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•T h e IF P • H al to n H ill s •T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 2 7, 2 01 4 18 The Ontario Hospital Association Governance Centre of Excellence presented Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) with a Certificate of Honorary Commendation for the Award in Leading Governance Excellence in November at its HealthAchieve conference. The HHS Board of Directors was recognized for creating an innovative capital project management charter and establishing a unique Capital Planning Advisory Committee that engages stakeholders and community members to oversee the New Oakville Hospital project, which will open in December 2015. The new model, which draws on community expertise and experience, has engaged the community and delivered outstanding value. HHS is now using this model for major future redevelopment projects at Georgetown Hospital and Milton District Hospital. Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) has been awarded the "Exemplar" status for its NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) program, for the second consecutive year. NICHE is an international program designed to help hospitals improve the care of older adults by better understanding and meeting their needs. The "Exemplar" status recognizes HHS' ongoing, high-level commitment to providing exceptional geriatric care throughout its three community hospitals. HHS is currently one of only two healthcare facilities in Canada to achieve this status. Congratulations to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation and their Campaign Cabinet on the tremendous success of their Investing in Care - Close to Home Capital Campaign. At a special event held November 4, the Foundation announced that they had successfully completed the Campaign and, with a generous $100,000 gift from the Harkin family, exceeded their goal by raising over $6.5 million for the Georgetown Hospital Expansion. "It was a thrill to be part of this remarkable Campaign," said K.C. Carruthers, Executive Director of the Georgetown Hospital Foundation. "We are at the successful conclusion of the biggest fund raising campaign in the hospital's history. Literally thousands of local residents and organizations pitched in to make this happen over the past three years and it is heartening to have a local family generously put us over our goal of $6.5 million for better healthcare. Thankfully we live in a generous community that is willing to invest in outstanding care for its exceptional community hospital." Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA) Raffle will be held December 18, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. • First Prize: Bulova Watch, valued at $1000, donated by Fire and Ice, Georgetown • Second Prize: Hillcrest Hooking Group "The Three Bears" Mat, valued at $250, donated by Mary Hey • Third Prize: Rossi Glass Vase, valued at $100, donated by A.Welters, Georgetown Tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5, available in the Gift Shop or from Hospital Volunteers. Net proceeds support the hospital. To see the prizes log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. The Minister of Health and Long-Term Care has appointed a Home and Community Care Review Expert Group to develop recommendations for improving the home and community care sector. Share your ideas to improve home and community care. Learn more and take the survey at www.mississaugahaltonlhin.on.ca. (Left to Right:) Pat Harkin, Trisha Harkin, Denise Hardenne, HHS President and CEO and Ken McDermot, Georgetown Hospital Foundation Board Chair Stay Connected! For more information and to subscribe to our eNewsletter, visit www.haltonhealthcare.com Read about the completion of the Georgetown Hospital redevelopment project. HHS Recognized at HealthAchieve Conference Georgetown Hospital Foundation Exceeds Goal GHVA Raffle Home and Community Care Questionnaire HHS Awarded NICHE "Exemplar" Status News aNd INformatIoN from GeorGetowN HospItal NoVemBer 2014 Laurent Thibault, HHS Board of Directors, and Denise Hardenne, President & CEO, accept the Certificate of Honorary Commendation for the Award in Leading Governance from Cathy Szabo, HIROC Board Chair.