AUGUST 2023

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New Season - New Opportunities

We hope that everyone had a wonderful summer and were able to get some much-deserved time off. While this summer may not have been our typical in terms of sunshine or frequency of rain, it was summer just the same. Now as we transition back into the fall routines, NBANH is excited for all that this fall will have to offer.


We are extremely excited to resume the work of supporting the new Long Term Care Act. Having the voice of the sector is very important to ensure that the new Act will accurately reflect our work and our passion for quality improvement in our homes. That includes every person and from every corner of the province. It is very important that everyone has their say in terms of the legislation that will govern our sector and our care offerings. This is very exciting work.


We are also excited to look forward to opportunities for new initiatives for the sector to participate in. These initiatives always bring great learning and supports to help achieve our collective goals and objectives. There will be more to come on this topic, please stay tuned.


We at NBANH are “gearing -up” for the busy fall season and we look forward to working with all homes on these and other opportunities.  time, we wish you all a safe and happy next several months.


Thanks for reading, 


Julie Weir

CEO, NBANH

jweir@nbanh.com 



YOUR SUCCESS STORIES


Boundless Generosity

Les Résidences Jodin


Mrs. Charlotte and Mr. Réal Couturier, who are part of our group of volunteers “Les Portes Bonheurs”, wanted to offer our residents handcrafted quilts made with love. One blanket per household was offered to our residents and given on Mother's Day and Father's Day. As a result, twelve happy residents received a magnificent quilt! Mrs. Charlotte and Mr. Réal have boundless generosity. A priceless gift for which we are extremely grateful! Thank you for adding comfort and joy to the lives of our residents.




If you would like to share a story with the nursing home sector, please send your Success Stories to Mélanie Eva.


ANNOUNCEMENT



What makes your job great?

Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging (CIRA)


Please share.


We're calling on all long-term care staff to submit ideas for something that has made a difference in your daily work. You and your idea could be part of the panl discussion at the 13th annual Aging Symposium. It takes place on Nov 15, 2023 in Fredericton and we'd love to share your ideas with others!


Apply Here: https://bit.ly/474eqWA


For more informaiton, contact CIRA (Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging): symposium@ycc-cira.ca, 506-444-3880 ext 2540, www.agingsymposium.ca



FROM OUR PARTNERS

Paraglide® by Harding Medical

Janice Edwards, Janice.edwards@hardingmedical.com

www.paraglidedevice.com


Harding Medical is proud to be the East Coast distributor for The Paraglide® automated repositioning system. The Paraglide was designed in partnership with occupational therapists in long-term care and is the latest in assistive device technology that changes the way people are repositioned in wheelchairs in homes, hospitals, and care facilities around the world. Click here to view flyer.


Paraglide is the only wheelchair repositioning device that:

  • Allows the wheelchair user to independently move between a slouched position and an upright position, providing comfort and protection against costly pressure injuries.
  • Offers independence and dignity to wheelchair users
  • Eliminates the risk of caregiver injury
  • Reduces costs and increases productivity in care facilities
  • Provides alerts & monitors the level of care, collecting data about the frequency of repositions throughout the day.


Our representatives in NB, NS and PEI have been busy detailing this product and is available now for trial and demonstration. Call 1-800-479-4700 to set up a demonstration at your facility. Also available for purchase and rental.



IN THE NEWS


CBC: NB Nursing home workers hold rally for better wages


CBC: Nursing home workers file court challenge of N.B. law restricting strike ability


CTV: Bargaining halts with N.B. nursing home unions


Global News: N.B. nursing home workers file lawsuit over strike legislation


Radio Canada: Pénurie de main-d’œuvre : les salariés d'un foyer de soins de Haut-Madawaska épuisés

 

Acadie Novelle : Campbellton: le Foyer de soins Village fait le plein de nouveaux employés à l’étranger


If you have success stories, questions, comments, or other submission ideas, please forward them to Melanie Eva by at meva@nbanh.com or by phone (460-6262).

Sincerely,

The NBANH Team
New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes Inc.
1133 Regent street, office 206 Fredericton, NB, E3B 3Z2

(506) 460-6262 | www.nbanh.com