REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 11 January 2022..
REGIONAL ETHICS ROUNDS DECEMBER 2021 – “THE INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE ON THE CONTINUUM OF CARE” SUMMARY – Mrs. McNally presented a verbal summary of the Regional Ethics Rounds presentation that was held back in December. A written summary was also included in the Board package.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Mrs. Lafrance-Allaire’s report included: Our Centre Reopens Safely Post COVID-19 (90s’/100s’ Club), LTC Development Application (Application was filed 30 December 2021), Remote Care Monitoring and Census Data. Also discussed:
Vaccination and Long-Term Care Pandemic Response – Last Friday, all eligible patients and residents received their fourth dose of the COVID-19 booster. There will be clinic vaccinations in Jeanne Mance Hall this week and the next to allow staff the opportunity to receive their 3rd dose of the COVID-19 booster.
The Long-Term Care Ministry directives mandate that employees, volunteers and visitors take a rapid antigen test at a frequency of two times per week. Effective this morning, St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre will have people test three times a week.
Miscellaneous Policy Approval
-Corporate Policy #3-a-75 re Resident and Patient Records – Access to and Release of –DEFERRED.
-Corporate Policy #3-a-21 re Research Proposals –DEFERRED.
The Board of Directors approved Board of Directors policy #2-a-4 re Board of Directors Conflict of Interest Disclosure as reviewed.
AUXILIARY REPORT
Pandemic protocols have changed. Until further notice, volunteers are not allowed to enter the Centre and the Gift Shop is closed. Mr. Desnoyers asked Mrs. Vincelli to thank all the Auxiliary Members on behalf of the Board of Directors.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Quality Improvement (QI) / Safety Committee Chairperson – The Board of Directors recommended to the Members of the Corporation that Sister Cuddihy become the new Chairperson of the QI Committee and that Dr. Grant remain on the QI Committee as “Other Member(s) as approved by the Board”.
Standing Item: Annual Workplan – Revised to add “review attendance of Board and Board Committee Members” at every Governance Committee meeting.
The Board of Directors approved the Governance Committee Annual Workplan as revised.
NEW BUSINESS
Board of Directors Policies to Review/Revise – The Board of Directors approved the following policies as reviewed/revised.
-Board of Directors policy #2-a-30 re Policy on Open Board Meetings; and
-Board of Directors policy #2-a-35 re Board of Directors Annual Evaluation.
OTHER BUSINESS
Standing Item: Annual Workplan – The workplan for the month of January was reviewed.
Standing Item: Policies to be Reviewed by the Board of Directors – Reviewed.
Medical Staff – Dr. Foley is retiring 28 January 2022. Dr. Menard has been appointed as Medical Director – CCC effective February 1, 2022. The Board of Directors thanked Dr. Foley for all his years of service at the Centre and wished him the very best in his future endeavors.
The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 01 February 2022 at 1200 hours via video conference due to COVID-19.