Victoria Street Manor County Council, November 5 th, 2014

“Everyone has the right to feel safe from fire wherever they live regardless of age, ability or special needs” Tadeusz (Ted) Wieclawek Fire Marshall of Ontario and Chief of Emergency Management

Vulnerable Occupancies 2 % of fires by property type #2 in deaths (residential is #1)

Responsible for the safety of the people who live work and visit at Victoria Street Manor

Office of Fire Marshall Staffing Levels in Care Occupancies, Care & Treatment Occupancies Factors that impact staffing -degree of assistance required -number of occupants -building construction and fire protection features to control the spread of the fire -level of staff training -other actions required by staff under the fire safety plan

First 10 to 12 minutes, most critical for taking action

Confining and controlling fire is important in any type of facility…. Added staff, based on recommendation of two consultants Supervisor on-site as much as possible Moved residents with mobility issues to the first floor Stopped admissions Educated staff on fire prevention strategies

Funding Model Sources of Funding  Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) $133,138  County of Essex $173,540  Other funding sources and other revenue $174,232

Cost Analysis  VSM – current - $154.48/day  Geared-to-income/rent subsidized apartment - $124/day  Comparable assisted living and/or long-term care $117/day  Mobile Wellness Program $86/day

FINANCIAL IMPACT On-going costs Staff - $300,000 plus Service contracts Training/education

FINANCIAL IMPACT One-time costs Sprinkler system – over $100,000 Mould remediation New roof Increased water pressure - across the street - $10,000 No fire pull station in the kitchen Other safety concerns? New elevator - $100,000 Moving residents – County can assist

RESIDENT TRANSITION PLAN CCAC to assess residents Residents and their families will have choices Working collaboratively with other stakeholders to support residents to move 10 Long Term Care Home beds in Amherstburg anticipate approval for admission in late December

HUMAN RESOURCES 11 unionized staff - 1 Supervisor Members of CUPE Honor the Collective Agreement Meeting Nov 6

RECOMMENDATIONS County Council approve discontinuing operations at VSM and direct Administration to proceed with the implementation of an action plan to wind up operations by January 31, 2015

Questions Victoria Street Manor