St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held 01 December 2009.  The following matters were discussed:

BOARD EDUCATION – Chapter 7 of the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada’s Health Ethics Guide titled, “Governance and Administration” was circulated prior to the meeting.  Mrs. Ruest invited Board Members to read through this self-learning document.

CORRESPONDENCE – The Board of Directors noted the Thank You card received from Sister Sheila Boase in appreciation for the floral arrangements sent for the funerals of Sister Elinor McDonald and Sister Janet Wahleithner.

SISTER LIAISION’S REPORT

Jérôme le Royer de la Dauversière – This Feast was celebrated on November 6^th.  A special Mass was held. The 350^th Anniversary Celebrations are coming to a close.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Mrs. Ruest’s report covered:  Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Letter, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, Compliance Review, Christmas Celebrations, and Census Information.  Also discussed were:

Fourth Quarter Goals and Priorities – Mrs. Ruest reviewed the progress to date, and explained the fourth quarter goals and priorities:

·      Complete all final reporting requirements to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the Capital Redevelopment Project;

·      Prepare the 2009/2010 Operating and Capital Budgets for Board Approval;

·      Complete the implementation of the E-Mars Pharmacy Project;

·      Submit the final evidence requirements to Accreditation Canada;

·      Complete the Job Evaluation process for non-union and management staff; and

·      Develop organizational action plan to support strategic directions once approved by the Members of the Corporation.          

Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) – Our submission to the Ministry for HIRF projects has been approved.  The upgrades will include five ceiling lifts in Complex Continuing Care to accommodate bariatric patients, enhanced security technology, additional building card access control, and wireless infrastructure for E-Mars implementation.

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Management Fiduciary Statement – The Board of Directors accepted the Management Fiduciary Statement for the month October 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.  The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 October 2009 as presented.

Update on Funding Planning Submissions – There will be a $70M funding shortfall in 2009/2010 in the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – The Education Calendar for December 2009 was circulated to the Board of Directors for information.