REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 22 May 2025. The Annual Meeting of the Board was held prior to the regular meeting (see Governance Committee section).
CORRESPONDENCE
Annual Report to the Sponsor 2025 – During the Regular Board meeting, the Board Members completed together the Annual Report to the Sponsor 2025. This report is a yearly requirement from Catholic Health International. The collective responses will be sent to Catholic Health International by Administration.
Thank you card from Karen Dewar – Noted
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Ms. Lafrance’s report included: Management Goals Year 2025-2026 (approved), Strategic Direction: Expanding Senior Housing & Integrated Campus of Care (a practical approach), Ministry of Long-Term Care Report, the Risk Management Review 2025-26 and Good News Item (Sister Rosalia Cobey Awards was held on 06 May 2025 with 7 nominations) and Census Data. Also discussed:
Policy Approval
The Board of Directors approved Corporate Policy #3-a-30 re Health and Safety Policy as reviewed.
The Board of Directors approved the Management Goals for 2025-2026.
ETHICS AND MISSION COMMITTEE
Mission Effectiveness Plan 2025 – The Board of Directors approved the Mission Effectiveness Plan 2025.
Policies to Review – The Board of Directors approved the following policies as reviewed/revised:
-Corporate Policy #3-a-26 re Guidelines for Use of Advance Directives for Healthcare Decisions
-Corporate Policy #3-a-28 re Guidelines for Care at End of Life
-Corporate Policy #3-a-29 re Guidelines Regarding Sexual Intimacy
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)
Management Fiduciary Statement – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statement for March 2025.
Statement of Administrative Responsibility – Noted. This document will be sent to the Members of the Corporation for information.
Draft Audited Financial Statements – The Audited Financial Statements for the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph of Cornwall, Ontario: St. Joseph’s Villa; Hotel Dieu Hospital; and the Consolidated Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 were presented and are recommended to the Members of the Corporation for approval.
Audit Findings Report – This document was approved by the Board of Directors and referred to the Members of the Corporation for information.
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Physician reapplication 2025 Dr. Patel – The Medical Staff reapplication of Dr. Patel has been reviewed by PAC and was recommended for approval.
The Board of Directors approved the reappointment of Dr. Patel to the Medical Staff for 2025 with privileges previously held.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Board Member / Committee Member / Officers Appointment – In preparation for the Annual Meeting, the Committee made recommendations regarding appointment and reappointment of Directors including Officers (Mr. Paul Desnoyers, Chairperson, Mr. Mathieu Despatie, Vice-chairperson and Ms. Elizabeth MacLennan, Secretary-Treasurer), Ex-officio Members, as well as changes to some Board Committees. These recommendations were subsequently recommended at the Annual Meeting to the Members of the Corporation for approval.
Annual Reports – Annual reports from the Chairperson, Executive Director, Medical Director of Long-Term Care, Chairperson of the Ethics and Mission Committee, Chairperson of the Comprehensive Planning, Finance and Personnel Relations Committee and Chairperson of the Public Relations and Branding Committee were presented, approved and forwarded to the Members of the Corporation.
Policy to Review – The Board of Directors approved Board of Directors policy #2-a-25 re. Governance Committee as reviewed.
Workplan – The workplan was updated to reflect the changes with the new Administrative Bylaws.
OTHER BUSINESS
Standing Item: Annual Workplan – The workplan for the month of May was reviewed.
Standing Item: Policies to be Reviewed by the Board of Directors – Reviewed.
The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 09 July 2025 at 1200 hours by video conference.
