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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-05-04, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, May 4, 1994 News and Views Ontario plans coordination of care BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Staff How do you know which medical service best suits your needs? The provincial government wants to establish mulu-service agencies in everycommunity in the province which would incorporate existing health services for frail elderly, adults with physical disabilities and persons with chronic illnesses who cannot function independently of these services. Each community in turn will develop its own planning process for the implementation of a multi- service agency, said Joan Spittal, of RR 3 Seaforth, social worker with the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich, who chaired a meeting of the East Huron Long - Term Care Advisory Committee at the Seaforth Community Hospital on April 28. The meeting focussed on a proposed multi -service agency for Huron County. Currently there are many services existing. It can be confusing and overwhelming for someone seeking health assistance. "There are so many services out there. Who do you call? What do you need? What does it cost? We're looking for a more effective and efficient system with easier access," said Spinal. There are various options for the structure of the new agency and how it would operate. Seaforth Community Hospital Board Chair, Marlen Vincent, asked why the planning of a multi -service agency (MSA) wouldn't involve Perth County since the new District Health Council (DHC) is a joint Huron -Perth organization and the funding for the agency is coming through the DHC. "Get Huron to be a pilot project and tell the government this is how we're doing it," suggested Vincent. Huron and Perth have different health care needs said some people at the meeting. Vincent pointed out that the steering committee for the DHC lobbied for 10 representatives from each Huron and Perth to keep things even although Perth has a bigger population. "We have to decide which one (structure) is best for our area," said Joan Spittal. There was speculation on where the centre for the MSA would be. If it were solely a Huron County operation, the centre could be in Clinton, in the hub of Huron. 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To( To NYR NYR Pin Mon NYR Mon NYR NYR 527-0180 24 Goderich St. E., "Nothing is carved in stone at this point...this is our opportunity to speak." be the site of the headquarters since it was in the centre of the two counties. He said later that the site for the Huron -Perth DHC office was undecided and could still be in Seaforth. Another possible structure would be if Huron and Perth each had their own self-contained MSA's with their own Board of Directors. But they could share or overlap services. "Nothing is carved in stone at this point," said Spittal. "This is our opportunity to speak." "I don't think we can wait for the government. We have to be leaders in the community," said Vincent. Chair of the East Huron Advisory Committee, Spittal, compared the MSA to a house with everything under one roof. She also stressed the fact that it had to have sim- plified access: "one-stop shopping." A question and answer session followed the initial presentation by Spittal. "There's going to be a lot of change for the next couple of gen- erations," said Vincent. "There are so many services out there. Who do you call? What do you need? What does it cost?" There are reasons for a restructur- ing of our local health care system. "We have an aging population and there's going to be more of us. We want to make sure it's (the health care) there and it's good," said Spittal. "Do you think as the government changes this (multi -service agency mandate) will change down the road," asked Barbara Scott. The provincial NDP isn't the first gov- ernment to support a MSA system, said Spittal. The NDP wants to limit the per- centage of "for-profit" health agencies involved in the proposed MSA's to approximately 10 per cent. But other governments in the past have said it doesn't matter, said Spittal. Fran Hook, Case Manager for Home Care, spoke about the planning process for a MSA. "For years we've wanted an 'easy access' to services," she said. Now there are North, South, East and West Huron Advisory Committees set up to hear concerns about what each community wants, said Hook. The committee meetings are held after the Long -Term central meet- ings so current information can be passed along. "What do you want this multi- service agency to do?," asked Hook. "How are we going to get high quality service going if the government is involved?" "I think one of the main things consumers want is to be home alone and independent," answered a member of the committee. It was pointed out that people who want to remain at home, the young physically disabled, are a group that often falls through the cracks of the health care system. "The government's agenda may be different than our own. Just because a government says 'it's not part of our official mandate' doesn't mean it's not a concern," said Dr. Maarten Bokhout, Medical Officer of Health for Huron County. One of the concerns for the implementation of a new MSA was that a consumer's care not be inter- rupted during the transition. "How are we going to get high quality service going if the govern- ment is involved?" asked Marlen Vincent. "How if there's no compe- tition? If you have non-profit groups alone?" Chair Spittal stated the for-profit exclusion mandate of the current Ontario government for the MSA should be reviewed. Current services offered in Huron County that would become part of the multi -service agency include: Home Care Service, VON (Victoria Order of Nurses), Community Nurs- ing Service, Town and Country Homemakers, Para-med, Adult Day Centres, Attendant Care Services, Information Service, Placement Coordination Service, Volunteer Palliative Care/Hospice, Meals on Wheels. What is an MSA? Principles of a multi-servke agency: • Respecting and supporting people's desire for dignity, well- being and independence. • Integration of Long -Term Care health and social services. • Ensuring greater consumer participation and control in planning and delivery of ser- vices. • Promoting racial equity and cultural sensitivity. • Developing equity of service delivery across the province. Goals of a multi -service agency: • To end fragmentation of long- term care services and programs. • To provide high-quality ser- vice. • To be accountable to local communities and the provincial government. • To ensure the rights and secur- ity of service workers. • To provide neighbourhood access to care. Functions of the multi -service agency: • Provide simplified access to a range of long-term care and social support services, including placement coordination for nurs- ing homes and homes for the aged (Long -Term Care facil- ities). • Offer information and referral services for related long-term care and other community ser- vices. • Be a focal point for service coordination and integration. • Directly manage and deliver community-based long-term care services. Retailer had area start by Mkhele Greene stamp. Timothy Eaton, Canada's biggest The new stamp was unveiled at a retailer who got his start in Kirkton, ceremony at the Eaton's store in is featured on Canada Post's newest Galleria Mall, London. Bowling tourney successful On March 5, 1945 the 25th Ger- man Army surrendered, the begin- ning of the end of the second World War. Also on May 5 the Battle of the Atlantic will be com- memorated to remember the Sailors, Merchant Seaman, R.C.A.F. and R.C.A. personnel who died in the North Atlantic during the second World War. May 8, 1945: Victory in Europe - V.E. Day. Now we could really begin to see this ter- rible war could be over before too long, with just the war in Japan to end. The Ladies' Auxiliary to Legion Branch 156 held a very successful Invitational Bowling toumament on Saturday with 21 teams. Seaforth team 1 came in first with 2648, Petrolia, 2nd with 2618 and Wingham, 3rd with 2432. A deli- cious supper was served by the April Committee. Sports officer Thelma Coombs would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make this event a success. The Auxiliary General meeting on Wednesday (tonight) will be nomi- J Seaforth Legion by Barbara Scott nations and elections of officers for the coming year. Please plan to attend and support the candidate of your choice. On Mother's Day the Auxiliary will again be hosting a Sunday dinner for the public. Bring mom out for a delicious dinner. Desserts and help will be appreciated. On Saturday three teams of our Fraternal Affiliates went to Clinton to bowl. The defending champions of last year from Seaforth came second. Goderich was first and Clinton third. Don't forget to get your tickets for the annual Duck Race to be held later this month. Tickets are available at the Branch. 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remem- ber them.' Notice is hereby given that the Public is invited to the ANNUAL MEETING of Seaforth Community Hospital to be held Tuesday, June 28, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. in Conference Room 2 of Seaforth Community Hospital. for the purpose of receiving the Annual Reports of the Board of Directors and of the officials of the Hospital, for the election of Directors, for the appointment of Auditors, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The By -Laws of Seaforth Community Hospital provide that the Board of Directors shall include trustees to be elected by members of the Hospital Corporation. Membership granting voting privileges may be purchased for two dollars before 4:30 p.m., May 27, 1994. Membership sold after that time will not entitle the purchaser to vote at this Annual Meeting. By resolution of the Board of Directors. William R. 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