Quality and Security

Quality improvement plan and resident safety indicators

What is a quality improvement plan?

The Quality Improvement Plan is one of the tools that reflects our commitment to ensure the improvement of the quality and safety of care, in compliance with the Act and the regulations relating thereto.

Resident Safety Indicators

The Prescott and Russell Residence consistently improves the quality of care and services, while ensuring the safety of the residents. We inform the public with information regarding resident's safety as part of our quality improvement program.

Diseases related to Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)

C. difficile, is a bacterium that causes mild to severe diarrhea and intestinal disorders such as pseudo-membranous colitis (inflammation of the colon). It is the leading cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and long-term care facilities in Canada and other industrialized countries. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Bacteria related to Staphylococcus aureus (staphylococcus) (MRSA)

MRSA, is a type of bacterium that is commonly found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Some staphylococcal bacteria are easy to treat and others do not. Staphylococcus bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic methicillin are known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Bacteria related to Enterococci (VRE)

VRE, are bacteria that are normally present in the urinary tract and human intestines, and are also often found in the environment. Usually, these bacteria do not cause infection. However, when an infection occurs, it can usually be treated with antibiotics. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) are enterococcal strains that have become resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada