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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-11-19, Page 18('OM IVl 1.1 NTTY Times -Advocate, November 19, 1997 Page 17 Reeves say Huronview staff at risk By Blake Patterson Signul-Star Stria' • Members of Huron County Council arc concerned the county is mistreating staff at Huronview, the home for the aged located in Clinton. At the Nov. 6 meeting of Huron County Council. Reeve Tom Cunningham of Hullctt Township• and Reeve .Brian McBurney of Turnherry Township announced they .had recently • toured Huronview and had concerns regarding .how the; administration is treating staff at the facility. McBurney said there is a secure arca of the facility_ which at times only has one stall member on "duty despite the fact some of the residents could turn violent. • "Iwouldn't want my daughter. (working) in the secured wing." he said. Cunningham questioned the facility's policy not to- notify staff -of personal phone calls they received until break time. "As a . good employer.: we should look after our staff's needs." he said. , McBurney tried to contact a stale' incinhcr and said the call was important. but was told he -could only leave a message. "If this is the way we are treat- ing our elderly and our staff. it's no wonder they're upset." he said: Huronview Administrator Cathy Brown responded by say- ing the policy regarding persi►lial calls is an on-going "difficult sit- uation" for the -administration and the staff at the home... She said the difficulty arises from the facility's effort. to "strikc.a balance. between being a residence and an institution. On the eine hand. they realize. it is. important to notify staff if impor tant phone calls arc received. yet on the other hand, use of the overhead page system i. "tough on residents" hecausc it 'creates "a fecling.of institution.'" She assured council that staff • members are notified if an .emer- gency call is received. hut beyond that. written messages are left in a • specific location for staff 10 check during. their break time. Slie said the notice regarding the phone policy was posted in February. and no complaints have yet been lodged. Regarding slatting in the secured arca, Brown explained the doors are kepi locked to pre- ant residents. malty with Alzheimer`s._ from watidering out of :the facility titd onto the high- way. She .aid the 20. or. so resi . dent: are riot 4lecessarily violent. but -in case of emergency. there are call buttons for staff in each • of the 'coonts and a panic: hutton at the -nurse's station to unlock the . doors. At present. she said the .admin- istration. is working with staff to alter the scheduling to avoid hav- ing one staff member left alone in the locked area during coffee breaks:a id lunchtimes: Golf till you drop with the Privilege Card HURON -PERTH •- Attention golfers! Next season you can play on 12 beautiful courses. throughout Huron and Perth Counties, save money and support the Lung As- sociation. The Lung Association and Hu- ron -Perth Counties are currently 'of- fering golfers. as well as anyone looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the golfers on their list. the • opportunity to purchase the 1998 Golf Privilege Card. - This incredible hargain package. featuring great golfing (mostly. two. golfers play for the price of one) at 12 superb courses throughout Hu- ron and Perth Counties. can be yours for a limited time only. The price of the card is 540 per booklet. Participating courses lin 1998 are Bayfield Golf Club. Bluewater Golf. Club, Goierich Sunset Golf ,1—J( Sports Centre.—Ironwood Gott _ Club. Maitland Country_..Club. Mitchell Golf and Country Club, River Valley Golf and County Club. SC:Marys Golf and Country .Club...Stratford Municipal Golf Course. and, Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Also included in the booklet is a discount coupon for 55 off the reg- istration: fee for the Lung Associa- tion •Pro Health Third Annual Tex- as Scramble Golf Tournament: on June 611t the Mitchell Golf Club. The cards are available through the 1998 golf season .and make a Wrong address The street address of Audrae Reid of Lucan.was reported incor- -rect in a story in last week's edition of the T -A. Reid lives at 33979 Saintsbury Line, not in the Kleinfeldt/Nicoline arca. Hospital Auxiliary hears of trip to Exeter, England EXETER - South Huron Hospital Auxiliary met on Tuesday November 1 I .. President ' Mary Fisher opened the meeting with, a leading "Remembrance" followed by two minutes silence in honor. of Remembrance Day. Mary Fisher. Donna Paynter. Olga Davis and Vera Armstrong attended the Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario Convention held at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Each reported on the workshops they attended. - Olga Davis was presented with a Provincial Life Membership. Sylvia Smith and Agnes Aunger conveners for the Teen Volunteer • program at the hospital and three teen volunteers. Robyn Etherington. Lcanc Snow and Erin. Parker attended the Teen Volunteer Convention at .the Royal York . Hotel in Toronto recently. • . Helen Coates was the guest. speaker. She showed pictures and spoke on the trip she and Bob had to England, Scotland • and Ireland last summer including- pictures and comments from Exeter, England. Coates was thanked and presented with a gift by Agnes Aunger. Business was conducted, treasurer report of. $8844. was realized from the rummage sale. To all who donated articles, and time to the project a big thank you. The hospital staff will entertain the Auxiliary at .the next meeting December 9 at 2 p.m. A draw will be made for the quilt. 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