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Teamwork the hallmark of palliative careAll departments, families and outside help makes a difference when working togetherDecember 14, 2012Strong palliative care is an asset to any long-term care home, and staff members involved with palliative care have told the OMNIway that one of the keys is solid teamwork. Read full story >> |
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Moustaches all the rage at RiverviewMale staff members raise $415 in support of MovemberDecember 13, 2012In an effort to raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness of men’s health issues, male staff members at Riverview Manor joined men from across the globe in growing moustaches last month in honour of Movember. Read full story >> |
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Steadfast commitment to quality pays off in 2012Residents' lives improved, OMNI awardedDecember 12, 2012Focusing on quality was OMNI Health Care’s mission at the start of 2012, and it has remained top of mind throughout the organization this year, says president and CEO Patrick McCarthy. Read full story >> |
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Resident agitation, PRN meds greatly reduced at Riverview ManorSuccess attributed to BSO team, staff educationDecember 11, 2012Riverview Manor has seen resident agitation and administration of pro re nata (PRN) medication — pharmaceuticals given on an as-needed basis — significantly decrease in 2012, successes that are being attributed to the home’s participation in the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) project as well as staff education. Read full story >> |
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Everybody gets a gift at StreamwayStaff members, families and local businesses ensuring residents have memorable ChristmasDecember 10, 2012With Christmas fast approaching, staff members, families and local businesses are coming together to ensure all 59 Streamway Villa residents have presents to open on Dec. 25. Read full story >> |
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Taking ownership is demonstrating commitmentRecent stories underscore dedication to residents, homes and organizationDecember 7, 2012When OMNI Health Care employees take ownership of the daily aspects of their work, their commitment to homes, residents and the organization shines through. Read full story >> |
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Interdepartmental collaboration vital in palliative careDietary and life enrichment departments as important as nursing staff in end-of-life care, says RNDecember 6, 2012Shortly before a Riverview Manor resident recently passed away, life enrichment staff visited the palliative-care room to play the resident’s favourite music and read books, while dietary staff ensured nutritional needs were met. Read full story >> |
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Frost Manor focusing on enhancing end-of-life carePalliative-care team established, practices ramped upDecember 5, 2012Frost Manor has put increased focus on end-of-life care recently, resulting in the formation of a palliative-care team and ramped-up end-of-life practices. Read full story >> |
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Two Garden Terrace nurses bring OMNI motto to NYC hurricane victimsMeredith Tomas and Kevin Montero deliver hope and humanity to LTC homes destroyed in stormDecember 4, 2012KANATA, Ont. - It’s not every day, or even once in a lifetime, that most nurses will experience what two staff members at Garden Terrace encountered last month. Read full story >> |
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Burnbrae Gardens doubles as film setA 'great community partnership' helps Humber College students with projectDecember 3, 2012Burnbrae Gardens doubled as a movie studio recently when a group of Toronto film students used the Campbellford long-term care home as the setting for a romantic comedy about love between seniors. Read full story >> |
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