23 | Thursday, November 27, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NOVEMBER 2014 HHS Recognized at HealthAchieve Conference The Ontario Hospital Association Governance Centre of Excellence presented Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) with a Certificate of Honorary Commendation for the Award in Leading Governance Excellence in November at its HealthAchieve conference. Laurent Thibault, HHS Board of Directors, and Denise Hardenne, President & CEO, accept the Certificate of Honorary Commendation for the Award in Leading Governance from Cathy Szabo, HIROC Board Chair HHS Awarded NICHE "Exemplar" Status Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) has been awarded the "Exemplar" status for its NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) program, for the second consecutive year. NICHE is an international program designed to help hospitals improve the care of older adults by better understanding and meeting their needs. The "Exemplar" status recognizes HHS' ongoing, high-level commitment to providing exceptional geriatric care throughout its three community hospitals. HHS is currently one of only two healthcare facilities in Canada to achieve this status. The HHS Board of Directors was recognized for creating an innovative capital project management charter and establishing a unique Capital Planning Advisory Committee that engages stakeholders and community members to oversee the New Oakville Hospital project, which will open in December 2015. The new model, which draws on community expertise and experience has engaged the community and delivered outstanding value. HHS is now using this model for major upcoming redevelopment projects at Georgetown Hospital and Milton District Hospital. A Call for Volunteers The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA) is recruiting adult volunteers. Do you have two to four hours a week to spare? We would love to have you join our team. If you are interested in volunteering, call 905-338-4643, email rmurphy@haltonhealthcare.on.ca, or apply online at www.haltonhealthcare.com. Home and Community Care Questionnaire The Minister of Health and Long-Term Care has appointed a Home and Community Care Review Expert Group to develop recommendations for improving the home and community care sector. Share your ideas to improve home and community care. Learn more and take the survey at www.mississaugahaltonlhin.on.ca. New Oakville Hospital Food Court Is Getting Prepped OTMH 65th Anniversary Keepsake Make your memories last forever with an OTMH Limited Edition 65th Anniversary Keepsake! Available for purchase in our OTMH Gift Shop and at Volunteer Services for only $10. Limited quantity available. Food Court Construction - Fall 2014 Architectural Drawing of the Food Court When the New Oakville Hospital opens in December 2015, it will feature many amazing public spaces. One of these spaces is a 400-seat food court with several retail food vendors, additional seating in a landscaped outdoor patio and a large indoor/outdoor fireplace feature. Pictured here is a look at construction progress to-date compared to the architectural drawing of the space. The Food Court `Prep' is shaping up nicely. Stay connected! For more information and to subscribe to our eNewsletter, visit www.haltonhealthcare.com. www.haltonhealthcare.com georgetown · milton · oakville hospitals