Elements of care provided can include preventative, restorative, rehabilitative, supportive and palliative care, or any combination of these elements.

At Extendicare Moose Jaw, registered nursing professionals are onsite 24-hours a day. Accurate record keeping, as a component of our quality improvement activities, ensures that standards are met, reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis.

In keeping with our quality resident-centered care, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have the opportunity to live life to its fullest in a safe, supportive and caring environment. Our staff continue to promote resident independence by providing them with the assistance that they require and recognizing successes in efforts.

We value knowledge and skills and promote continuous education for team members, residents and their families. The knowledge and skills acquired by all are used to improve our standards of practice as we continue to strive to exceed resident needs.

Partners in Care
Extendicare Moose Jaw maintains well-established partnerships with individuals and groups from our community.  Each individual entering our home brings with him or her a unique cultural identity which contributes to our distinct community. 

Working hand-in-hand with various groups from our community, we are committed to offering programs tailored to the individual needs of residents. 

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- Physicians

As committed members of our interdisciplinary team, our physicians play an integral role in contributing to our philosophy of care and ensuring that residents' needs are met.  Residents of Extendicare Moose Jaw value the regular on-site visits and reviews of their medications and treatment plans.

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- Denturist

Recommendations from a community denturist are discussed with the resident and family, and together they decide the best course of action.

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- Dentistry

In-house dentistry consultations are available to all residents with the support of services of a dental hygienist and community dentist.

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- Specialists

In partnership with private practitioners throughout our community, residents of Extendicare Moose Jaw have access to specialized services such as cardiologists, urologists, and ophthalmologists.

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- Pharmaceutical Services

Our consultant pharmacist is an excellent complement to our home's professional health services. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, our pharmacist works with the nursing staff and the physicians to ensure that each resident's pharmaceutical needs are met and provides valuable feedback to ensure best practices are utilized.

The pharmacist attends team conferences to educate, explain and respond to resident and family questions and concerns.

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- Foot Care Services

If desired, the Victorian Order of Nurses can provide each resident with an in-house visit to perform personal nail and foot care as required. Residents enjoy the one-to-one interaction. A community-based chiropodist is also available.

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- Five Hills Health Region

Extendicare Moose Jaw and the Five Hills Health Region (FHHR) work together to assist individuals in the community to access long-term care services in a timely manner. The FHHR is the first point of entry for an individual requiring long-term care services. A strong working relationship is maintained with facility leaders to facilitate the admission process expertly. This partnership includes referrals to physiotherapy homecare services and placement services.

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- Educational Centres

As leaders in our community, we have developed ongoing and supportive working partnerships with local and distant educational facilities. These partnerships allow us to provide educational opportunities for students as well as future career opportunities. These partnerships also give our team members the opportunity to act as mentors and further develop their leadership skills.

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OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Extendicare Moose Jaw has developed partnerships with an extensive group of resources, both community and province wide. Although we cannot list them all, we acknowledge as partners in care and in keeping with our shared vision, our partnership with such agencies as the FHHR Community Mental Health, and the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Resident Programs

- Rehabilitation / Restorative Care

Extendicare Moose Jaw supports residents' independence and comfort through  the contract service of a licensed physiotherapist who selects appropriate equipment and develops exercise programs to be guided by nursing and recreation staff.

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- Social/Therapeutic Programs

Extendicare Moose Jaw offers a variety of programs for residents to attend, participate and enjoy. Programs are presented in the five holistic needs categories: intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical. Programs provide a balanced opportunity for residents based on their needs and interests. We encourage independence and resident choice in selecting daily programs. 

Outings to community events and venues are regularly organized throughout the year. Some of these include parades, supper outings, shopping, going to the park and lake.

Recreation staff provide and facilitate programs seven days a week, including evenings.  Families are encouraged to participate in programs with their loved one if desired and private areas are available for family gatherings. A barbeque is available for family events to create another treasured memory.

Our programs ensure that residents' unique needs and interests are acknowledged.  We offer opportunities to participate in pet therapy, shopping, church services, music programs, bingo, board games, cooking and baking, barbeques, outdoor walks,  and discussion groups.  This is only a small sample of our varied programs.

Innovation, variety, quality and support are methods that the recreation department uses in striving to exceed our residents' needs.

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