A brand new 26-bed transitional care unit in the North End is now open at Holy Family Home.
Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara said in a news release. “This new unit will provide high-quality, appropriate level of care to seniors who have left the hospital and are awaiting admission into a personal care home.”
Dating back to August 2024, Asagwara is committed to add more transitional beds. “In August 2024, our government committed to adding 68 transitional care beds to facilities across the province to help reduce wait times in emergency departments and ease access block within hospitals, and we are thrilled to be able to partner with Holy Family to surpass this commitment. Instead of cutting beds like the previous government, we are building capacity across the system.”
An outdated ward at Holy Family Home was renovated following a $1.9 million in capital funding from the Manitoba government.
Creating a safe and welcoming unit while supporting improved care was the goal. "Holy Family Home is proud to be able to extend the expertise we have built in both generalized and specialized personal care home services to this new interim care unit, and be a part of improving timely access to care and services for those waiting for long-term care,” said Angela Peeler, chief executive officer, Holy Family Home in a news release.
Some key enhancements include the following:
- Renovated washrooms with new flooring and modern fixtures to enhance safety and accessibility.
- Installation of a new resident shower and tub room, designed to improve privacy and accessibility.
- Upgraded wall protection including new guardrails for resident safety.
- Construction of a new nursing station to support staff workflow and efficiency.
- Installation of new security cameras, access control and nurse call systems for enhanced safety and oversight.
- New beds and resident furniture, designed for comfort and functionality.
- Renovations to the resident lounge and kitchen, offering communal and recreational spaces.
- New sprinkler systems improving fire safety and code compliance.
In the last 13 months, since May 2024, the Manitoba government has opened 82 transitional care unit beds.