REPORT FROM THE BOARD

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 02 December 2025.

CORRESPONDENCE

Thank You Card from Lynn Heatley.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Ms. Lafrance’s report included: The Strategic Plan for the three-year period 2025-28, Hospital Parking Directive, SJCCC Evacuation Exercise and Ministry of Long-Term Care Report, Memorial Service and Good News Item (Wellness classes such as pilates and yoga are offered to SJCCC staff) and Census Data. Also discussed:

Strategic Plan 2025-2028 – The Board approved the Strategic Plan for 2025-2028.

Hospital Parking Directive – The Board of Directors accepted the Hospital Attestation of Compliance with Hospital Parking Directive re 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 as presented.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT / SAFETY COMMITTEE

Policy to Review/Revise – The Board of Directors approved the Board of Directors policy #2-a-20 re. Quality Improvement / Safety Committee.

Patient/Resident-to-staff appreciation program – The Board approved the launch of a new recognition initiative designed to allow patients and residents to formally acknowledge staff members for excellence in care.

Quality Improvement and Safety Committee Workplan – A few additional changes were made to the Quality Improvement and Safety Committee workplan and approved by the Board of Directors. 

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)

Financial Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the Period Ending October 2025 as presented.

Management Fiduciary Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statement for October 2025.

Policy to Review – The Board of Directors approved the Board of Directors policy 2-a-10 re. Comprehensive Planning, Finance and Personnel Relations Committee as revised.

CPFPRC and Audit Committee Workplans – The Board has approved the updated workplans for the CPFPRC and the Audit Committee workplans. 

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) REPORT 

Automated Dispensing Medication Cabinets  – The Centre has received new Automated Dispensing Medication Cabinets (ADMCs). The system will enhance medication security, improve narcotic accountability, and mitigate organizational risk through detailed tracking.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND BRANDING COMMITTEE

Equity Statement -The Board approved an official Equity Statement affirming the organization’s commitment to fairness, respect, and inclusion. This statement serves as a framework for guiding workplace culture and professional behavior.

OTHER BUSINESS

Standing Item: Annual Workplan: The workplan for the month of December was reviewed.

Standing Item – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) 

Standing Item: Policies to be Reviewed by the Board of Directors – Reviewed The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 06 January 2026 at 1200 hours via videoconference.