Province needs to focus on staffing, not protocols, to improve resident outcomes
Long-term care needs increased funding to meet needs
Wednesday July 30, 2008
Understaffing is a major concern in the long-term care sector, and the province needs to support caregivers by helping bolster staff numbers rather than taking away precious time from them. Read More

Latest Editorials:
To restrain or not restrain?
Key is striking balance between safety, independence
Tuesday June 3, 2008
While some people who move into long-term care are ambulatory, others, as a result of cognitive impairment or physical conditions, require assistive devices. For some residents, the use of a wheelchair for physical conditions helps promote mobility and independence. But for others, who have dementia, a wheelchair sometimes simply isn't enough to keep them safe. This poses consideration for the use of lap belts, to keep them secure in their chairs. Full Story

OMNI takes proactive approach to reduce falls
Ontario-wide efforts aimed at keeping seniors safe
Tuesday May 20, 2008
Whether in a long-term care home or other community setting, falls pose a great risk to seniors as they age. Read More

A hand-hygiene campaign for residents?
Monday April 21, 2008
It isn’t often you find the recipients of health care services recruited into infection control initiatives like hand-hygiene programs. Caregivers are consistently reminded of proper hand washing techniques and protocols, yet those who they care for may not be. Read More

Accreditation a new milestone
Monday April 21, 2008
It’s one thing to say you have room for improvement and it’s another to put in place the disciplined processes you need to act on it. A corporate-wide accreditation — and the processes that go with it — provide those disciplines. Read More

Letters
Family members thank Frost Manor for care given to residents
December 11, 2007
I am a RN who has recently retired after 26 years in the Mental Health field. The staff at Frost Manor in Lindsay asked me if I would be interested in starting a Family Council Program in their facility. I jumped at the chance as I was wanting to do more volunteer work. Read More

'I have my mom back'
I want to thank the OMNIway for the article written about my mom, Dorothy Dutrisac. It was well done. She felt happy to see her picture and hear the story. I can't say enough to thank the staff of Springdale Country Manor. Letter