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Report From The Board (October 2009)
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held 06 October 2009. The following matters were discussed:
BOARD EDUCATION – Mrs. Ruest introduced Mrs. Tammie Menard, our new Community Engagement Officer. Mrs. Menard spoke of her background and the role she has assumed which encompasses community engagement and public relations. Mr. Abell thanked Mrs. Menard for her presentation and invited her to observe the balance of the meeting.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT – Mr. Abell expressed his gratitude to Dr. Chung for officiating at the Grand Opening on 16 September 2009. Given Dr. Chung’s history with the Centre, it was fitting that he was the Master of Ceremonies. There was good media coverage for this event and comments have been very positive.
Mr. Abell congratulated Sister Cuddihy on her Golden Jubilee of Religious Profession. The celebration took place on October 5th in Montreal at the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph Motherhouse. Sister Cuddihy then distributed commemorative bookmarks of her Golden Jubilee celebration.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Mrs. Ruest’s report covered: Long-Term Care Act, Sister Cobey Award and Employee Service Awards, Retirement Celebration (for Mrs. Vincelli), and Census Information. Also discussed were:
Accreditation – We received yesterday the final accreditation decision from Accreditation Canada: Accreditation with Condition - Report. The condition which we must fulfill before April 2010 is the submission of more extensive evidence of the follow-up action taken with respect to our medication reconciliation process and the implementation of a second identifier for residents who cannot self-identify in Long-Term Care.
Our overall results were outstanding. The final report provides an overview of our organization’s results in the Quality Dimensions, Required Organizational Practice (ROP) and standards; and the three significant components of the accreditation programme. Our results in the Quality Dimensions and Standards section exceed the national compliance rate in every category.
The Board of Directors offered their congratulations to staff, community partners, volunteers and families on this significant achievement and the commitment to providing quality care.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR) COMMITTEE
Public Relations – Ms. Adams noted that a coffee retirement party was held on September 30th for Mrs. Anne Vincelli. The event was well attended and Mrs. Vincelli was pleased to receive a pendant with the Centre’s logo on it.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Management Fiduciary Statement – The Board of Directors accepted the Management Fiduciary Statement for the month August 2009 and referred it to the Members of the Corporation for information.
Financial Statements – Mr. Despatie reviewed the Financial Statements. Both operations are on budget and there are no concerns at this time. The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 August 2009 as presented.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – The Education Calendar for October 2009 was circulated to the Board of Directors for information.