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  Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:27 AM
OLTCA announces Candace Chartier as incoming CEO
Chartier to focus on strengthening membership

The Ontario Long Term Care Association’s (OLTCA) incoming CEO Candace Chartier says strengthening the organization’s membership will be a top priority in her new role. Full Story
 
Home’s staff engages nursing students in LTC career possibilities
Team members spread valuable, first-hand information about working in LTC

Meadow Park Chatham recently showed the home’s support for long-term care nursing by sending two team members to a nursing career fair at the University of Windsor. Full Story
Award winner surpasses goals to reduce responsive behaviours
Muskoka Landing team’s efforts recognized by OLTCA

Muskoka Landing’s award-winning responsive behaviour program team is a testament to collaboration and commitment to ongoing, resident-centred care. Full Story
Video and music engaging to Main Street residents
Student infuses work experience and passion into projects

Main Street Terrace residents recently packed the screening of the Toronto home’s first-ever video newsletter and the performance of a Broadway-style revue, both of which featured a number of them. Full Story
OMNI tops in quality improvement
Efforts to reduce fractures recognized with OLTCA award

Standing before a room filled with people connected to the world of elder care at the Ontario Long Term Care Association/Ontario Retirement Communities Association Breakfast of Champions to receive some well-deserved recognition was a sweet moment for OMNI Health Care chief operating officer Candace Chartier. Full Story
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The Long-Term Care Task Force on Resident Care and Safety was established in response to media reports of incidents of abuse and neglect in long-term care homes and underreporting of these incidents. The Task Force is independent of government and has broad representation from across the sector, including family and resident councils, nurses, physicians, unions, personal support workers, long-term care provider associations and advocates. The task force is reviewing all feedback received through consultation between February 16 and March 19 and is developing an action plan targeted for completion by the end of April 2012. It will be publicly released shortly thereafter.

 

OTHER LONG-TERM CARE NEWS

Jennifer Silver earns award for community service

Afton Park Place personal support worker (PSW) Jennifer Silver’s love of animals has helped her earn this year’s Steeves & Rozema Quest for Success award in the community service category.
Visit S&R Today for the full story

 

Riverview toasts nurses with week of events
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - The crew at Riverview Manor honoured nurses on Friday with a barbecue in the Peterborough long-term care home’s courtyard.
Visit OMNIway.ca for the full story

 

Imagination runs wild for anniversary contest
Leisureworld employees let their imagination run wild for the company’s 40th anniversary, crafting everything from music to cake for a commemorative art contest.
Visit Leisureworld's In The News for the full story


 

Seeking culture change leaders for Schlegel scholarship
When it comes to changing the culture of aging, the Pioneer Network and the conference it hosts each summer is considered by many to the be the nucleus of the movement; a place where some of the leading minds devoted to person-directed care gather to share insight and enthusiasm.
Visit Schlegel Villages' Village Voice for the full story

- The Passion Behind The Compassion -