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19 | Thursday, June 27, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JUNE 2013 New Oakville Hospital Halton Healthcare Services celebrated a major construction milestone in April when the New Oakville Hospital reached its highest point. Construction is now just over 25% complete so there is a lot of work still to be done! Some of the activities happening at the site include: · Roofing · Installation of architectural facade · Construction of the parking garage · Window installations · Mechanical and electrical rough-ins · Steel studs and drywalling Weekend Volunteer Positions Available We are looking for compassionate, self-motivated individuals with a desire to assist patients and/or families while visiting the Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit. Our volunteers provide comfort measures, way finding assistance and companionship. It only takes three hours a week to make a difference! Ask us how you can join our team: Call: 905-338-4643 Log on to: www.haltonhealthcare.com Email: lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca HHS Awarded the MOREOBTM Recognition Award The Birthing Units at Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) were recently awarded the MOREOBTM Recognition Award from Salus Global. The award recognizes the successful completion of the three year Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOBTM) program by nurses, physicians and midwives in the Birthing Units at all three of the HHS hospitals. The Recognition Award is given to organizations that meet pre-set criteria in relation to completion of the MOREOBTM module activities as well as criteria for Core Team Functioning. To date only 11 out of 107 participating hospitals across Canada have received the Recognition Award, with HHS accounting for three of these 11 sites. (l-r) Denise Cooke, Birthing Suite CRN, Denise Hardenne, HHS Executive VicePresident; Sylvia Rodgers, Chief Nursing Officer and Professional Practice Leader; Cindy MacDonald, HHS Maternal Child and Surgical Program Director; Diane Kent, Chief Midwife, Christi Robert, Professional Practice Clinician; Cathleen MacIssac, Administrative Assistant, Dr. Margaret Cawkwell, Family Physician; Dale Clement, Chief Operating Officer, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital HHS Accredited with Commendation Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) was recently Accredited with Commendation and is being recognized for two national leading practices by Accreditation Canada. Four Accreditation Canada surveyors spent four days at HHS in May meeting with staff, physicians, volunteers, Board members, community partners and patients and their families. They visited all three of HHS community hospitals. The formal Accreditation report identified effective governance and committed leadership that enable the organization to affect its vision and mission as areas of strength for the organization. Surveyor's comments in the report applauded the efforts of HHS staff, physicians, volunteers and Board members. Accreditation Canada commended HHS for two exceptional organizational practices that demonstrate high quality leadership and service delivery. Leading practices are noteworthy examples of innovative solutions and programs worthy of recognition as organizations strive for excellence. Chronic Disease Self Management Program Do you have one or more chronic condition such as diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease, arthritis or any other conditions? Join us for a FREE, six week group based program to learn more about goal setting, overcoming barriers, positive thinking, general nutrition, communication with healthcare professionals and more! Caregivers and spouses are also welcome to attend. Self Management Program Office 700 Dorval Dr., Suite 108, Oakville July 17- August 21, 2013 9:30 a.m. - Noon 9:30 a.m. - Noon 1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. *members only 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA) celebrated their accomplishments at their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 30th. Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) would like to thank and congratulate the OHVA for their time, energy and commitment to the patients and staff at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, as well as their fundraising efforts. This year the OHVA contributed $300,000 to HHS. This was (l-r) Sudi Kalra, OHVA President and Barbara Fenn, OHVA their fourth installment of $300,000 towards their ten-year $3 million pledge Treasurer present $300,000 cheque to John Oliver, Halton Healthcare Services President & CEO. for the New Oakville Hospital. OHVA Donates $300,000 to HHS Mississauga-Evergreen Retirement Community 820 Scollard Crt., Mississauga September 9 - October 21, 2013 Oakville Seniors Centre 263 Kerr St., Oakville St. Lukes Church 1382 Ontario St., Burlington Registration Required: Call: 905-338-4432, ext. 4877 or 1-888-670-6636, ext. 4877 E-mail: maximizeyourhealth@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Website: www.maximizeyourhealth.ca September 18 - October 23, 2013 September 26 - October 31, 2013 Sign up for our monthly eNewsletter, YourHealth@HHS and visit our new redesigned & mobile friendly website at www.haltonhealthcare.com. www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS