REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 06 January 2026.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Ms. Lafrance’s report included: The Strategic Priority: Progressive Senior Care – Read.ai, Strategic Priority: Expanding RCM Horizons, Ministry of Long-Term Care Report for November 2025 and Good News Item (Holiday activities celebrated throughout the Centre) and Census Data. Also discussed:

AI transcribing software – The Board approved a three-month pilot starting at the next Board meeting, running through the end of the fiscal year. To ensure privacy and storage efficiency, all AI-generated sessions and recordings will be deleted immediately following the formal approval of the related minutes.

French Language Services Remote Care Monitoring (RCM) Pilot Program – The RCM pilot will continue until 2028. This multidisciplinary program helps seniors live safely at home by addressing care gaps. Leadership is now working with Ontario Digital Health to expand the program’s scope and optimize resources for Cornwall’s growing aging population.

ETHICS AND MISSION COMMITTEE
Policy Approval
The Board approved the following policies as revised:
-Corporate Policy # 3-a-24 re. Death with Dignity
-Spritual Care Policy #12-a-90 re. Smudging Ceremonies

NEW BUSINESS
Policy to Review – Board of Directors policy #2-a-30 re. Directors’/Policy on Open Board Meetings has been approved as reviewed.

OTHER BUSINESS
Standing Item: Annual Workplan – The workplan for the month of January 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, 03 February 2026 at 1200 hours via videoconference.