St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held 01 June 2010.  The following matters were discussed:

PRESENTATIONS

Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario (HAAO) - On behalf of the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario (HAAO), Mrs. Greffe presented Mrs. Ruest with the book “To Bring Comfort and Hope” which commemorates the HAAO’s Centennial.  The book features a summary of the Association’s history, including the establishment of our Region 9 Association (now known as the Ontario East Region) by the founding members of our Auxiliary.  Mrs. Ruest thanked Mrs. Greffe for this presentation, and indicated that our Centre has made a contribution to the HAAO to help mark their centennial celebrations.

Educational Session / Board Development – Ms. Joelle Régnier, Nurse Practitioner and Mr. Craig Smith, Social Worker, both with the Local Interdisciplinary Networked Care (LINC) Project, explained their role in the delivery of Long-term Care.  Their expertise is being shared evenly with the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge.  The Social Work component focuses on proactive care of the residents in collaboration with the family.  The Nurse Practitioner, in consultation with the Family Physician, helps avoid unnecessary Emergency Department visits by residents, resulting in fewer admissions to acute care.  Dr. Patel indicated that educational sessions will be provided to staff, outlining what has been learned since the inception of the Project.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Eight Slow-paced Rehabilitation Beds - A recent newspaper article discussed the elective surgeries cancelled at Cornwall Community Hospital due to the overflow of LTC/ALC patients.  The Board of Directors was hopeful that the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) would soon approve the funding of these eight beds in order to alleviate the over bedding crisis in acute care.

CORRESPONDENCE

Letter from President of Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario (HAAO) – This letter explained that Ms. Juliette Payette of our Centre’s Auxiliary has been elected Chairman of the Ontario East Region of the HAAO.

CORPORATE SISTER LIAISON’S REPORT

Regional Sister Superior – Sister Cuddihy announced that she was recently appointed Regional Sister Superior in Amherstview.  This appointment will become effective 15 August 2010.  

Foundation Fundraising Event:  Champagne and Strawberries Festival and Silent Auction – Sister Cuddihy invited Board Members to this event which will be held in Jeanne Mance Hall on Sunday, June 27^th from 2 to 4 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Mrs. Ruest’s report covered the following: Long-Term Care Funding, Hospital Funding and Census Information.  Also discussed was:

Long-Term Care Services Accountability Agreement (L-SAA) – This document which replaces the former Services Agreement, will cover the period 01 July 2010 o 31 March 2013.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT / SAFETY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS / BRANDING COMMITTEE

Accreditation – The Centre has received a letter from Accreditation Canada, confirming our full accreditation status after our submissions.

AUXILIARY REPORT

Appreciation – Mrs. Greffe offered her thanks to Mrs. Tammie Menard, Community Engagement Officer, who has been extremely helpful in helping her settle into her role as President of the Auxiliary.

Feature Article in Seaway News’ Cornwall Living – Mrs. Greffe explained that the Auxiliary had purchased a full page colour feature in this annual magazine.  It will be published in late June and will have a circulation of 55,000.  Again, Mrs. Greffe thanked Mrs. Menard for her involvement in facilitating this promotion of the Auxiliary.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – The Education Calendar for June 2010 was circulated to the Board of Directors for information.