MARCH 2013 burton banner Activity Professional s Week Resident and Staff Volleyball Game What s Inside Administrator s Message p. 2 Seasonal Notice p. 2 Monthly Feature p. 2 Nutrition News p. 3 Residents Council News p. 3 Family Council News p. 3 Nursing News p. 4 Message from the Business Office P.5 Aiming High Together p. 6 Pastoral Message p. 7 Message from Primacare p. 8 Photos of Recent Events p. 9 CONTACT US Tel. 905.455.1601 Fax 905.455.1033 burton@primacareliving.com
Spring is in the Air! By: Adam Banks - Administrator Place Photo Here As March 21st is the first day of Spring, this time of year signals new beginnings. Whether it be various educational sessions for our staff, new technology rollout of electronic medication records and continued capital improvements throughout Burton Manor. It promises to be quite busy at Burton Manor and on a baseball diamond in Toronto In August we are booking our annual trip into a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game. This year s team is the talk of the town and we will be there cheering them on to hopefully the World Series!! Make sure to sign up early, as tickets are limited. Take care everyone and we will see you soon. Seasonal Notices: Activity Professionals Week In celebration of Activity Professionals Week there will be numerous events happening through out the week. Please be sure to come and celebrate and see what Recreation is all about! Tuesday March 5th Staff and Resident Bingo! Wednesday March 6th Staff and Resident Mental Aerobics! Friday March 8th Staff vs. Resident Bowling on Gage Park! Friday March 8th In service on Montessori Methods (Please check the education board for times and location) Don t forget to fill out a ballot in the main lobby for your chance to win... Monthly Feature: What s Happening at Burton Place Photo Here This month holds lots of fun opportunities for all! March 6th: Knightsbridge Choir at 2:00 in the Celebration Room March 11th: Entertainment with Lawrence Marks at 2:00 in the Celebration Room March 12th: Red Hat Society at 2:30 in the Celebration Room March 13th: Strolling Musician at 2:00 throughout the home March 14th: Shopping trip to Walmart from 9:30-12:00 March 14th& 21st: Happy Hour with Cameron Caton at 3:00 in the Celebration Room March 15th: Chef s Delight Bangers and Mash at 10:30 on Professor s Lake March 16th: St. Patrick's Celebration with Mitch McCoy at 2:00 in the Celebration Room March 18th: Lunch outing to the Crown and Lion Pub from 11:45-2:00 March 19th: The Grade Five s are Back at 9:30 in the Celebration Room March 25th: Resident Birthday Party with Jim Duffy at 2:00 in the Celebration Room 2
Nutrition News By: Ingrid Adams - Food & Nutrition Manager March is Nutrition month celebrated throughout Canada by the Dietitians of Canada. Healthy eating is one of life s many pleasures and the key to good nutrition following the Canada Food Guide. Food in our lives: Food has many meanings. We know that the food we eat is necessary for our existence. We also know that it provides energy and that it builds, maintains and regulates muscles, bones, nerves, the brain, eyes, hair and all our physical being. Food: Is anything that nourishes the body. Eat and enjoy a wide variety of foods from each of the four groups. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables - the colourful the better. Choose foods with vitamins, minerals, fibre and less fat, sugar and sodium. By having the right type of food and recommended amount you can: Reduce the risk of chronic disease Reduce stress Contribute to your overall health and make better lifestyle choices Some categories of Lifestyle Choices: Benefits include diet, stronger bones and weight management. Physical activity can include walking, cycling, gardening, swimming, taking the stairs, stretching and jogging. Manage blood pressure and blood sugar control. Lower rate of heart disease and higher energy levels. We can make smart choices to eating well, living well and step towards good health. Residents Council News The Residents Council will meet on Monday, March 18th at 10:30 a.m. in the Celebration Room along with The Food Council and The Program Committee. All Residents are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Residents Council is a great place to become informed about what is happening in the home. We are currently looking for any candidates who are interested in running for President. Hope to see you there! Family Council News Family Council will meet on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30pm in the Celebration Room. Guest speaker will be - Barbara Burnett, Senior for Seniors. All families are welcome to attend. Place Photo Here 3
Nursing News What is Every Women s Dream? By: Jane Blake - Director of Care It needs to be calorie free caffeine free it has to be inexpensive. and.readily available! It is Water of course! Water is the primary element in the fluids that we drink and in the foods that we eat. Fluid or water, makes up 60% of our body weight and every body system depends on water. Lack of water causes dehydration, a condition that occurs when we don t have enough fluid or water in our bodies. Dehydration drains energy, and leaves you feeling tired. We all lose water in our breath, perspiration, urine and bowels every day. This fluid must be replenished by consuming beverages and foods that contain water to keep our body systems functional and in good working order. The average healthy adult living in a temperate climate requires on average, 2.6 liters of fluid per day. Men require slightly more (13 cups) and women require less (9 cups). This amount varies of course with exercise, climate and illnesses that cause the body to lose fluid more rapidly with vomiting, diarrhea and fever. One of the systems that depends on water or fluid is the urinary system. Several times per day, we make our ritualistic visits to the loo. Sometimes, that visit can be a painful one if we are suffering from a UTI or urinary tract infection. A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system (the kidney, the ureters, the bladder or the urethra). Most infections involve the lower urinary tract which are the bladder and urethra. Symptoms may include: burning on urination, frequent urination, cloudy or strong smelling urine, or pelvic or rectal pain. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and last on average of 6 days. In the elderly, symptoms may be hard to detect and are vague with a change in incontinence, or a change in mental status or fatigue. Diagnosis is often difficult especially with those residents who have pre-existing dementia or who already suffer with incontinence. The bacteria that cause many UTIs enter the bladder through the urethra and multiply. It is believed that these bacteria (usually e-coli) are transmitted to the urethra from the bowel. Females have a greater risk or UTIs due to their physical anatomy. Approximately 60% of the population will have a UTI at some point in their lives. Statistics show that upwards of 50% of all women who live in care homes have had a UTI! Rates among men over the age of 75 are between 7-10%. Most urinary tract infections are treated with antibiotics and an increase in fluid consumption. How do we help our bodies overcome or prevent this prevalent infection?? Water of course! Drinking fluids (like water) will dilute your urine and flush out those bacteria that want to invade your body. Water flushes out those toxins from your vital organs. It is recommended that you avoid drinks that can irritate the bladder when you have a UTI such as coffee, alcohol, soft drinks that contain citrus and caffeine... continued on page 5 4
Continued from page 4 caffeine as these can irritate the bladder and aggravate the urgent need to urinate. There is some indication that cranberry juice contains some antibacterial properties that help with UTIs. Although indicated, it is not well proven although there are those who swear by this remedy. (Cranberry juice is 94% water anyways!). Just be mindful that cranberry juice should not be taken by anyone who is also taking warfarin as a blood thinner as it may lead to bleeding and it is high in calories.so lets go back to every woman s dream calorie-free, caffeine free, inexpensive and readily available! WATER for good urinary tract Memorial Service Place Photo Her We will be having a Memorial Service on Wednesday, March 27th at 3:00pm in honour of our Residents who have passed away over the last six months. We invite all residents, staff, and visitors to come and join us in the Celebration Room for prayer and remembrance. A Message From the Business Manager We would like to bring to you attention the forthcoming change in the price of cable television services which we received written notice of this month. As a result in rising cable costs, Hospitality Network will be increasing the monthly rate for cable television services effective July 1, 2013. Please note that this rate remains lower than what the local cable company is offering for the same cable services. Cable Package: HN Residential Cable Current Rogers Cable Market Rate: $61.88 (plus tax) New Rate Effective July 1st, 2013: $53.99 (plus tax) Difference from Local Cable Company: $7.89 lower If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Betty Izquierdo, Business Manager at extension 501. Thank you for your attention to this matter! 5
Quality Corner Quality and Informatics News By: Albert Armah - Director of Informatics and Quality Welcome to our new and exciting area for education and information regarding our informatics and quality initiatives, achievements and challenges. On a monthly basis, I will be sharing with you Quality Improvement and Informatics News from our Long Term Care Homes: The Henley House, St. Catharines Burton Manor, Brampton Henley Place, London coming soon! INTRODUCING Aiming High Together our Quality Improvement and Risk Management Program: A collaborative and wholly integrated Quality Improvement Program ensuring the delivery of the highest quality resident care and services in all our LTC Homes. It serves to protect the physical and emotional well being of residents and staff and safeguard the interests of the Home. It is monitored by the Home s Quality Council. Quality Council is responsible for ensuring that any and all quality initiatives based on the 5 Pillars: Leadership, Community Outreach, Workplace Culture, Staff Accountability and Care and Services are consistent with the Mission, Vision, Values and the Philosophy of Care of the organization. What is our Quality Policy? A commitment to meet and exceed the requirements and expectations of our residents and clients at every point in the delivery of the program. It is achieved through the active engagement and involvement of all residents, their families and representatives, staff members, volunteers, suppliers of care and services, senior and department managers in a collaborative process of continuous improvement. The Aiming High Together Quality Improvement Committees and Teams include: Quality Council Leadership Team Resident Care Teams Building Services, Programs, Dietary, Support Services Teams Professional Advisory Committee Nursing Professional Practice Committee Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Infection Prevention and Control Committee Occupational Health and Safety Committee Ethics Committee Coach s Corner. Stay informed by viewing Quality and Informatics News every month for new initiatives and informatics topics. Remember to check the Quality Board in our lobbies for our Quality Corner results (Indicator Reports), Minutes of Quality Council and related committees/teams, the Home s strategic plan, Quality updates, pictures and initiatives. 6
March, The Beginning By: Brian Fox - Pastoral Care Coordinator Place Photo Here This is March, 2013. March is sort of a strange word. When you hear it, several things come to mind. It can make you think of what soldiers do, all in step, with a one-two-three-four cadence. Or it can make you think of the music that accompanies marching soldiers, or the marching band itself! That s a nice thought, something to brighten up an otherwise dreary month of cold and cloud. Exciting adventure! Exciting music! The calendar tells us every year that March, on exactly the same day, marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. And every year as it happens, it comes to us as a welcome gift, taking away the cold and cloud and replacing it with gentle warmth, soft breezes and the wonders of green grass, flowers bursting through thawing soil, and sunshine, blessed sunshine. But March can also remind you about time, which like row on row of striding soldiers, does not stand still. Time indeed marches on, unstoppable, unrelenting, but inevitably, for each one of us, it does have an end. The question is, What happens at the end? That s where the other aspect of March gets our attention. This year the end of March marks Easter, and that gives us a whole new perspective about endings and beginnings, and most wonderful, it answers that haunting question about what happens. Easter declares each year, that because of what happened long ago on a hill shaped like a skull, that there is life after death, that death need no longer be feared, because God himself has stepped into our world and defeated our mortal enemy. And thus the Bible declares, O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? How can all this be explained? No wonder it has been called The Greatest Story Ever Told! Although there are no words that are entirely satisfactory, here is something that might help us a little. If when God left Heaven he had taken all that he is with him, Then Jesus would have had everything that God is, And Heaven would have been empty. If when Jesus went back to Heaven he had taken all that he is with him, Then all of God would have returned to the place he left, And Earth would have been empty. But when Jesus returned to Heaven he left his Spirit on Earth, And gave him to us so that we would be full, And no longer empty. (Bryan Fox, 2008) Happy Easter!!! 7
Message from Primacare Jill Knowlton - Managing Director As promised in our February edition, I wanted to bring you some current photographs of our newest Long Term Care Home, Henley Place being constructed in London, Ontario. As you can see, the roof is now on and most of the windows in place. We are encouraged by our progress despite some very challenging weather this winter. The building is being heated and we hope to start putting up drywall in March. While the construction has been taking place, our Primacare team has been busy working on tendering furnishings and equipment as well as working closely with our interior designer. It has certainly been a very busy start to the year. Henley Place Under construction Some interesting facts about Henley Place: Number of Residents: Henley Place will be home to 192 residents Number of Staff: Approximately 300 staff members will be hired Number of Resident Home Areas: 6 Home Areas of 32 residents Square footage: 118,725 square feet including the basement Number of stories: 3 stories and basement In other news, I am very pleased to announce that Primacare has a new Director, Clinical Services, Kristie Clark, RN, MScN who will be responsible for all clinical services in our Homes. Kristie has already made visits to both Homes and will continue to work with our clinical teams to ensure our residents receive the very best care and services. We welcome Kristie to her new position. Kind regards, Jill Knowlton Managing Director 8
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