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Staffing issues cited as Maplewood's No. 1 challenge

Utilizing RPNs, sharing resumes, electronic job postings and employment agencies cited as possible solutions

Maplewood administrator and director of care Nancy McNairn says staffing issues are the No. 1 challenge the 49-bed Brighton long-term care home is facing.

Staff members, resident work diligently towards discharge

Stage 4 ulcer healed, pneumonia overcome at Burnbrae Gardens

After 18 months of hard work on the part of a resident and staff, a man has achieved his goal to "get better and go home," says Burnbrae Gardens' administrator and director of care Susan Cymbaluk.

Dementia-care presentation strikes a chord with CCC

Motivational speaker Jayne Harvey praises Getting to Know You form

From-scratch cooking at forefront of sodium-reduction plan

Recent study suggests low sodium intake decreases cognitive impairment risk

Creating meal plans chockfull of from-scratch cooking is at the forefront of an initiative OMNI Health Care is working on to reduce sodium intake in meals, in an effort to reduce sodium in residents' meals by five per cent annually by 2016, as part of Health Canada's sodium-reduction strategy.

Honouring black-and-white regulations can be a challenge

Meeting 24-hour nursing requirements at Frost Manor is ongoing challenge

McCarthy responds to media report

New Long-Term Care Homes Act eliminates extended Medical Leaves

Woodland working at ways to overcome transportation challenges

Staff members, LHIN engagement playing roles in strategy

Woodland Villa is working at ways to overcome transportation challenges that come with being a long-term care home located in a rural setting, says director of care Deb Kitchen.

Team members reflect on OMNI experience

Care-providing, relationships, corporate reputation amongst highlights

Staff members working at OMNI Health Care long-term care homes are citing care-providing, the relationships they build with residents and families, and camaraderie as some of the best things they enjoy about their careers.

Favourable reputation can offset a home's aesthetic challenges

Building an atmosphere of trust, transparency has been key to success, says administrator

West Lake Terrace administrator and director of care Mary Lynn Lester says that while a home's aesthetics can be important to residents and families, its reputation as a top-notch care provider is what truly matters.