Fairhaven's services are designed to respond to the needs of each individual resident. Varying degrees of assistance, support and services are available to our residents to ensure that Fairhaven meets their needs while at the same time encouraging their individuality and independence.
Residents are admitted
or transferred to Fairhaven's various units as indicated by the
nature of their needs. Fairhaven has a special care unit where
programming is adapted to the functional needs of residents who
are physically active and cognitively impaired. Fairhaven
staff provide residents with assistance, support, opportunities
and encouragement to assist them to meet their individual goals.
Programs and Services
Nursing Services An organized program
of nursing services meeting the needs of the residents' nursing
and personal care needs is in place. This includes 24-hour
coverage by Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Health
Care Aides and Unit Attendants. The program is consistent
with the professional standards of practice of the College of Nurses
of Ontario. The nursing service department is managed by the
Manager of Care and the two Nurse Managers.
Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation and leisure
services are organized to provide age-appropriate recreation, leisure
and educational opportunities based on and responsive to the abilities,
strengths, needs, interests and former lifestyle of the residents.
The Resident Program department is managed by the Programs and Volunteer
Manager.
Social Work Services Arrangements are made
on an individual basis to access available social work services
to meet the individual resident's psychosocial needs. This
service is coordinated by the Programs and Volunteer Manager. Plans
are in place to add a part-time Social Worker to the care team in
2009.
Therapy Services Therapy services are
organized to ensure the therapy needs of residents are met.
Residents have the opportunity for individualized therapy as well
as group therapy, based on the assessed needs of the residents participating.
An organized restorative care program is available for those who
require this service. A full-time physiotherapist complements
the staffing in this area. Occupational therapy and speech
therapy can be accessed through the Peterborough Community Access
Centre as required. This service is managed by the Programs
and Volunteer Manager.
Volunteer Services There is an organized
program of volunteer services. The volunteer coordinator is
responsible for organizing and coordinating volunteer services to
meet the needs of the residents. During 2008, volunteers and
34 student volunteers gave 7,635 hours to the Home.
Spiritual and Religious Services There is an organized program to
respond to the spiritual and religious needs and interests of the
residents. A beautifully appointed Worship Centre is centrally
located on level 3. Spiritual services are coordinated by
the Programs and Volunteer Manager.
Support Services
There is a coordinated program for dental and foot care services to meet the needs of the individual residents. Every resident has an oral and foot care assessment done on admission and at least quarterly, or more often as required.
Basic foot care is provided by registered staff. Advanced foot care is provided only by registered staff qualified in advanced nursing skills in foot care.
The Therapy Room on level
5 is equipped with a dental chair and light for use by local dentists
and a mobile dental service in order to meet the ongoing needs of
residents who are unable to access dental services in the community.
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