Kelsey Trail Health Region has two gift shops, one located at the Melfort Hospital and the other located at Parkland Place, Melfort.

There are many neat items in each gift shop, whether you are looking for something for yourself

or Christmas gifts for others! Come check out the always unique and changing selection in our gift shops

Wishing each volunteer a joyous holiday season, and all the best in 2015.

International Volunteer Day took place on December 5th. It is a global celebration of volunteers. “As we seek to build capacities and to help the new agenda to take root, volunteerism can be another powerful and cross-cutting means of implementa-tion. Volunteerism can help to expand and mobilize constitu-encies and to engage people in national planning and im-plementation for sustainable development goals. And vol-unteer groups can help to lo-calize the new agenda by providing new areas of inter-action between Governments and people for concrete and scalable actions.” United Na-tions Secretary– General Ban Ki-moon. Source: Volunteer Action Counts http://www.volunteeractioncounts.org/en/

Volunteers are the roots of strong communities. Just like roots are essential for trees to bloom, volunteers are essen-

tial for communities to boom. Thanks to volunteers, our communities grow strong and resilient. Even the tiniest volunteer effort leaves a profound and lasting trace in a community, much like tree rings that appear over time. April 10 to April 16, 2016 is National Volunteer Week (NVW), a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 mil-lion volunteers. This year marks the 13th consecutive year that Volunteer Canada and Investors Group have partnered to deliver the NVW campaign. Volunteer Canada and Inves-tors Group’s Volunteer Recognition Study indicates that most volunteers prefer a genuine thank you for their efforts. Sincere words that highlight the impact of a vol-unteer’s contributions or simple personalized tokens are meaningful and

appreciated. The “Volunteers are the roots of strong communities” cam-paign will celebrate volun-teers across Canada, by offer-ing NVW-branded recognition items made from all natural seed paper that can be plant-ed. Gift packs of seed paper confetti, seed paper journals and seed paper postcards will include space to add a per-sonalized thank you message to a volunteer. Recipients can then plant their recognition item, allowing it to sprout roots that shape new paths and keep growing, much like the incredible efforts of vol-unteers.

Source: Volunteer Canada www.volunteer.ca

International Volunteer Day 2015 and

National Volunteer Week 2016 Trip to the local

“Tea House” It was a late fall afternoon when 22 residents, volunteers and employees decided to venture out of the Carrot River Health Centre into the pouring rain to make their pre booked trip to the local Tea House. Since the Tea House is only 3 blocks away the group proceeded on foot. Kelsey Trail employ-ees were concerned for the residents and volunteers since it was raining quite heavily.

A suggestion to cancel the trip was made, but the residents were so eager to go and so were the faithful volun-teers. It was at this time one of the residents proclaimed “ We are not made of sugar!” As they all walked in their train line numerous ohhs and awes were heard from the residents as they walked past all the beautiful fall colors on the trees. The volun-teers helped the residents by allowing them to see the beauty of the outdoors, rain or shine the residents didn’t care about the pouring rain, they were too busy enjoying the views and laughing at the hats that were being blown away. “I am 101 years old and I am walking in the rain… and I am loving every minute of it!” This adventure to the Tea House is still a hot topic of discussion today and could not have been successful without our dedicated volunteers. From Kelsey Trail employees, patients, residents and more we thank you for all you do to help make a difference in the lives of those we love.

Source: Janice Watts, Activity Worker

Melfort Hospital & Parkland Place Gift Shops

December 2015

VOLUNTEER ADVANTAGE NEWSLETTER

Kelsey Trail Health Region

“We are not made of sugar!”

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Physicians Accepting New Patients

Tisdale Northeast Medical Clinic 873-4561 New prenatal/Obstetrical patients Dr. Juliana Van Jaarsveld Dr. Tessa Richardson Dr. Okezie Nweze Residents of Tisdale & area only Dr. Charles Orhadje Dr. Okezie Nweze Dr. Adedeji Kalejaiye

Porcupine Plain

Porcupine Medical Clinic 278-2151 Residents of Porcupine Plain & area Dr. Gert Pieterse Olawumi Adeleke

Kelvington Kelvington Medical Clinic 327-5525 Residents of Kelvington & area Dr. Assumpta Efobi Dr. Oluwafemi Ketiku Dr. Collins Omondiagbe

Nipawin Nipawin Medical Group 862-4626 New prenatal/Obstetrical patients Dr. Olumide Asaolu Dr. Nkemakolum Eke Residents of Nipawin & area only Dr. Olukayode Olutunfese Dr. Onose Lawani Dr. Obosede Adesina Dr. Olumide Asaolu Dr. Nkemakolum Eke

Hudson Bay

Hudson Bay Medical Group 865-2238 Residents of Hudson Bay & area Dr. Ricky Ilunga Dr. Taiwo O. Adetowubo

Nurse Practitioners Hudson Bay - Shelly Cal: 865-5635

Nipawin - Kristen Schlechte: 862-4326 Kelvington - Denise Geck: 327-4661

Melfort Family Physicians Group Dr. Eben Strydom 752-3375 (New prenatal/Obstetrical only) Dr. Tamzyn Levendall 752-4595 (New prenatal/Obstetrical only) Dr. Robert Steffen 752-5222(New prenatal/Obstetrical only) Dr. Michael Stoll 752-4493(New prenatal/Obstetrical only) Dr. Adewole Omolambe 752-4900(New prenatal/Obstetrical only) Dr. Jennifer Begin 752-2818 (New prenatal/Obstetrical

only) Nirvana Clinic Dr. Pierre Hanekom 752-3253 (New prenatal/Obstetrical only) Residents of Melfort & area only Dr. Adewole Omolambe Dr. Danielle Desjardins (Naicam as

well)

VOLUNTEERING BUILDS

COMMUNITIES: When you

volunteer, you improve the life of your own community, by strengthening community ties. Feeling connected to your com-munity can also play a key role in how healthy you feel.

There are two ways of spreading light - to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

-Edith Wharton, Vesalius in Zante

Did you know? 12.7 million volunteers contribute close to 2 billion hours annually. Imagine what your community would look like if without their contribution. Volunteers help improve quality of life for others, but giving back also comes with it’s own remarkable benefits for volunteers as well!

5 amazing reasons why you should start volunteering today:

1. It opens your eyes to new possibilities. Your eureka moment could be just a volunteer opportunity away! Successful volunteering relies on large networks of dedi-cated and open-minded people– and where there are people, you’ll find information, resources, and opportunity! So if you’re looking to broaden your horizons and open yourself up to new and exciting prospects, make volunteering part of your life exploration.

2. It’s a chance to try something you’ve never done before. Trying new things, meeting new and interesting people, going to new places- many times volunteering is the starting point of new life experiences. And when it’s free, giving back is one of the most accessible ways to start a new chapter in your life story today!

3. It’s your opportunity to leave your mark on the world and make a difference. Contrary to popular belief, one person can make a difference—and every time you volunteer your time you make a state-ment about what you believe in. Sharing your passion with the world has the ability to impact your community in big and small ways—most importantly opening up the opportunity to inspire others to do the same.

4. It’s a safe and strategic way to test new career paths and strengthen skills. Unsure if you want to pursue a new career? Interested in refining old skills and/or ac-quiring new ones? Volunteering is a popular and successful way to experiment and learn no matter what your age or ability. The best part? As you volunteer, you are also helping organizations and communities benefit at the same time!

5. It’s a fun way to save money – volunteering is less expensive than most recrea-tional/entertainment activities, but it’s just as fun and, as an added bonus, also ful-filling! Giving back is a great way to have fun in your community while making life-long friends at the same time!

We are looking for volunteer drivers to provide transportation to clients, patients and residents to medical appoint-ments throughout the Kelsey Trail Health Region. If you are interested in giving a little of your time each month, please let us know! For more information contact Jessica Kwochka.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.

-Sherry Anderson

5 Remarkable Reasons to Volunteer Source: Jennifer Gawor

www.getinvolved.ca

For comments or questions please contact:

Jessica Kwochka Human Resources Department

Phone: 306-752-7562

Fax: 306-752-2276 Email: jkwochka@kthr.sk.ca

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Privacy & Confidentiality Privacy & Confidentiality Privacy & Confidentiality

The principle of confidentiality is fundamental to the delivery of health care within our region. All Kelsey Trail Health Region volunteers are held to the same standard as employees when it comes to privacy and confidentiality. This means keeping all information (health issues and services, name, contact information, etc.) about clients private. Every volunteer and employee of KTHR has a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to protect the privacy of patients, residents, and clients that receive health care services, as well as the operations of the health region, by maintaining the strictest of confidentiality.

“Confidentiality is a virtue of the loyal, as loyalty is the virtue of faithfulness” - Edward Louis Cole

Guidelines of Confidentiality:

Conduct—All matters relating to the operation of the Kelsey Trail Health Region and the care provided to patients, residents and clients shall be treated with the utmost confidence. Information shall not be discussed with or made known to persons outside of the agency except to the extent that such communication is necessary to further the care and treatment of a patient, resident, client, or is approved by the Health Authority. Public Comment—Employees of the Kelsey Trail Health Region shall not respond to inquiries or make public comment on confi-dential matters as identified above. Criticisms/Suggestions—Criticisms of the Kelsey Trail Health Region, policy, procedures, physical plant, equipment, staffing, care, administration, deliberations of the board shall be brought forward in an appropriate manner recognizing the formal lines of communication and authority so as not to detract from the proper, normal and efficient operation of the organization. Sug-gestions are welcomed recognizing the formal lines of communication and authority. Internal Resolution of Problems—All problems or perceived problems relating to patient, resident, client care, standards of care, equipment, employment policy, medical staff and privileges, administrative practices and other matters effecting the in-ternal operation of the organization shall be dealt with following the formal lines of communication and authority as listed be-low. In no case shall confidential matters be discussed with the press, the electronic media or in any other manner that would take the issue into the public forum prior to exhausting all other avenues. Lines of communication: 1) Bring to the attention of the immediate supervisor. 2) If this is a Collective Agreement issue follow the grievance procedure. 3) If unresolved, bring the issue to the attention of the next level of management. Oath of Confidentiality: All employees will be required to sign an oath of confidentiality as a condition of employment. Source: Kelsey Trail Health Region—Human Resources Policy 5-030

Examples:

Identity of, observations made about, and conversations with patients, residents of clients

Medical staff changes, privileges and information

Occurrence of accident, death or injury of patient, resident or client

Any occurrence of a different or confrontational nature between visitors, patients, residents, staff, medical staff and public

Diagnosis, tests, or treatment of patients, residents or clients