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Blackout prompts Maplewood staff's creativity

'We had the best program we've had in a while,' says LEC

February 22, 2012

Maplewood staff members recently used their creativity to make the most of a two-hour power outage by engaging nearly all of the home's residents in an impromptu program in the dining room.


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Staff galvanizing support for blood drive

Springdale team rallying behind colleague

February 21, 2012

Springdale Country Manor team members are asking staff from other OMNI Health Care long-term care homes to donate blood throughout April as part of a drive being held in honour of one of their colleagues at the Peterborough-area long-term care home.
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Springdale resident immunization tops charts

96% receive flu vaccination

February 17, 2012

Springdale Country Manor director of care Kathy Shewell says she was surprised to learn the Peterborough-area long-term care home has the highest percentage of residents immunized against influenza in the region.
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Communication, preparedness key to high immunization rates at Riverview

91% of residents, 79% of staff receive flu vaccination

February 16, 2012

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Riverview Manor clinical care co-ordinator Kelly McGleish says communication and being prepared were key to the Peterborough long-term care home achieving favourable flu vaccination numbers this year.
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Riverview celebrates couples with Valentine's Day lunch

More couples than ever at this year's event

February 15, 2012

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Karl and Elisabeth Burkhardt say the food and service at Riverview Manor's Valentine's Day lunch yesterday were superb, but the important thing was being able to spend time together.

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93% of Pleasant Meadow staff receives flu vaccination

RN driving initiative at Norwood home hopes others follow suit

February 14, 2012

Pleasant Meadow Manor is reporting one of the highest percentages of staff flu vaccinations amongst Peterborough-area health-care providers, according to statistics from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit.
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Almonte resident continues ancient tradition

Evelyn Lalonde sits down for a quilting spell when she feels like it

February 13, 2012

Quilting can be traced to ancient Egypt and China when three layers of fabric were stitched together for warmth.


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Outstanding care earns Beverley Edie Everyday Hero award

Willows Estate PSW honoured for dedication to residents

February 10, 2012

Beverley Edie cares about the residents she supports at Willows Estate.
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Continued provision of quality care the focus at Woodland Villa

Management team to engage front-line staff in inspection protocols

February 9, 2012

The recent 2012 strategic planning session at Woodland Villa focused on the continued provision of quality care and maintaining a positive atmosphere in the Long Sault home.
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Management training program identifies OMNI's future leaders

Program grooms management staff from within organization

February 8, 2012

OMNI Health Care's manager training program is designed to support staff members who aspire to move up the corporate ladder and identify champions in the homes.
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