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newsletter Ongwanada A quarterly newsle er for Ongwanada’s families, staff, volunteers, and Home Share providers. Winter 2016 support respect choices honewsletter riizzon Ongwanada Christmas Luncheon 2015 On December 3, 2015, Ongwanada hosted its Annual Christmas Luncheon for the people we support to enjoy a Christmas meal and some quality time with family, friends, volunteers, and staff. This year, 544 meals were served at Ongwanada’s Resource Centre. Thank you to Nutrition Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and all staff and volunteers who made the day a success. (From le to right): Adam Gilroy with Santa; Joe Leduc; Carol and her mother; Al Stewart and Bev Prairie (From le to right): Jan Spencer and Cst. Greg Harbec; Bob Seaby and Tom Collard; Kim McCormick, Alison Treadgold, Suzanne Augustyn, and Linda Murray (From le to right): Jimmy Tibbet; Spencer Shepherd; Marleen Elliot and Bill Hall; Line for delicious meal (From le to right): Doug Jeffries with APS client; Elena Young and Catherine; Thomas Babcock with family Winter 2016 -1- honewsletter riizzon Ongwanada Christmas Luncheon 2015 (From le to right): Linda Murray gives Santa a hug; Two of the Kingston Police volunteers; Lorainne Kimmerly with Cathy Redden and her guest (From le to right): Heather Harris and Jan Spencer; Brenda Trenhaile and her brothers; Yve e Roy, Amy Wartman, Shannon Pierce, Brooke VanGuyze, Shelley Gelineau, and Pete Fowler (From le to right): Donna Cherry plays the piano; Andrea Blake and her mother; CKWS’ Shauna Cunningham and Maegen Kulchar; New Board members, Geoff McMullen and Randy Casford, serve hot meals (From le to right): Brandon Tice and his mother; Kenny Wagar plays the piano; and Miriam Ircha shows herChristmas spirit in her Santa hat Winter 2016 -2- honewsletter riizzon Ongwanada eCIMS Update eCIMS stands electronic client information management system and is essentially the electronic file we are putting in place of the paper file for each individual supported within Ongwanada. The last few months have been very busy, but productive, for the eCIMS project. Much work, including training of Super Users in late November, has been completed along with a lot of hard work in Clinical Records and Client Information with data conversion and remediation, while the eCIMS vendor, NucleusLabs focuses on configuration of advanced features. December to the Clinical Records training,” exclaimed Shelley GelinTeam. This system includes live, eau, Project lead. updated person-served data. The Clinical Records Team is now reviewing the data and remediating any issues ahead of the end-ofJanuary launch time for remaining Phase 1 staff. NucleusLabs will be working with the eCIMS Committee to create schedules for staff train- Execu ve Director, Wade Durling, par cipa ng ing for Phase 1 with the in Super User training for eCIMS in November second session of Super User training tentatively scheduled for January 2529 and general staff training for Phase 1 programs taking place the following two weeks (February 1-5 and February 8-12). The training in November provided the Super Users (individuals who will act as trainers and support to other staff) with great insight into the main functions of the eCIMS solution, showing users how userfriendly the system is and how Ong- “The first training seswanada and the people we serve sion left Super Users exwill benefit. cited and a lot less over- Jason Dempster, Sco Taylor, and Larry EllenThe live system was released mid- whelmed than prior to the wood from NucleusLabs Changes in residenƟal services to beƩer serve individuals with unique needs On September 29, 2015, Wade Durling, Executive Director, announced that with the objective of a more planned approach to supporting some individuals requiring more intensive supports, as well as in line with Ongwanada’s Strategic Plan, Vision 2020, and its 2015/16 Operational Plan, that the following changes will, and have since, occurred: • A total of four existing spaces within residential services were changed to four spaces that will support indi- viduals with more intensive support needs; • The four spaces at Henrietta Community Residence were re-allocated to Gore Road Community Residence to accommodate this change; • Gore Road Community Residence is now linked with the Treatment Home with intent of longer term residential support along with a continued treatment component; • Residents who lived at Henrietta are now being supported at other commu- Winter 2016 -3- nity residences based on their needs; • Staff at Henrietta were relocated to other community residences; and, • Gore Road officially opened on November 30, 2015. A number of renovations were completed at the Gore home to accommodate these changes. The people supported and their families were thrilled that a long-term residential solution was found. honewsletter riizzon Ongwanada Auxiliary donates $50,000 to Ongwanada Ongwanada’s United Way Campaign results On December 8, Ongwanada’s United Way Committee held its final fundraising event of the year - a Execu ve Director, Wade Durling (far le ) and Assistant Execu ve Director, Christmas Bazaar at the OngwanaKaren Menzies (far right) receive the generous dona on from the Auxiliary da Resource Centre. on December 8, 2015. The event attracted over 15 local Ongwanada is grateful for a significant donation from the Ongwanada Auxiliary. The $50,000 was donated to be used to purchase a new boiler for the steamer in Nutrition Services, a video surveillance system for a new home supporting individuals with complex needs, and additional funding for Ongwanada’s Chaplaincy. “This is a wonderful donation and a much appreciated gesture,” says Karen Menzies, Assistant Executive Director, Planning and Vocational Services. “This donation provides Ongwanada with the funding to purchase items that help us better serve the people we support while keeping them safe and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without this donation.” events over the last couple of years. The group also operates a cafeteria and gift shop at the Ongwanada Resource Centre located at 191 Portsmouth Avenue. vendors selling various items and raised a total of $530. This amount brought the total raised by Ongwanada’s United Way committee this year to $8,292 which The Auxiliary is always looking for went towards the $3,414,000 total volunteers, so if you or someone donated by KFL&A residents to you know is interested, please con- support local programs. tact Paula Smith at 613.548.4417 Although Ongwanada didn’t reach ext. 1163 or psmith@ongwanada. its goal of $10,000, it raised a lot of com for information. money for a good cause that helps many within our community and it built our partnerships within the Auxiliary Christmas Bake Sale community. On December 8, 2015, the Auxil- Thank you to members of the Ongiary held its Annual Christmas Bake wanada United Way Committee Sale and, thanks to baked good do- and to all of those who contribnations from staff and volunteers, uted through time, money, and/or raised a total of $587. resources to help this year’s camThank you to everyone who pur- paign. chased baked goods. The Auxiliary was able to raise the funds by organizing a number of Winter 2016 -4- honewsletter riizzon Ongwanada Vision 2020: 2015-16 OperaƟng Plan Update On December 8, Executive Director Wade Durling provided an update on what has been achieved in the 201516 Operating Plan in accordance to Vision 2020, Ongwanada’s 5-year Strategic Plan. Strategic Priority 1: Applying person-centred principles to renew our service model • Ongwanada has identified Helen Sanderson and Associates, a social enterprise that works to create person-centred change by transformaing how people think, plan, and meet together, as the organization that will train staff on this renewed service model and way of thinking. There will be two initial trainings a two-day introduction to approximately 22 staff and a second certification training for six staff. Strategic Priority 2: Building capacity in the sector • Opened Gore Community Residence as a home which can support up to four individuals who require more intensive supports. • Realigned reporting within the organization such that clinical services within Ongwanada will now report to on senior manager • Working on various community committees such as the regional committee which supports those with complex challenges; Community of Practice; and Children and Youth Planning Steering Committee. • Provincially, the Community Networks of Specialized Care (CNSC) has developed a work plan with a provincial focus that will include emphasis this year on the Care and Treatment Guidelines and Dual Diagnosis Framework. • Discussion is occurring to assess a change in the admission process to the Regional Treatment Home from a Regional Committee to a Clinical Team. There has also been work on transition and new admissions. Strategic Priority 3: Building capacity in Ongwanada • Implemented eCIMS (Electronic Client Information Management System) • Streamlined business flow • Developed internal IT department • Researching corporate filing system Strategic Priority 4: Improve accountability and outcomes • Will be using core data through the use of eCIMS to assist in monitoring performance • Will adjust reporting to the Board and for the Annual Report to include regular reporting on Vision 2020 • Modifying role of Client Information Services Coordinator to also provide analysis of data • Realigning data collection, including that of accreditation, to fall in line with Vision 2020 Sprinkler System InstallaƟon Update Changes to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and NFPA Regulation 13D for “care occupancies” requires Ongwanada to ensure it has sprinkler systems installed in all of its community residences by January 1, 2019. Prior to 2015, Ongwanada had 13 properties that did not have sprinkler systems in place. Ongwanada has since received funding to install systems in five homes this fiscal year (by March 31, 2016). As of the end of December, the organization has completed the sprinkler installation in three of the required five homes -- McKeown, Henry, and Douglas. This month, Ongwanada will commence the installation at Montreal North and Montreal South Community Residences. In order to complete the installation of the sprinkler systems, the staff and clients have been relocated to a vacant community residence (Henrietta Community Residence). The contractors were able to complete some of the external work (digging trenches and installing a larger water line to the home) prior to the reAs you can see, since Vision 2020’s location of staff and clients in order development, much has been done to minimize their time away from both internally and externally to their home. move Ongwanada forward towards The remaining eight homes requirits Vision. ing sprinklers will be completed To read the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan when further funding is available. and the 2015-16 Operating Plan in its More information on the sprinkler entirety, visit Ongwanada’s website installations will be available in fuat ongwanada.com. ture editions of the Horizon. Winter 2016 -5- honewsletter riizzon Ongwanada Ongwanada around the Community Ongwanada gives back to Kingston community Ongwanada’s gratitude challenge concluded in October with an opportunity to serve at Kingston’s Sunday Suppers, a weekly meal which is held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. A roadhouse-themed night was manned by seven Ongwanada staff and their families. This was an incredible opportunity for us to work together, partnering in our community. Thank you to those who participated in the gratitude challenge – and to those who gave towards this initiative. 25 years of hot meals for Meals on Wheels from Ongwanada Circle of Friends - Now in Kingston The Circle of Friends program, which involves a performing arts team focused on giving back to the community, has now started a group in Kingston thanks to a generous grant from Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA). For 25 years, Ongwanada’s Nutrition Services has been preparing hot meals and desserts for the Meals on Wheels program, which operates under VON. Originating in Napanee, the project This amazing community pro- revolves around community building gram involves volunteers picking and providing opportunities for those up the hot meals from Ongwanada with developmental disabilities to and three other locations Monday give back to their community through through Friday at 11:00 a.m. and live presentations involving music then delivering the meals to those in and drama. Through weekly practices, the proneed in the community. Ongwanada prepares approximate- gram provides a community for individuals to develop their abilities, ly 600 meals per month. Incredible! express themselves, and ultimately Other providers for Meals on build a program to present to the Wheels are Heathfield Mother broader community. House, Providence Manor, and Ex- The Circle of Friends in Napanee has tendicare. been a huge success. It has provided Winter 2016 -6- a social group that participants are comfortable participating in. It is a place where participants, leaders, and volunteers feel a sense of belonging through connections and a love of performing. One volunteer in Napanee said, “The thing I noticed about Circle of Friends is the way that everyone belonged. Participants are given a way to express themselves through music and drama. Just like music brings everyone together, Circle of Friends brings everyone together.” Now it’s time to bring friends together in Kingston. On February 29, 2016, there will be a Circle of Friends Registration and Open House at Ongwanada’s Resource Centre from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Contact Monika Cook at 613.532.9402 for details. honewsletter riizzon honewsletter riizzon Ongwanada Christmas Luncheon conƟnued A quarterly newsle er for Ongwanada families, friends, staff, volunteers, Board members, and Home Share providers. Editor:Nicole Cooper ncooper@ongwanada.com NewsleƩer mailing team: Skills and Training Area Mailing Address: The Editor, Ongwanada Horizon, 191 Portsmouth Avenue Kingston, ON K7M 8A6 Distributed under the Canadian Publica ons Mail Product Agreement #40110187 Our mission Ongwanada is dedicated to suppor ng people with developmental disabili es, with a special focus on those with complex needs and their families so they can lead full lives, effec vely supported in their communi es. Vision 2020 By 2020, Ongwanada will be a leading, clinically focused regional resource for Eastern Ontario, recognized for its person-centred approach to services. Consistent with a servant leadership philosophy, it will be a pro-ac ve partner in building community capacity and providing specialized regional resources to enable individuals with developmental disabili es, including those with complex needs, to thrive within their communi es. Next ediƟon: April 2016 Ongwanada www.ongwanada.com facebook.com/Ongwanada1 @ongwanada Winter 2016 -7-