Quality Report - March
NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
Quality Report - March
Hand Hygiene Audits
The HVH management team conducts hand hygiene audits regularly to track and
evaluate whether staff are compiling with appropriate hand hygiene practices. Results from the audits are posted throughout the facility for staff, residents, family, volunteers and visitors.
What is Hand Hygiene?
Hand hygiene is a general term referring to any action that removes visible soil and/ or kills germs on the hands. When performed correctly, hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and infections.
In health care, hand hygiene is used to eliminate transient microorganisms that have been picked up via contact with patients, contaminated equipment or the environment. Hand hygiene may be performed with alcohol-based hand rubs or, if hands are visibly soiled, with soap and running water.
(Best Practices for Hand Hygiene in All Health Care Settings, 4th Edition; Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory
Committee. April 2014).
Submitted by Carrie Frazier, Programs Manager
Hilltop Highlights and Events
HVH Programming Highlights Pictures
Notice of Mock Disaster
Upcoming Special Meals
As a Resident of Harbour View Haven; 7. “You have the right to receive opportunities for rehabilitation of functional abilities and assistance towards independence, consistent with your individual requirements.” Residents have access to regular services of health care professionals that can assist in areas of rehabilitation or
Mealtimes at HVH At our last Resident Council meeting, it was discussed and primarily opted for, flipping our bigger meal from noon to supper time. With providing a very large breakfast, followed by the large main meal for lunch, many residents are too full to consume that meal (which contains most of their daily calories and protein). Due to this, many are quite hungry by supper time when the lighter meal is served. With residents’ input, we are looking at moving our largest meal to supper time. Benefits of this include: Improved satiety throughout the evening Less hypoglycemia with morning blood sugars Increased likelihood of consuming the large, main meal The ability to sleep in & have a late breakfast, without compromising intake of the larger meal Stay tuned for results of our residents’ votes! ~ Food Services Team
April Events
Harbour View Haven extends a huge and heartfelt thank you to each and every one of our volunteers. Your continued dedication and support is greatly appreciated.
Family Council Meeting
February Events
February is African Heritage Month