“Best care possible”

Statement by Cindy Regier, Health Services Administrator, South Okanagan:

Overall Sunnybank Care Centre is expanding its nursing capacity by increasing LPN hours and adjusting RN support to allow more flexibility in responding to resident needs. A recent review of our care delivery at Sunnybank Care Centre resulted in a reallocation of nursing coverage for better use of this resource and to ensure that nurses are using their skills to the fullest. There will be an increase in practical nursing staff – three new LPNs. Three RNs, which include a new RN Care Coordinator position, remain available to provide appropriate nursing support when and where their skills are most needed.

“Best quality service”

The goal of these changes is to ensure residents at Sunnybank receive the best care possible and that nursing care is available for each resident’s need. Having the right staff mix and resources is important for any facility to provide resident-centred care. In some cases, we have to make changes to our care models to ensure residents are getting the best quality service.