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Hello,
Following the Sector Strategic Planning for Executive Director (ED) Transition, the NBANH Board of Directors (BOD) had their own meeting to review the comments received from the sector. The BOD struck a Steering Committee to create a Job Posting and Job Description for the incoming ED. The staff is eagerly looking forward to who the incumbent will be, and what direction the Association will take.
Be on the lookout for NBANH’s Health & Wellness Fall Edition Newsletter in the coming weeks, as well as other initiatives shared in this Newsletter edition.
We hope you are enjoying your last few weeks of summer.
Have a great summer!
Thanks for reading,
The NBANH Team
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YOUR SUCCESS STORIES
UNB long-term care simulation lab officially opens, ready to help NB residents and workers stay safe
Author: UNB Newsroom
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The University of New Brunswick and its partners held an event at Loch Lomond Villa to officially open the UNB Long-Term Care Simulation Lab, a newly renovated and constructed research space. The UNB project, led by Dr. Rose McCloskey of the university’s Saint John campus, will give researchers a better understanding of how to prevent the spread of illnesses like COVID-19 among long-term care residents.
“The COVID-19 response highlights the fact that evidence on best practices and infection prevention and control measures often do not reflect the realities of long-term care, which include cultural factors, shared spaces and equipment use and individual behaviours related to cognitive impairments,” said Dr. McCloskey. “Although we are on the path to green, the knowledge generated will be key in preventing, preparing for, and responding to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in long-term care facilities, and better ensuring the safety of residents and staff in New Brunswick and beyond.”
The laboratory replicates a long-term care setting, enabling researchers to better understand how to prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19 in real-world settings, without compromising the safety of residents or staff. From this understanding, researchers will be able to develop, test and implement medical and social countermeasures to communicable disease, contributing to this crucial body of knowledge.
(In the picture from left to right: Kate Ellis, Loch Lomond Villa Quality/Research Coordinator, Cindy Donovan, CEO Loch Lomond Villa, Patty Hadju, Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Rose McCloskey, University of New Brunswick, Wayne Long, MP for Saint John-Rothesay).
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Nursing Home Week
Fundy Nursing Home
For Nursing Home Week 2021, Fundy Nursing Home created a theme: “Together through all the seasons”.
Every day, they celebrated every season. Check it out:
Looks like everyone had a great week!
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If you would like to share a story with the nursing home sector, please send your Success Stories to Mélanie Eva.
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New Partnership on the Horizon with the Health Care Centre of Excellence |
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We are excited to announce that NBANH signed a partnership agreement with the NEW Health Care Centre of Excellence with the Department of Education! There will be more information in the coming weeks on opportunities at the home level, including the expansion of the long-term care co-op placement program. We have also established a connection with the Francophone school districts to engage students in more experiential learning opportunities. Stay tuned! |
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A friendly reminder on 'How to make a claim using ClaimSecure'.
Assumption Life has shared ClaimSecure’s videos created to facilitate electronic tasks such as:
- Creating a profile
- Signing up for direct deposit
- Search for a provider
- Search for a coverage or balance
- Submitting a claim
You can also click here to access an informative pamphlet (PDF). Assumption Life noted that it is important that you send all your health and dental claims through ClaimSecure using one of the 5 methods listed in the pamphlet.
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Beyond All Limits - Complete Purchasing Services' Professional Development Series
Break through your personal limitation beliefs and take a ‘COMPLETE’ adventure with us into the great beyond. If you have recently been faced with challenges and adversity, this is opportunity knocking for you! Complete Purchasing Services presents our 17th Annual Professional Development Day “Beyond All Limits”.
This two-day virtual conference will help re-charge your battery through inspiring, fun, introspective and educational sessions and topics. With a different focus each day, this event is designed to reinvigorate your mental muscles while providing you with helpful tools to stay mentally and physically fresh.
Designed to bring ideas and inspiration to the comfort and convenience of your place of work, this fun and engaging event includes motivational and insightful sessions and topics to help you energize and encourage your leadership team and staff. This event also includes opportunities to gain hands-on, practical knowledge through our masterclass sessions as well as stay up to date on the latest products and services available in 2021 in the virtual exhibit hall.
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NB Dementia Friendly Initiative Update
Collaborative for Healthy Aging and Care
In the past couple of months, the Alzheimer’s Society of New Brunswick have offered an education session to the communities of Saint-Andrews and Grand Bay-Westfield. The session focused primarily on communication and offered tips and strategies on how to communication with a person living with dementia. Following the session, participants were given the opportunity to ask questions to the facilitators from the Alzheimer’s Society. In the fall, these communities will have the opportunity to participate in the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training. These sessions are an important part of the New Brunswick Dementia Friendly Initiative as it increases awareness around dementia. Stay tuned to find out more about what is happening in communities participating in this pilot project!
For more information, visit the Collaborative Healthy Aging and Care website, or contact Samantha Hachey at 506-460-6262 or via email at shachey@nbanh.com.
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Helping achieve your long-term care vision with Colliers Project Leaders
“We’ve been working on [this project] for two years and – 24 months down the road – we’re right on schedule. We could not have done that on our own. It’s primarily because we had a partner like Colliers Project Leaders that we could stick to our schedule.” – Stéphane Parisien, CAO, United Counties of Prescott & Russell
Colliers Project Leaders is proud to work with long-term care owners nationwide to deliver quality residences in our communities. Hear what our clients say about partnering with our project management and advisory experts, and how we support successful project delivery.
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Wound Warriors by Essity
Did you know that antimicrobial resistance is one of the most pressing global healthcare problems today?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change in ways that render the medications ineffective.
When the microorganisms become resistant to most antimicrobials they are often referred to as "superbugs," which is a major concern because a resistant infection may kill, can spread to others, and imposes huge costs to individuals and society.
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Call Johnson Insurance for a quote today!
Johnson Insurance offers employees of NBANH homes preferred rates and policies designed with healthcare professionals in mind. Call for a quote to see how much you can save, and be entered for a chance to win a cash prize of $15,000!† 1-877-732-6714 l Johnson.ca/healthcare
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Logibec
In this climate of increasing resident care needs, long-term care homes and staff are facing situations that lead to unreasonable work hours, overtime and high turnover rates.
In collaboration with multiple long-term care associations, Logibec is proud to present this knowledge webinar to help long-term care homes improve their staffing effectively while mitigating their resource costs.
Last June, Logibec presented to the members of the Ontario Long-Term Care Association a virtual session in order to help them solve the 6 main staff scheduling challenges that account for staffing challenges in long-term care homes.
Today, it's a pleasure for Logibec to share this knowledge webinar with the members of the New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes.
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SGP Purchasing Partner Network
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SGP invites you to Save the Date for upcoming virtual education. For more information, please contact Rick Wassell, Director of National Sales, at 705.890.6635 or rwassell@sgpnetwork.com
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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
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New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes Inc.
1133 Regent street, office 206 Fredericton, NB, E3B 3Z2
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