Entre Nous
Publication 9
Performance Levels
The Ministry’s new comprehensive LTC Homes Quality Inspection Program Performance Assessment Framework places each LTC Home into one of the following four categories: 1) in good standing, 2) improvement required, 3) significant improvement required and 4) licence revoked.
We are proud to report that Élisabeth Bruyère Residence is in good standing! Saint-Louis Residence has been classified as level 2 (Improvement Required). Ten of the 26 homes in the Ottawa area are in this category. As you are aware, we are completing an extensive improvement process in the areas of policy, practice, management and care delivery. Our goal is to be in good standing within the next year.
BPSO Designation
In May 2015, SLR was the first long-term care home in the Champlain Region and the first Francophone long-term care home in Ontario to be designated as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) candidate by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO).
On April 19, 2018, SLR proudly received their full BPSO designation. SLR is committed to sustaining its efforts as it utilizes the framework and strategies to continue to implement more best-practice guidelines and enhance the quality of care for long-term care residents.
Congratulations to our teams at RSL! Their efforts and dedication to enhancing the lives of residents are being recognized.
Spring Bazaar
On May 9, 10 and 11, join us at Saint-Louis Residence for the spring bazaar!
May 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon
Everyone is welcome.
All proceeds go towards essential equipment for residents’ quality of life and quality of care at Saint-Louis Residence.
National Nursing Week
In addition to providing terrific care, long-term care nurses play a number of crucial roles, from mentor, to advocate and from leader to mediator.
They take care of a population with complex needs and do so by giving their all.
From May 7 to May 13, we recognize their invaluable contribution as we celebrate National Nursing Week!
National Volunteer Week
Our volunteers make such a difference in the lives of our residents in long-term care at Bruyère.
They go for friendly visits, pilot the Cycling Without Age bike, organize craft activities, help in the dining rooms… The list just goes on and on.
We recognized the invaluable work they do during National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21.
Élisabeth Bruyère Residence
Java Music Club
The Java Music Club is a weekly peer support group for residents, designed to address critical rates of depression and loneliness. At Élisabeth Bruyère Residence, there is an ongoing research project in partnership with Carleton University looking at “Java Time” which is an adaptation of the program for those with moderate to advanced dementia. Interested in learning more? Contact Therapeutic Support Services!
Antipsychotic Reduction
Did you know that about 25% of Canadians living in long-term care take antipsychotic medication without a diagnosis of psychosis? At Bruyère, we aim to reduce this number; it is one of our four long-term care priority quality indicators.
To do so, we are, amongst other initiatives, participating in the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics (AUA) Collaborative.
On April 11, about 15 Bruyère staff members participated in the collaborative launch workshop at Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre.
In the next few months, through this team-based collaborative, we will participate in education activities, create implementation plans, gather quarterly data… with one goal in mind: enhance our residents’ lives.
Cycling Without Age Webinar
Recently, the Bruyère Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care hosted a webinar entitled "Cycling Without Age: Enhancing the Lives of Seniors-The Right to Wind in your Hair", presented by Kim Durst-Mackenzie (Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator, Bruyère Continuing Care) and Gary Bradshaw (Community Partner). The webinar discusses the purposes and goals of the program, as well as the benefits and challenges the Bruyère teams came across during implementation at Saint-Louis Residence and Elisabeth Bruyère Residence. Watch the recording at clri-ltc.ca
New Director of Care
We are happy to announce the appointment of a new director of care for Élisabeth Bruyère Residence. Janice Riley has worked in long-term care (LTC) for 29 years in a variety of roles ranging from charge nurse/RAI coordinator, director of care and director of quality/nursing management. We are confident that Janice will be a great addition to our LTC team!
Welcome, Janice!
Saint-Louis Residence
Compliance Celebration
We are very proud to announce that two Ministry orders (regarding menu planning and choice, as well as resident bed systems are now in full compliance! Friday, April 20, we celebrated with a tropical party. Thank you all for your commitment and your excellence.
Cycling Without Age Webinar
Recently, the Bruyère Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care hosted a webinar entitled "Cycling Without Age: Enhancing the Lives of Seniors-The Right to Wind in your Hair", presented by Kim Durst-Mackenzie (Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator, Bruyère Continuing Care) and Gary Bradshaw (Community Partner). The webinar discusses the purposes and goals of the program, as well as the benefits and challenges the Bruyère teams came across during implementation at Saint-Louis Residence and Elisabeth Bruyère Residence. Watch the recording at clri-ltc.ca
Spotlight on Anita
Anita is one of the dedicated volunteers working at Saint-Louis Residence! She has been offering weekly craft classes to the residents since August 2017. Look for the residents’ amazing and colourful creations in the dining rooms! They are always looking for supplies like paper, paint, containers… Join them on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room A401.
Exceptional volunteer achievement
On March 19, Mrs. Marcelle Sarault, volunteer at Saint Louis Residence, received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
This medal is an official Canadian honour given by the Governor General of Canada in recognition of the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields.
Congratulations, Marcelle!
Do you have a funny, touching, story that is worth sharing? Send it to sld-ltc@bruyere.org.