2016 OANHSS Awards Summary
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2016 OANHSS Awards Summary
OANHSS Awards 2016 Submissions Summary Winners OANHSS Leadership Award: Stephen Piekarski For more than 32 years, Steve led the Eastholme Home for the Aged in his hometown of Powassan. He guided the home through many changes over the years, most notably with redevelopment and the securing of additional beds. His persistence transformed Eastholme from 74 beds into the current 128-bed home and the only A-level home in the district. Yet in a sector full of rules and regulations, he never lost sight of the people. Personable and approachable, Steve deeply cared about, believed in, and supported the people that he met. And both staff and residents enjoyed life at Eastholme a little more while under his care. He took great pride in putting others first, and, as a result, he made Eastholme into a warm, caring place. His dedication to others and to shaping seniors’ care extended well beyond the walls of Eastholme. Among his many activities, he was part of several LHIN-related groups, was Chair of a Long-Term Care HUB, and led the East Parry Sound Community Supports Program. Within the Association, Steve was deeply committed to the membership. Over the years, he provided staff with sound input from a district home’s perspective, particularly with the Long-Term Care Homes Act. And he was a long-standing source of leadership in Region 8 for over 30 years. Steve recently retired from Eastholme. When he first came to the home, it had 10 empty beds and four bed wards. Under his leadership, Eastholme is now almost doubled in size, is redeveloped to the Ministry’s A level, and enjoys a reputation of quality care. Norma Rudy Award: Shelagh Nowlan Shelagh has been a powerful advocate not only for the Association and its members but also for the long term care sector. She served on the Board of Directors as Member at Large for six years, and she has been the OANHSS Liaison for the South East LHIN for seven years now and counting. Through the years, she has gained a well-earned reputation as a strong voice for quality improvement. When indicators for quality improvement plans (QIP) were being developed, she worked to ensure that any chosen indicators were reflective of the sector. Then when QIPs were being rolled out, she was an early adopter, and she supported OANHSS members in crafting their own plans by providing her home’s plan, documents, and resources. Shelagh has brought a strong voice to other initiatives. She was the OANHSS representative and, at one point, the Chair of the Residents First Steering Committee. She also worked hard to strengthen Region 6, where she served as Chair and now leads the Education Committee. Beyond her region, she has worked closely with OANHSS staff to offer valued support. Shelagh always helps the Association in any way that she can. Because of this, she has strengthened significantly the quality of services and programs that OANHSS provides. 1 Winners Innovation and Excellence – Supporting Seniors Award: The Corporation of the County of Simcoe (Midhurst) Georgian Village Campus of Care On September 30, 2013, the County of Simcoe took the concept of “aging in place” and made it a reality. On that day, the Georgian Village campus of care opened its doors. The 311,500-square-foot community offers a complete continuum under “one roof” with five different housing models: long term care, affordable housing, retirement living, life-lease apartment suites, and stand-alone life lease homes. In addition, a wide range of programs and services are offered on site with the support of over 40 community partners. This $80-million dollar project is recognized for its scope of services and for the partnerships needed to get it built in the first place. The campus was the direct result of longterm, strategic relationships between Georgian Village and municipal, provincial and federal governments. This approach to supporting seniors led the previous Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews, the Minister of Seniors Affairs Mario Sergio, and Premier Kathleen Wynne to tout Georgian Village as the model that will shape the future of seniors’ care delivery. Info: Connie Sheridan, Acting Administrator, (705) 549-3166, [email protected] Innovation and Excellence – Workplace Quality Award: Sunnyside Seniors’ Services (Kitchener) Share the Care Sunnyside Seniors’ Services is similar to many other long term care homes. Increasing resident acuity with the same staffing levels mean staff has to work harder with the same limited resources. The home knew that increasing hours, asking staff to work harder, and hiring new staff were not realistic options. So it got creative. Enter the “Share the Care” project: an initiative – based on lean methodology – that would explore how the home’s staff could work together more effectively. The project began with the creation of an inter-disciplinary management team and Lean training. Then, through interviews, surveys and job shadowing, care staff identified dozens of opportunities for creating efficiencies. One area that the home explored was the distribution of washclothes. By applying Lean methodology to this area and streamlining tasks, the team freed up an astonishing 15 hours each day of PSW time. By implementing Lean, Sunnyside Seniors’ Services has made better use of its resources. And staff now has more time to provide direct, hands-on care. Info: Connie Lacy, Director of Seniors Services, (519) 575-4400, [email protected] 2 Winners Community Connections Award Knollcrest Lodge (Milverton) Wellness Campus New for d Awar 16 20 Nestled within a small town of 1,700 people, Knollcrest Lodge has changed considerably since it was first built in 1972. Its expansion to become “more than just a long term care home” began in 1990 when a Community Outreach Service was added. Led by Administrator Susan Rae, Knollcrest Lodge is living out its vision: to be an “excellent service provider that covers a full range of housing, care, and lifestyle options.” To achieve this goal, the home has developed strong partnerships over the years, resulting in a wide range of programs and services being offered on its campus. Services are health-care related, such as physiotherapy, a chiropractor, an optometrist, Life Labs, and a dental clinic for children. And services are community-related, such as a law firm and a drop-off centre for water testing. Soon, the campus will be home to a new hub serviced by Community Outreach Services, which offers transportation, Meals on Wheels, blood pressure clinics, friendly visiting, and home maintenance and repair, among others. Knollcrest Lodge maintains great relationships with many community partners, including Perth East Municipal Council and Perth County Council, and these relationships are growing. Most recently, Public Health and the local Community Care Access Centre approached the home about offering additional services on the ever-expanding campus. In 2015, Knollcrest Lodge filled an important gap in its services by expanding its campus with the opening of Milverton Place, a 12-unit apartment building. More than 25 years in the making, the Wellness Campus has steadily grown to become much more than long term care. It helps people of all ages and offers services never-before-available in this rural area. It has grown to become a centre of wellness, and it is now a vital, necessary hub for the community. Info: Susan Rae, Chief Executive Officer, (519) 595-8121, [email protected] Congratulations to All of Our Accredited Members As long-time supporters of CARF and Accreditation Canada, OANHSS publicly recognizes members that have achieved accreditation through the Quality of Care plaque. Currently, 116 members have maintained or earned this status. At this year’s annual Awards Luncheon held at the OANHSS Convention, the Association recognized two new members in achieving their accreditation: The Rekai Centres (Toronto) and Geraldton District Hospital (Geraldton). In recognition of their accreditation, new members The Rekai Centres received a Quality of Care plaque from Board Chair Debra Cooper Burger (centre). OANHSS congratulates all of our accredited member homes for their commitment to leading seniors’ care. 3 Honourable Mentions Innovation and Excellence Awards Memorial Tree The Elliott Community LTC Residence (Guelph) The Memorial Tree was created to honour each resident of the Elliott’s continuum of care who had passed away. A mural of a tree is displayed in The Elliott’s Community Centre, and on it are personalized ornaments, each inscribed with a resident’s name. The program runs annually from November 1 to October 31, after which each ornament is removed and mailed, with a note of thanks, to the resident’s loved ones. The ornament can then be displayed each year on the family’s Christmas tree in memory of their loved one. Culinary Resident Empowerment Fairhaven (Peterborough) In recent years, Fairhaven residents participated in a Gourmet Cooking Club organized by the Resident Programs department. This idea was expanded to involve more residents and has since grown to become the Test Kitchen Program. For the program, three groups – with one staff and three residents in each – prepare a recipe. The groups then come together to evaluate the food. As a result of this program, four new menu items were added to the home’s menus. Info: Joy Husak, CEO, (705) 743-0881, [email protected] Palliative Care Kristus Darzs Latvian Home (Woodbridge) Staff at Kristus Darzs sought to provide more focused care to residents at their end of life. As a result, one of the home’s RPNs, a best practice champion, developed a palliative care program to be run by the direct care staff. Now, PSWs, activation and administrative staff spend quality time with the resident and family members. RPNs ensure pain is managed effectively and keep the resident’s family informed of status. RNs communicate with the attending physician, family and staff. Housekeeping staff ensure condolence cards are signed by all staff. The special attention given by all levels of staff ensure each resident’s last days at the home are filled with love, dignity and comfort. Info: Lauma Stikuts, Executive Director, (905) 832-3300, [email protected] Info: Sherri Enns, Administrator, (519) 822-0491, [email protected] Staff for Residents Fund The Elliott Community LTC Residence (Guelph) Based on an idea from The Elliott’s staff suggestion program, this fund allows staff to donate to the home directly from their paycheques. The fund is promoted by the human resources department, and participating staff can see their voluntary donations coming from their payroll remittances. In January each year, the fund is tabulated and the balance is reported to all contributors. Ideas for spending are then solicited, with each participant voting to choose the best idea. Any unspent funds are added to the next annual campaign. Info: Sherri Enns, Administrator, (519) 822-0491, [email protected] Intergenerational Program City of Toronto - Kipling Acres (Toronto) In collaboration with the on-site child care centre, Kipling Acres’ intergenerational program brings daycare children and the home’s seniors together for mutually beneficial activities. Both children and seniors share their talents and knowledge through engaging, lively and fun activities. Examples include reading, friendly visits, cooking, bingo and more. The program’s success is dependent on goal setting, training, collaboration and assessment. Staff who support this program comment that both children and residents enjoy the chance to interact. Info: Nelson Ribeiro, Administrator, (416) 392-2301, [email protected] 4 Honourable Mentions Innovation and Excellence Awards Seniors’ Prom Greenwood Court (Stratford) With its Prom Night event, Greenwood Court sought to recreate the memories that residents had of attending their own proms many years ago. Staff, volunteers, and community partners all pitched in to make the event unforgettable. A five-piece brass band and ballroom dancers from the community provided entertainment, and donations from local flower shops as well as a volunteer photographer and local high school students helped to make the evening special. The event garnered plenty of positive media coverage for the home, and residents thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Info: Joyce Penney, Executive Director, (519) 273-4662, [email protected] Poet’s Corner John Noble Home (Brantford) Residents may not be professional writers, but they love to be creative and write poetry! For the Poet’s Corner program, residents work in teams to brainstorm and compose a poem using their combined words. A topic is presented, and participants share their thoughts and memories on it. After brainstorming, the group discusses and writes out the lines of a poem. After each session is complete, the recreationist types out the poem and gives a copy to each participant. Residents are always proud to see their creativity in print. Info: Erin Denton, Acting Administrator, (519) 756-2920, [email protected] Bell Ringers John Noble Home (Brantford) Bell Ringers is a therapeutic music program adapted for long term care. Desktop bells are used, and each one has its own note. Each resident gets a bell and sits across from the recreationist, who acts as a conductor, pointing to each resident when it’s their turn to ring their bell. Residents play familiar songs, such as “Tipperary” and “You Are My Sunshine.” Staff members from the home often stop to listen to the group’s performances and will clap in appreciation. Residents enjoy the program and leave with a sense of self-accomplishment. Info: Erin Denton, Acting Administrator, (519) 756-2920, [email protected] Creation of Legacy Art Fairview Lodge (Whitby) Recently, Fairview Lodge was approached by Art With A Heart to provide its residents with an opportunity to create a legacy art project. Funding was obtained from a New Horizon’s grant from the federal government. Then, residents, families, volunteers, and community groups attended facilitated workshops in which each participant spoke about what is meaningful to them. Based on this feedback, five images were developed, which were then transformed into five large canvas drawings. Participants then worked together to place pieces of tile on each canvas to create mosaic wall art. Once complete, the mosaics will be hung in the home. Info: Marcey Wilson, Administrator, (905) 668-5851, [email protected] Cyber Lounge John Noble Home (Brantford) The Cyber Lounge at John Noble Home enables the home’s recreationists to teach residents about technology and what it has to offer. Equipped with ipads, desktop computers, colour printers, docking stations, a largescreen TV, a Wii and more, the Lounge helps seniors get connected. Last year, 33% of residents participated in the program, and now over 64% of residents regularly use some form of technology. The program has helped residents to keep in touch with loved ones, stay up-todate on world events, and connect with people from the community. Info: Erin Denton, Acting Administrator, (519) 756-2920, [email protected] 5 Honourable Mentions Innovation and Excellence Awards Nurse-led Outreach Team Providence Manor (Kingston) Caught You Caring The Elliott Community LTC Residence (Guelph) The Nurse-Led Outreach Team consists of two full-time nurse practitioners who provide care for 498 residents in three area long term care homes. In recent years, Providence Manor implemented new strategies to expand the team’s role, as set by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Based on these new roles, the home’s outreach team ensures that LTC residents receive timely, high quality care. One area the team has seen success is in emergency department transfers. Over the past two years, the three homes have seen 61 fewer transfers. Caught You Caring is a recognition program that acknowledges The Elliott’s care staff. Cards are used to highlight a specific act by an employee. Every employee, regardless of position, is eligible, and anyone – other staff, family, volunteers, visitors – may complete a card. Cards are then sent to the employee’s manager who congratulates the person in a meaningful way. Each month, all of the nominations are reviewed by a committee who selects one as being the most meaningful. That employee receives a $25 gift card and a fun custom caricature. Info: Shelagh Nowlan, Vice President of Long Term Care, (613) 548-7222, [email protected] Info: Sherri Enns, Administrator, (519) 822-0491, [email protected] Youth Art Ambassador Volunteer Program City of Toronto – Lakeshore Lodge (Toronto) Promoting Therapeutic Recreation Week John Noble Home (Brantford) In collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Lakeshore Lodge developed a Youth Art Ambassador Program. Volunteers and residents from the home visited the Gallery for a tour and art-making opportunity. Then, 10 youth volunteers returned to the AGO for a full-day training session to learn how to discuss art with residents and how to organize an in-house program. This collaboration led to the creation of four projects and an art show. The project has been so successful that it is being expanded to other City of Toronto LTC homes. At John Noble Home, Therapeutic Recreation Week is promoted through a series of display boards in the home’s café. The boards include information on the profession as well as pictures of the home’s residents. Each day, a new themed worksheet is available, such as a word search, and a daily draw of all entries is held, with the winner receiving a $5 coupon for the café. The following week, another draw takes place for one of three grand prizes. This program allows recreation staff to celebrate their profession while educating others. Info: Robert Petrushewsky, Administrator, (416) 3929409, [email protected] Info: Erin Denton, Acting Administrator, (519) 756-2920, [email protected] Corporate Education Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre (Ottawa) CW Behavioural Support Collaboration The Davis Centre (Bolton) Perley and Rideau has developed an education and training plan that ties more closely to its strategic directions and strengthens current corporate initiatives. The strategy provides a blueprint that articulates the Centre’s commitment to its residents and families as well as its workforce. The plan consists of three phases: (a) a learning needs assessment (b) education delivery and (c) evaluation of the education program’s effectiveness. The goal of the plan is to promote quality care for the home’s residents through the development of education programs that address the needs of staff. In partnership with the Central West CCAC, Alzheimer Society, and Tall Pines LTC home, The Davis Centre sought to better help residents and their informal caregivers as they transitioned into long term care. The primary goals of this collaboration were to engage family caregivers early on in the care process, to enhance their understanding of the disease process, and to connect them with dementia-based resources. Results are still being measured, but interviews with informal caregivers reveal that they feel more supported and more empowered in their loved one’s care. Info: Akos Hoffer, CEO, (613) 526-7170, ahoffer@ prvhc.com Info: Liezle Trinidad, Director of Care, (905) 791-2449, [email protected] 6 Honourable Mentions Community Connections Award Community Outreach Services St. Joseph’s Villa (Dundas) Client-Centred Programs Arnprior Regional Health (Arnprior) Arnprior Regional Health offers a variety of community based programs, which link to create positive health outcomes for the community. One example comes from the adult day program and the Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. Each day, day program clients create inspirational messages that are passed on to the MOW clients. The MOW clients look forward to receiving these notes, and they, in turn, learn more about the home’s offerings. Meanwhile, day program clients enjoy having an impact on people in the community. These simple messages have led to more clients and volunteers for both programs. Info: Eric Hanna, President and CEO, (613) 623-3166, [email protected] Toronto Challenge City of Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services The Toronto Challenge is an event that raises funds and awareness for non-profit organizations that are improving the quality of life for seniors throughout the region. Celebrating physical activity and community spirit, the Toronto Challenge offers a 5K run, 5K walk and 1K fun walk, suitable for all ages and abilities. Funds raised go directly to community programs that contribute to independent living and home support for seniors as well as to the city’s Long-Term Care Homes & Services department. Initiatives to date have ranged from renovations of a seniors’ facility, to transportation services, to food subsidies, to recreation programs. In its quest to develop a campus of care, St. Joseph’s Villa has embraced collaborative approaches that share its expertise with the community. Under this approach, the home offers multiple programs and services through a number of initiatives. Examples include offering exercise programs through the home’s SIM gym and therapeutic community pool, expanding the adult day program to individuals with intellectual disabilities, offering community out-patient clinics, and offering free space to community groups. These efforts have helped to add a significant amount of localized services in one accessible location. As a result, the profile of St. Joseph’s Villa has been greatly enhanced within the community. Info: David Bakker, Administrator, (905) 627-9011, [email protected] The Perley Rideau Newsletter Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre (Ottawa) Serving a community of more than 2,000 people and the general public, the Perley Rideau Newsletter has become a relied-upon communication vehicle. The monthly newsletter provides useful information, including resident biographies, information on social events, staff news and tributes, and more. Each 26-page issue is compiled with submissions from staff, residents, families, and other groups. Before its relaunch in December 2014, these groups had to get information through different mediums at different times; now, 300 hard copies of the newsletter are distributed throughout the home, and thousands more people access it via the home’s website and social media. Info: Jay Innes, Director of Communications, (613) 5267171, [email protected] Info: Reg Paul, General Manager, (416) 392-8896, [email protected] 7 Honourable Mentions Community Connections Seniors’ Services Region of Waterloo (Kitchener) When Sunnyside home was rebuilt in 2004, the Region of Waterloo set a new course for its Seniors’ Services division. It would build a campus at Sunnyside that would offer a continuum of integrated services, thus creating a “hub” for older adults. Over the last 10-plus years, the hub has grown to offer a wide variety of programs and services for older adults. These services include a geriatric outreach clinic, memory screening clinic, caregiver support services, optometry services, and on-site CCAC coordinator care. On any given day, the campus supports more than 600 older adults through its services. Info: Connie Lacy, Director of Seniors Services, (519) 575-4400, [email protected] Love In Intergenerational Program Greenwood Court (Stratford) Launched in collaboration with the Avon Co-operative Nursery School, the Stratford Library, and various community partners, this one-day event brought together children and seniors to grow, share, and learn from one another. Residents participated alongside the children and their families in a number of activities, such as story time, arts and crafts, dance, and yoga. The event showed the community how it could greatly enrich the lives of Greenwood Court’s residents. As well, it raised the home’s profile thanks to positive media coverage, and it allowed community partners to learn more about life and seniors’ care at Greenwood Court. Info: Joyce Penney, Executive Director, (519) 273-4662, [email protected] The HUB of Services Blue Water Rest Home (Zurich) Founded in 1965, Blue Water Rest Home was redeveloped in 2010. The redevelopment project opened up a wealth of space that was then re-purposed into a campus of care. Since then, the home has developed numerous partnerships and collaborations to meet the growing health needs of the surrounding community. Unique partnerships include education opportunities for Georgian College students, a resource centre through New Horizons for Seniors, a full onsite daycare with the local Early Childhood Education Centre, and a summer jobs program with Service Canada. Blue Water now serves many more seniors and people from the community than ever before. Info: Angie Dunn, Chief Executive Officer, (519) 2364373, [email protected] 2017 OANHSS Awards Program We look forward to receiving your submissions and nominations early next year. For more information, contact Chris Noone at 905-851-8821 ext. 253 8