritional care department at an OMNI long-term care home, they’ll tell you mealtimes are the one thing residents place priority on more than anything else. Feature
	Long-term care changes lives for the better It’s a remarkable thing any time a person regains mobility after being unable to walk. Feature
	Making a difference in long-term care It doesn’t matter what job you do – when you work at an OMNI home you’re making a difference in the lives of residents. Feature
	LECs create programs for male residents Developing quality programs which interest men is one of the biggest challenges activity staff faces in long-term care homes. Feature
	Summer a busy time at OMNI homes What do barbecues, outdoor fundraisers, gardening and a computer program have in common? Feature
	Long-term care is all about living Long-term care offers residents a world of opportunities. In fact, some residents living in OMNI’s 16 homes are finding that since moving into long-term care, their lives are more enriched than they have been in years. Feature
	Long-term care sector offers many rewards for nurses The opportunity to use a variety of facets of their skill set and the chance to develop closer relationships with those in their care are two factors that make long-term care a rewarding field for registered staff. Feature
	OMNI homes give thanks to volunteers OMNI homes gave thanks in April to some of their most valued team members – volunteers. Feature
	OMNI demonstrates continued commitment to education OMNI employees are set to sharpen their pencils again in preparation for training to extend their scope of practice. Feature
	Community Partnerships: No room for silos in new health care system Ontario’s changing the way it delivers health care and it’s time to embrace a collaborative spirit. Feature
	Putting ‘Safety First’ no cliché for OMNI Introduced in 2006, ‘Safety First’, OMNI’s new health and safety manual, could very well be collecting dust in managers’ offices by now. Feature
	Public, operators have their say about proposed LTC Homes Act Over the past two weeks, those interested in Ontario's proposed new Long Term Care Homes Act have had their say during a series of hearings of the provincial government's Standing Committee on Social Policy. Feature
	Homes gear up for supportive measures education By the end of 2007, all of OMNI’s approximately 1,500 employees will experience a training program that will no doubt enhance the level of care residents receive but likely help them grow as employees and as people. Feature
	Community Partnerships From introducing the laughter of children into the home to offering residents free hearing aid assessments, partnerships are enriching residents' lives and the supports they receive in OMNI homes. Feature
	Infection Control It is that time of year when each of us has to ensure there is a heightened awareness in our Homes in regard to Infection Control. Feature
	Touching lives everyday Every day actions deemed 'heroic'. Back in the spring, OMNI CEO Fraser Wilson hit the road to visit all 16 long-term care homes armed with his presentation about 'Everyday Heroes'. Feature
	Changing clientele In the past four months we asked OMNI administrators for examples of life-changing care provision. What came back was astonishing. Feature
	The marvel of flax flour When Garden Terrace’s former nutritional manager piloted a program that introduced flax flour into residents’ diets the results were dramatic. Feature
	Rekindling Supportive Measures From educating family members about supportive measures to making it part of new staff orientation, Rosebridge Manor is leading the way in the individualized care approach, says Fraser Wilson. Feature
	Valentines Day in OMNI homes The OMNIway, with the help of staff at the long-term-care homes, asked couples about what makes a relationship last. Residents and their spouses share advice with OMNIway readers. Feature
	Christmas at OMNI Throughout the month of December, the OMNIway took and received numerous photos of people and events in OMNI homes. Take a moment to view a special Christmas photo album. View the photo gallery
	Give LHINs benefit of doubt as Province turns to community Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) are hardly front page anews in the major media. Yet from a community health perspective, perhaps they should be. Feature
	Elite Performers Series The two days of leadership training with Robin Sharma had a profound effect on many people. Feature
	Leading the OMNIway A recent leadership retreat for OMNI long-term care home administrators has made clear the importance of leadership at OMNI homes. Feature
	Ethics in long-term care There are many ethical issues in long-term care, often as a result of family and resident wishes not being aligned. Feature
	Big scare for long-term care resolved OMNI Health Care cancelled several big renovations in April of this year due to funding cuts by Ontario’s Liberal government. Feature
	OMNI and the OLTCA: Fruitful advocacy partnership OMNI homes and the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) are wrapping up another successful advocacy campaign. Feature
	Snapshots of fun and laughter Everyday life is full of joy at OMNIway homes. “There's always laughter here,” says Barb LeBlanc, a resident of Streamway Villa in Cobourg. Barb enjoys the crafts and games that go on everyday at her home. Feature
	Pleasant Meadow Manor makes wishes come true Pleasant Meadow Manor introduced a wishing well program to the home in October 2002. Staff invite residents to write special requests on a star made of construction paper and drop it into the depths of the wooden well. Feature
	Working Here Interested in learning more about working at an OMNI home? Click here to read a collection of articles on working at OMNI.
	The New Springdale A collection of photos and articles about the renovations at Springdale. Feature
	Nutritional Care A round-up of articles published by OMNIway covering all aspects of nutritional care. Also includes a message from Aimee Merkley, OMNI nutritional care co-ordinator. Feature
	OMNI celebrates Canada Day Click here to view the photos from Canada Day celebrations.
	Living Here Click here for a snapshot of life in an OMNI long-term care home from activities to dining. Feature
	A look ahead OMNI administrators speak out about working with community partners. Feature
	OMNI responds to SARS Read articles about what OMNI has done to help protect residents and staff from SARS. Also access resources from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Feature
	Supportive Measures One of OMNI's strategic initiatives that places emphasis on resident's indivdual needs when creating care plans. Feature
March 3, 2003 'Do your share' OLTCA campaign February 14, 2003 Residents benefit from new dollars May 2002 OLTCA campaign for more dollars September 2002 Envision a new Springdale