OANHSS 2010 Annual Meeting & Convention

"Get Inspired"
June 7-9, 2010 (past event)
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

Registration Brochure
Keynote and Guest Speakers
Special Features
Confirmed Exhibitors & Sponsors

2010 OANHSS Award Winners

Keynote and Guest Speakers

OPENING KEYNOTE
Stuart McLean

OPENING KEYNOTE: Inspirations from the Vinyl Cafe
Monday June 7, 2010 - 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

Canadians coast to coast have made tuning in to CBC Radio’s The Vinyl Cafe a Sunday morning ritual. Created and hosted by Stuart McLean, the show’s enormous popularity proves the timeless power of story-telling -- its ability to amuse and inspire, to move and to motivate.

McLean, who found his voice in articulating the occasionally outrageous antics of fictional characters Dave and Morley, their two children and their friends and neighbours, continues to captivate audiences at home and across the country when he takes the show on the road. At the heart of his success is his ability to capture those everyday moments and connect them to a universal truth that resonates with listeners young and old.

His engaging, home-brewed and internationally appreciated humour is the perfect kick-start for this year’s Get Inspired-themed event: Laughter is not only good for what ails you, but a powerful spark that can ignite the learning process.

Stuart McLean, creator and host of The Vinyl Cafe, is the author of a series of award-winning books based on the show. A former contributor to CBC Radio’s Sunday Morning and Morningside programs, McLean is also professor emeritus and a former School of Journalism broadcast director at Ryerson University.

Sponsored by:

KEYNOTE
Peter Kramer

KEYNOTE
Cindy Mason

Dr. Andrew Kramer

Compliance Transformation: Bringing the Quality Indicator Survey to Ontario
Tuesday June 8, 2010 - 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Drawing on their vast experience, QIS experts, Cindy Mason and Peter Kramer, will discuss the scientific underpinnings of this comprehensive quality assurance system, implementation challenges and successes, and how long term care providers are using it as a compliance and quality improvement process to ensure that appropriate care and services are delivered to residents.

QIS founder and national expert, Dr. Andrew Kramer, will join the session via video for an introductory commentary.

Peter Kramer, executive vice-president and chief operating officer, Nursing Home Quality, has more than 21 years of experience as a business owner and senior level executive in medical manufacturing and health information technology and is involved in the Ontario Compliance Transformation Project.

Cindy Mason, LCSW, NHA, LHRM, is vice-president of provider services, Nursing Home Quality. A long term care consultant, staff educator and national speaker, she has advised long term care home administrators and staff on compliance and quality improvement issues for 25 years.

Dr. Andrew M. Kramer, MD, is professor of medicine and director of both the Center for Health Services Research and the Hartford/Jahnigen Center of Excellence at the University of Colorado. He has directed the implementation, training, support and refinement of the QIS for more than a decade.

Sponsored by:

OPENING KEYNOTE
Dr. Robert Buckman

Humour: The Cure for the Common Miscommunication
Wednesday June 9, 2010 - 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

A prominent and respected oncologist, is equally renowned for his winning way with words. Recently lauded by the Times of London as the funniest member of The Cambridge Lights, a group that includes Hugh Laurie (TV’s Dr. House), John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen, Buckman has collaborated with Monty Python, contributed to TV sitcoms and authored more than a dozen books.

Buckman applies his unique brand of humour to diagnose the source of miscommunication and prescribe techniques to help professionals communicate so people listen. His tips, techniques and tools help you manage difficult conversations and increase your powers of persuasion -- invaluable advice for seniors’ care and service professionals.

Dr. Robert Buckman is a medical oncologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto and a professor at the University of Toronto. He is also an author and broadcaster.

Sponsored by:

GUEST SPEAKER
Deb Matthews

Deb Matthews
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Wednesday June 9, 2010
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

1.   Insights - Obtain updates on the latest long term care issues and developments.

2.   Practical Strategies - Take away ideas you can use.

3.   Networking Opportunities - Catch up with friends and colleagues and meet new ones.

4.   Tradeshow - Find out about the latest products and services.

5.   Professional Development - Stay on top of emerging issues.

Who Should Attend:

Exceptional learning opportunities, a wealth of resources, unique perspectives and the latest from sector experts make this year's convention, Get Inspired, a must attend for staff in long term care, seniors' housing and community services, including: