News Centre - February 9 to 15 - West Parry Sound Health Centre

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WPSHC - Gift of Life
designated facility
Ontario has seen a significant
increase in organ and tissue
donation since establishment of
the Trillium Gift of Life Network
(TGLN) in 2002, but some 1,500
Ontarians remain waiting for a
transplant. As part of an ongoing
effort to ensure every donation
opportunity is maximized, TGLN
is continuing
to expand
application of the
Trillium Gift of Life
Network Act to
include additional
designated facilities.
Application of the ‘Notice and
Consent’ provisions of the Act
will now include WPSHC. The
impact of this legislation is that
designated facilities are required
to put policies and procedures in
place for the identification and
reporting of potential donors.
Marco Raggi, our TGLN Hospital
Development Coordinator, will
be providing familiarization
training here this week, February
12 and 13. This is part of WPSHC’s
preparation to become a
designated facility for Ontario’s
tissue and organ donor network.
If you would like to arrange time
with Marco during his visit, please
contact Shannon Burrows (ext. 2440)
or Jim Hanna (ext. 4144).
February 9 to 15 - 2015
Residents will roll in a new ride
Receiving the new van... Lakeland Administrator Len Fabiano,
Bruce Langford of L&H Ford, Lakeland CEO Donald Sanderson,
and Douglas Langford.
Lakeland Long Term Care residents are now enjoying the comforts and
safety of a new van while traveling in our community. The locally purchased
van replaces a five-passenger (two wheelchair) van with an eight-passenger
(five wheelchair) capacity.
Beating back cabin fever will be easy with the new and modern van that
will swift residents off to places like the Rosseau Farmers Market in the
summer, fishing trips, drives in the rolling hills of Parry Sound District, and
shopping at local stores and amenities.
The van is also used on the annual Lakeland Spirit Cruise aboard the Island
Queen in August. With the aid of this new van, getting the residents to the
dockside will be a breeze!
Lakeland is looking forward to driving into the future with style!
weekly newsletter of West Parry Sound Health Centre
February 9 to 15 - 2015
weekly newsletter of West Parry Sound Health Centre
February 9 to 15 - 2015
Thankful for community’s compassion
West Parry Sound Health Centre is
proud be Accredited With Exemplary
Standing, the highest measurement
awarded by Accreditation Canada.
www.accreditation.ca
We want to publicly thank the management and staff at the Microtel Inn
& Suites and the West Parry Sound Health Centre for the kindness they
displayed to our family in our time of severe difficulty.
Our son, brother, nephew and cousin, John-Michael Portelance did not
survive the injuries he suffered in a motor-vehicle collision on Highway
69 north of Parry Sound on January 23. John-Michael’s sister and brother
were also involved. After leaving the hospital the family checked in to the
Microtel and advised other family members to do the same. We arrived at
2:15 a.m. Saturday morning. A friend from Windsor checked in at around 4
a.m.
The hotel staff displayed tremendous sensitivity to our needs in the
morning providing us with a private room to grieve while we had breakfast.
After breakfast we went back to the hospital. We were told before we left
the hotel that we could take as long as we wanted with the three rooms we
were using and the room charges were being waved. We are indebted to
them.
Once we arrived at West Parry Sound Health Centre we were greeted by
a very compassionate Nursing Supervisor, as well as the Coroner.
The hospital showed equal care and attention providing us with a
Chaplain and access to anything we wanted in the cafeteria again at no
charge. We all accepted sandwiches and water for the difficult journey back
to Sudbury.
Thank you very much West Parry Sound Health Centre and the Microtel.
We are overwhelmed by the compassion of the Town of Parry Sound.
Sincerely, the Portelance family, Sudbury
Celebrating
CARE
This newsletter and other helpful
information can be found on-line at
www.wpshc.com
Contact News Centre editor Jim Hanna
jhanna@wpshc.com
“I must say that from entering your front
doors you meet some very friendly and helpful
volunteers and auxiliary members. Your
hospital is very clean. Your gift shop is lovely.
Hats off to your staff and your hospital!”
Celebrating CARE is a weekly feature presenting comments received
from patients and families served by WPSHC.
weekly newsletter of West Parry Sound Health Centre
February 9 to 15 - 2015
CPR training
February 23
A CPR training program has
been scheduled for February
23 starting at 1800hrs in thete
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Have you lost
something?
Glasses, gloves, or your
favourite winter hat...
If you think you might have
lost something at WPSHC please
inquire at our switchboard
desk. Our lost-and-found box
is accumulating many forgotten
items.
Be a hand hygiene leader
by using hand sanitizer every
time you enter and leave
the health centre.
We are providing a healthier environment for everyone
The entire property at West Parry Sound Health Centre
has been smoke-free since January 1, 2010
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February 9 to 15 - 2015
Province creates on-line
cancer risk assessment tool
Ontario is making it easier to reduce cancer risk through
a new on-line tool that helps pinpoint cancer risk and
provides a personalized action plan to lower that risk.
My CancerIQ is a new on-line tool that allows Ontarians
to find out their risk for breast, cervical, colorectal, and
lung cancer. Users can determine their risk of developing
one of these four cancers by completing a series of
interactive questionnaires in less than 10 minutes.
Based on the individual’s responses, the website provides
personalized recommendations to help reduce the risk of
cancer and identifies factors that increase a person’s risk
such as:
• People who eat more red meat are at a higher risk of
developing colorectal cancer.
• Women who smoke are at a higher risk of developing
cervical cancer.
• Workplace exposures may increase the risk of developing
lung cancer.
• Women who consume alcohol are at a higher risk for
developing breast cancer.
In addition to a personalized report, the website also has
resources to help Ontarians better understand how their
lifestyle choices might be putting them at risk for cancer
and how to take action now to lessen their risk.
•••
• The government takes the privacy of personal health
information seriously. People who use My CancerIQ may
choose to save, email or print their results, but to protect
privacy this data will not be stored by Cancer Care Ontario.
• As many as half of all cancers in Ontario can be
prevented by eliminating known risk factors such as
smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and lack of
physical activity.
• My CancerIQ is a new online tool created specifically for
Ontarians. It was developed using Ontario data, making it a
unique tool for Ontarians to manage their cancer risk.
• Cancer Care Ontario is an Ontario government agency
that drives quality and continuous improvement in disease
prevention and screening, the delivery of care, and the
patient experience for cancer and chronic kidney disease
patients.
Information from www.health.gov.on.ca
Wellness Fair
Inspiring lifestyle changes and continued
healthful choices by West Parry Sound Health
Centre and Lakeland Long Term Care employees,
volunteers, patients and families, residents, and
visitors.
Our Wellness Fair held here on January 27 included
many information displays presented by internal
departments and numerous community partners. The
event was planned and presented by the health centre’s
Quality Worklife Initiatives Committee.
The health centre and Lakeland are very thankful to
everyone who helped us by offering their information
and expertise. We share a mutual interest with many
partner organizations, and by supporting each other we
can be successful in creating a healthier and more active
community.
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OUR DAILY LUNCH MENU 
What’s cooking
this week...
Open for lunch service from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Soup: Cream of spinach • Chicken noodle
Entree: Mushroom and mozzarella burger • Sweet and sour chicken with rice
TUESDAY
Soup: Mediterranean vegetable • Mushroom
Entree: Macaroni and cheese • Perogies with sour cream
WEDNESDAY
Soup: Low-sodium turkey rice • Homemade beef barley
Entree: Hot beef sandwich with vegetables • Salad bar
THURSDAY
Soup: Pea • Squash
Entree: Ham broccoli pasta casserole • Beef stew with tea biscuit
FRIDAY
Soup: Beef and noodle • Cream of broccoli and cheese
Entree: Fish & fries • Salad bar
SATURDAY
Soup: Turkey and wild rice
Entree: Toasted western
SUNDAY
Soup: Garden vegetable
Entree: Chicken burger
Delicious selection of made-to-order
sandwiches available at our Sandwich Bar
during lunch hours Monday to Friday
Meal Cards can be purchased in the Cafeteria, or from the Finance Department
during regular office hours - Monday to Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 9 to 15 - 2015
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DINNER menu
Open for dinner service
from 5 to 7 p.m.
MONDAY
Meatloaf and gravy
Mashed potatoes
Corn and red peppers
TUESDAY
Roast turkey with gravy
Whipped potatoes
Carrot coins
WEDNESDAY
Pork chop
in mushroom sauce
Roasted potatoes
Mixed vegetables
THURSDAY
Chicken divan
Rice pilaf
French cut beans
FRIDAY
Roast beef with gravy
Roast potatoes
California mixed vegetables
SATURDAY
Glazed ham & baked beans
Mashed potatoes
Broccoli
SUNDAY
Beef biscuit roll with gravy
Whipped potatoes
Vegetable medley
All weekly menus
can be subject to change
weekly newsletter of West Parry Sound Health Centre
February 9 to 15 - 2015
A meeting of the Auxiliary
members will be held in the
Lakeland Celebration Room
Tuesday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
Learn more about the
new crib recently purchased
by our Auxiliary
SAFETY &
COMFORT
During your hospital stay
The West Parry Sound Health
Centre Auxiliary supports
Patient Safety. Purchases help
to fund improved health care
for our community.
NO-SLIP socks
are available
in our Gift Shop
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February 9 to 15 - 2015
2015
Patient Education
Offered by WPSHC OTN Department
Osteoporosis education workshop
Designed to assist those diagnosed with osteoporosis/
osteopenia.
• Presented by Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Presentations by a Rheumatologist, Pharmacist,
Dietician, Occupational Therapist and Kinesiologist
• Classes throughout the year
• Cost - $35 for workbook
Fibromyalgia education program
Designed to assist those diagnosed with fibromyalgia
• Presented by Southlake Regional Health Centre TAP
team
• Presentations by various health care disciplines
• Physiotherapist on site to assist
• Classes are eight weeks – beginning in March and
October on Friday afternoons
• Cost - $35 for workbook
Weight management program
Designed to assist individuals in making lifestyle
changes
• Presented by Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Presentations by Registered Dietitian
• Classes are seven weeks – offered throughout the year
• Cost - $35
Craving Change - workshop to better manage
emotional eating
• Presented by Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Presentations by Registered Dietitian
• Classes are four weeks – beginning in January, April and
October on Monday mornings
• Cost - $10 for workbook
WPSHC Telemedicine Coordinator Kathy Hamer
Phone: ( 705 ) 746 - 4540 extension 1403
khamer@wpshc.com
Osteoarthritis education series
Designed to teach people about osteoarthritis and how
to manage their condition
• Presented by Southlake Regional Health Centre TAP
program
• Presentations by various health care disciplines
• Classes are six weeks long – beginning in March and
August on Thursday afternoons
• Cost - $50 for workbook
Mood Matters workshop
Designed to address common emotional challenges
that people with a chronic illness face, such as sadness,
depression, frustration, worry and anxiety
• Presented by Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Supportive group facilitated by a Social Worker
• Classes are four weeks long – beginning in January and
April
• Cost – free
Stress Management workshop
Designed to enhance your ability to reduce the
intensity and impact of stress
• Presented by Southlake Regional Health Centre
• Presentations by Social Worker
• Classes are four weeks long – beginning in March and
May
• Cost – free
Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management course
Level 1 – assists patients with chronic physical or
emotional pain/disease learn principles of mindfulness
meditation
• Presented by Sudbury East Community Health Centre
• Classes are 13 weeks long – beginning January 15
0900hrs to 1145.
• Cost $75 for workbook and cd
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February 9 to 15 - 2015
Important deadline to renew
College of Nursing membership
Osteoarthritis
Education Series
Join us for this free education opportunity from
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, April 28
Tuesday, May 12
Tuesday, May 26
The sessions are facilitated by Jocelyne Murdoch,
Occupational Therapist with The Arthritis Society
with advanced training in rheumatology from
Sudbury, Ontario. The classes are designed to teach
patients with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of
osteoarthritis about the disease and how to manage
their condition.
OA series topics:
• What is osteoarthritis (OA)?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What medications can be used?
• Supplements for osteoarthritis
• Exercising to manage OA
• Diet and nutrition to manage arthritis
• Protecting your joints
• Managing pain
• Resources for arthritis
Exercises for each part of the body commonly
affected by OA will be taught at the end of each
session.
WPSHC Telemedicine Coordinator Kathy Hamer
Phone: ( 705 ) 746 - 4540 extension 1403
khamer@wpshc.com
Nurses must complete their Ontario College of Nurses
renewal form and pay all fees by February 17, 2015. The
College will suspend memberships on February 18, 2015.
Nurses do not have to send me a copy of their registration, as
the last couple of years I have done it electronically through the
Automated Annual Verification of Renewal process with the
College of Nurses.
Thank you, Rachel Larocque, Administrative Assistant
Department of Patient and Family Centred Care
extension 4142 - rlarocque@wpshc.com
weekly newsletter of West Parry Sound Health Centre
February 9 to 15 - 2015