REPORT FROM THE BOARD

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 07 April 2026. The scheduled March meeting of the Board of Directors did not officially convene as a quorum was  not reached. To address immediate operational needs, all urgent and time-sensitive documents and resolutions were transitioned to the Executive Committee for review and approval.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026

Mrs. Lafrance’s report included: Progressive Senior Care – Next Generation of Care – The NP Model, Enhancement Within a Transformative Era – Welbi, Resident Engagement AI platform, Strategic Direction: Campus of Care Expansion: Strategic Partners Providing Community Housing, Ministry of LTC Inspection Report and Good News Item (Lights of Hope fundraising closed at $60,231) and Census Data. 

ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026

Progressive Senior Care – AI- The Ontario Hospital Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Strategic Direction: Campus of Care Expansion – Expanding RCM Horizons, Provincial Budget Highlights 2026, NP Placement Experience  and Good News Item (Annual Service Awards Ceremony was held March 31, 2026 and honoured 46 staff members ) and Census Data. Also discussed:

Policies to Review

The Board of Directors approved the following policies as reviewed/revised.

–Corporate Policy #3-a-15 re Contracts – Affiliation Agreements

-Corporate Policy #3-a-18 re Contracts – Services and Projects

-Corporate policy 3-a-50 re. French Language Services

ETHICS AND MISSION COMMITTEE

Policies to Review/Revise

The Board of Directors approved the following policies as reviewed/revised:

-Corporate Policy #3-a-21 re Research Proposals

-Corporate Policy #3-a-22 re Guidelines for Medical-Moral Consultations

-Corporate Policy #3-a-24 re Death with Dignity

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)

Financial Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statement for the Periods of  January 2026 and February 2026  as presented.

Management Fiduciary Statement – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statements for January 2026 and February 2026.

Policy to revise

The Board of Directors approved the following policy as revised:

• Corporate policy 3-a-91 re. Corporate Procurement Policy

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

Physician reapplication 2026  – Dr. D. Read’s and Dr. Patel’s Medical Staff reapplication has been reviewed by the PAC and was recommended to the Board for approval.

The Board of Directors approved the reappointment of Dr. Patel to the Medical Staff for 2026 with the privileges previously held of Active Medical Staff and that Dr. Read be appointed as Medical Courtesy Staff for 2026. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND BRANDING COMMITTEE

130 Year Wall update – A final quote was approved by the Board of Directors to move forward with the design for the 130 year history wall. 

NEW BUSINESS

Policy to Review – The Board of Directors approved the following policy as reviewed:

-Board of Directors policy #2-a-35 re Board of Directors Annual Evaluation   

OTHER BUSINESS

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

Standing Item: Policies to be Reviewed by the Board of Directors – Reviewed

The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Friday, 22 May 2026 at 1200 hours via hybrid.