Several political actors from the Outaouais region came together to announce the construction of the new establishment with a capacity of 100 beds in the MRC of the Gatineau Valley.
The new seniors’ home will welcome residents of the CHSLD from Maniwaki. We also plan to consolidate the 14 hospital beds and add 17 new places to meet the needs identified by the clientele projection.
The project also includes a day center to accommodate 15 to 20 people
we learn in a press release.
Seniors’ homes have completely different concepts from what you see in CHSLD
supports the Deputy President and CEO of the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS), France Dumont.
Local services and the human nature of the project are put forward. Residents will, for example, be able to customize their meals. They will also have access to their kitchen at all times.
” We want to be able to live as we would at home, after all. That’s what makes all the difference. »
I was beginning to look forward to the project starting
, launches Robert Bussière, the MP for Gatineau. The latter was very relieved to announce the construction of a new residence for seniors in the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau.
The Maniwaki seniors’ home will have eight buildings with a dozen rooms. Its construction should start soon.
All rooms will be equipped with adapted and spacious bathrooms, adds Mr. Bussière. The project is valued at over $100 million.
The exterior will be landscaped and accessible to allow residents to remain active. The deputy thus hopes to prolong the life of the residents.
” It will contribute to a better quality of life for these people. »
One of the houses is to house First Nations people. We thought of everyone and I think we will be an example for the rest of Quebec
emphasizes Mr. Bussière.
Francine Fortin, the mayor of Maniwaki, was feverish shortly after the announcement. It will give a boost to our citizens and residents who have been displaced again this year
she explains.
Ms. Fortin is delighted with the work that has been accomplished in recent years with the government and the project partners.
The new seniors’ house will allow residents to stay in their homes during the spring flood. In recent years, and most recently in May, they had been evacuated due to rising waters.
The mayoress of Grand-Remous and deputy prefect confirms that it is a very good news for the region
. We’ve been waiting for it for a long time
she adds.
Remnants of the pandemic
Benoit Major, Director of Senior Autonomy Support at CISSS de l’Outaouais, mentions that at least thirty positions for beneficiary attendants, nursing assistants and nurses will be created.
Steps have already been taken to train people in anticipation of the new needs that we will have
he continues.
Among the development plans, there are legacies of the pandemic. The infrastructures have been designed to limit the spread of disease, explains Mr. Major.
The format of the future establishment provides for a dozen residents per building.
” Promiscuity between residents will be much less. When we think of the CHSLD Lionel-Émond in Hull, these are floors of 50 residents. We are talking about 12 here. »
All residents will have single rooms
, also argues Mr. Major. The premises, corridors, rooms and common areas have been designed to provide larger spaces for residents.
With information from Christian Milette
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