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 Resident
Services and the Manager of Clinical Services.
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 Manager of Resident Services.
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 Manager of Resident Services.
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 Manager
of Resident Services.
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 2004, 150 volunteers
and 30 student volunteers gave 9, 307 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 beautifuylly appointed Worship Centre
is centrally located on level 3. Spiritual services are coordinated
by the Coordinator of Resident Programs.
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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