Regardless of age - geriatric or young adult, all residents are provided with holistic care.  Care plans are used to address individual needs and goals.  An interdisciplinary team approach is used to meet social, spiritual, physical, emotional and cultural needs.  Using resident-centred care, our team works toward the goals of restoration, maintenance, rehabilitation, prevention and supportive care.  All care is carried out maintaining privacy and dignity for each resident.  Our nursing department staff values continued education to maintain and update skills in order to meet and exceed requirements of an ever-changing health care system.

Partners in Care

- Community Partnerships

Extendicare Sunset is an integral member of the surrounding community it serves.  Partnerships have developed with community groups that further assist in addressing and meeting the holistic needs of residents. For example, the Cosmo Activity Centre provides a work environment for the mentally challenged, Paul Schwann Fitness and Lifestyle Centre provides Rehabilitation Services as needed, and the Saskatchewan Association for Rehabilitation of Brain Injuries (S.A.R.B.I.) is also available to residents needing this expertise. Out-patient services such as Mental Health, Physical and Occupational Therapies also can be accessed. 

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- Dentistry
 

Dental Hygienist	Arrangements are made for a dental hygienist to visit the facility if the resident cannot attend the office.
Dentist	Appointments are arranged for residents with the dentist or clinic of their choice in the community.
Denturist	Denturist services are accessed through individual appointments to outside denturists of choice. These appointments are made by families or caregivers. Nursing department staff will assist residents with appointments as needed. Costs for these services are borne by the resident/family caregiver.

The resident is responsible for the fee for dental service.

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- Educational Partnerships

We provide workplace experience for secondary-education students pursuing careers in health and health related fields.  Examples of programs we have been able to accommodate are Certified Special Care Aid (SCA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN, Medical Office Assistant and Social Work programs through educational centres and agencies as the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (S.I.A.S.T.), Lakeland College, Lloydminister, University of Regina and Heartbeat Training.

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- Educational Resources

Numerous organizations with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region have resources available to Extendicare Sunset i.e. Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations, Saskatchewan Labour (Occupational Health & Safety) and Nursing Associations, to name a few.  In addition, linkages with the other health facilities, particularly other Extendicare facilities in the area are open to sharing resources.  The University of Regina offer educational programs that are available to staff.  Educational resources and specific educational programs are also offered through various companies contracted by Extendicare.  These resources are utilized by Extendicare Sunset to ensure ongoing knowledge and skill development of staff.  Residents and families can therefore, rely on well-informed and skilled staff to effectively address the needs of their loved ones.

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- Foot Care Services

If required, community-based, certified foot care nurses are available to provide in-house personal foot care.  Referrals are made as required to community podiatrists and chiropodist clinics. Residents are responsible for applicable fees.

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- Optometry

Residents may continue to visit their own optometrist. If a resident does not have an optometrist, arrangements will be made for examination and treatment as required.  In all cases of outside appointments, families are requested to take part in arrangements and transportation as able.

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- Pharmaceutical Services

We retain the contracted services of a pharmacy.  All medications, including “across-the-counter” medications are ordered by the attending physician and administered by qualified nursing personnel.  Medications are secured at the nursing station.

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- Physicians

We have implemented a “Coordinated Physician Partnership”.  That is, services will be provided by a group of physicians who represent various clinics in Regina.  These physicians have a particular interest in geriatrics, visit the facility regularly, and have admitting privileges to acute care hospital(s).  Residents and caregivers are requested to make a selection from these physicians.  There is also the option of changing to a different physician at a later date. 

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- Respiratory Care

Regina Homecare provides respiratory assessments as required.  All equipment is provided by a contracted agency.  Saskatchewan Association for Independent Living (S.A.I.L). will provide coverage for those residents who qualify.

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- Specialists

Specialist services are acquired through the attending physician’s referral.  For example, residents requiring the services of a cardiologist would be referred by their doctor.

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- System Wide Admission and Discharge Department (SWADD)

 Extendicare Sunset is an affiliate of the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Authority.  All admissions to the facility have previously been assessed via the System Wide Admission and Discharge Department.  This process involves assessments followed by presentation to the Placement Assessment Committee for determination of the appropriate facility according to the candidates’ health care needs.

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Resident Programs

- Rehabilitation / Restorative Care

Residents are encouraged and supported to strive for optimum independence.  Through consultation with outside physiotherapy and occupational therapists, a variety of services are provided.  Specific rehabilitation objectives are met by incorporating into activities of daily living (ADL).  Other programs offered through rehabilitation include:  addressing special equipment needs, walking, range of motion and exercise (both group and individual), according to resident needs and capabilities.

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