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Shepherd Lodge Highlights International Study to Reduce Skin Breakdowns - Shepherd Lodge

Scarborough... Shepherd Lodge highlighted its involvement with the international study, Turning for Ulcer Reduction (TURN), to CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) Christina Bisanz, as one of the latest examples of the home's approach to achieving quality outcomes for its 252 residents.

Extendicare Falconbridge Reduces Its Emergency Department Transfers By 42% - Extendicare Falconbridge

Sudbury... Extendicare Falconbridge is participating in an Emergency Department Outreach Service (EDOS) initiative that has reduced the number of residents transferred to emergency departments by 42 per cent.

Home Combines Therapy with Fun to Enhance Resident Quality of Life - Muskoka Landing

Huntsville... Muskoka Landing combines therapy with fun as part of an extensive resident programming package to enhance resident care and quality of life.

Restraint Reduction Program Decreases Resident Falls By 3%- The Woodhaven

Markham... The introduction of a Restraint Reduction Program has enabled the Woodhaven to reduce resident falls by 3 per cent over the past three months. The program is being implemented in partnership with Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT.

Pine Villa Nursing Home Works to Reduce Resident Falls 7% by September 2010 - Pine Villa Nursing Home

Stoney Creek... Reducing resident falls is a key priority for Pine Villa Nursing Home, and by participating in the Resident First initiative, the home is well on its way to achieving a target 7 per cent reduction by next month.

Home Decreases Residents Falls Utilizing Residents First Program- Specialty Care, Mississauga Road

Mississauga... Specialty Care Mississauga Road has decreased their resident fall rate by one third in just one month, through a Falls Prevention Program established as part of the home's participation in the Residents First initiative.

Home Follows Gentle Care Philosophy to Enhance Resident Quality of Life- Erin Mills Lodge

Mississauga... Erin Mills Lodge recently embraced the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) program to enhance resident care and quality of life as part of the Gentle Care philosophy that has guided the home's care and service delivery for many years.

Sudbury... Finlandia Hoivakoti Nursing Home (FHNH) today highlighted to Christina Bisanz, CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA), how they connect residents to their Finnish culture as a key element in their approach to delivering quality resident care.

Christina Bisanz, CEO of OLTCA, speaks to residents and staff of FHNH.

Convalescent Care Program Helps 34 Residents Return to Their Home- Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, North Bay

North Bay... Over the past year Leisureworld Caregiving Centre North Bay has helped 34 residents return to their home through their Convalescent Care program, a program which they operate in partnership with the North East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and local hospitals.

Bethany Lodge Reduces Its Emergency Department Transfers- Bethany Lodge

Unionville... Bethany Lodge is participating in an Emergency Department Outreach Service (EDOS) initiative that has reduced the number of the home's residents transferred to the hospital emergency department.

Queens Garden Long Term Care Home Reduces Resident Restraints- Queens Garden

Hamilton... Ensuring that long term care residents can pursue their daily activities with as much functional independence as possible is an important priority for long term care homes. Having reduced resident restraints by 68 per cent over the last four months, Queens Garden has achieved this objective. The restraint reduction effort is part of a three-pronged initiative designed to enhance resident quality of care and quality of life.

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Background Materials (PDFs):
OLTCA Fact Sheet
Long Term Care in Ontario Fact Sheet 
Biography of Christina Bisanz, CEO

Highlights from 2009