Strategic Vision
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Health Care delivery is changing.
The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre - home to 250 veterans of World War II and the Korean War plus 200 community residents - has a long and successful history of recognizing changes and challenges and responding with innovative solutions to ensure seniors live in dignity and comfort.
Once again, we are faced with changes that require creative responses to ensure the Perley Rideau remains sustainable and relevant to the community it serves. New technologies, refocused government policies and an aging population that includes fewer war veterans are changing the way we deliver health care, particularly to seniors.
In response, the Perley Rideau has developed a bold new vision for a seniors' "village" to better deliver health care services to veterans and community members. The village concept will support most needs of the elderly, including affordable housing, nutrition, safety, companionship and opportunities for social activities and learning. The village will continue to offer the long-term care home, the Guest House (for short-term respite care), the day program for seniors affected by dementia, and convalescent care, but will expand to include supportive housing, community programs and sub-acute care. Within the village, we will also develop commercial activities, a Centre for Excellence in dementia care, a Geriatric Training Centre for health care workers, and an applied research centre in dementia care.
All these village services will support both residents and surrounding community members, allowing seniors to retain their health and remain in their homes as long as possible. The focus on supportive housing, proactive wellness, and community services will help relieve the pressure on hospitals.
Our vision, which fits within the goals of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network, will be phased in over the next 15 years.
Anyone wishing a copy of "Creating a Seniors' Village - A Strategy for independent and dignified living" is invited to contact the Executive Director's office at 613-526-7170 (ext. 2001) or email jwoodstock@prvhc.com