Get Ready to Build

This practical and timely new series is for long-term care leaders who are considering or just getting started on a capital project. Hear from two Ontario colleagues who have first-hand experience in a major redevelopment project, as well as a group of experts who will provide a step-by-step guide to the capital development process. You'll also learn how to build a home that is safe and accessible for people with dementia.
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Summary

  • Hear One Home's Story

    Leaders from Lakeview Gardens share the highs and lows of their redevelopment journey and provide practical, helpful insights for those contemplating or embarking on a similar project.

  • Project Execution Strategy

    Get practical guidance on how to define and articulate your vision, communicate clear project objectives, establish realistic cost estimates and timelines, and how to manage and mitigate risk.

  • Dementia-Friendly Finishes

    Understand how your your choice of finishes — from flooring and walls to colours and patterns — can positively or negatively impact the lives of residents with dementia.

What You'll Learn

This course was presented live online in June 2023. It includes 4.5 hours of on-demand learning.

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    • A Message from Learning Hub Sponsor GoEasyCare

    • Learn From Us: One Home's Redevelopment Journey (1h 40m)

    • Essential Steps in Project Planning and Delivery (1h 10m)

    • Details Matter: Dementia-Friendly Finishes (1h 30m)

    • Getting It Right: LTC Capital Re/Development Feedback

Investment

AdvantAge Ontario Members enjoy generous discounts on all courses and webinars. Visit advantageontario.ca to learn more about membership today!

Instructors

Andrew Rodrigues

Seniors and LTC Advisor, Colliers Project Leaders

Since joining Colliers Project Leaders in 2017, Andrew has worked on numerous long-term care redevelopment projects including Bruyère Comples & Continuing Care and the Prescott-Russell Residence. He has a passion for healthcare which he combines with is engineering knowledge, project management and advisory services expertise to deliver LTC mandates.

Jennifer Cornell

Director of Long Term Care, Corporation of the County of Grey

Jennifer is responsible for three long-term care communities: Lee Manor in Owen Sound, Grey Gables in Markdale, and Rockwood Terrace in Durham. She is a respected long term care and health system leader with over twenty years of progressively senior leadership roles. Jennifer is a transformational leader focused on quality care and service initiatives, team development and growth.

Susan Drew

Market Segment Manager, Altro Americas

A graduate of the University of Alberta’s School of Business with almost 20 years’ experience in the flooring and walling industry, Susan understands the importance of human-centered design and product development. In the past seven years, she has collaborated with the A&D community and end user groups across North America accumulating insight to the unique challenges of Healthcare Design, especially as it relates to behavioural mental health and senior care environments.

Mary Connell

Principal Consultant, Mary Connell Consulting

After a long and varied career in health care, Mary is currently the Dementia Advisor and Project Manager for the Butterfly Model of Dementia Care in the Region of Peel. This was the first full Butterfly Home implementation in Ontario, and she is thrilled to be on the leading edge of this revolutionary change for people living with dementia and their families. As a caregiver of a parent with dementia, this change is particularly meaningful for her.

Jayne Grills

Director, Colliers Project Leaders

Jayne Grills brings over 17 years of project management experience, with a specialization in healthcare, including small and large hospitals, community health centres, mental health & additions projects. She has extensive expertise in leading all aspects of new construction and renovation projects and major capital initiatives, from commencement to project close-out.

Helena Ventrella

Interior Designer, Helena Ventrella Design Limited

Erin Nisbet

Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders

Erin Nisbet brings over 10 years of experience in construction project management and project planning within a variety of unique settings including private residential, university research spaces and acute care hospitals. She also brings the ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships that are essential to successful project facilitation and completion.

Barbara Michalik

Executive Director of Academic, Community Partnerships and Programming, The Rekai Centres

Barbara Michalik is a graduate of the Social Service Worker - Gerontology program at Seneca College, with a Bachelor of Arts-Sociology Degree from York University. In addition to her work at the Rekai Centres, is also a part-time Faculty Advisor in the Social Service Worker Gerontology Program at George Brown College, and continues to lecture at various academic affiliates. She chairs numerous committees and is has been responsible for significant innovations at the Rekai Centres which have been recognized across Canada.

Brian Taylor

Manager, Environmental Services, Lakeridge Gardens

Brian Taylor, Manager of Environmental Services, is well known throughout the LTC industry. He has over 30 years in managerial experience leading teams as well as mentoring countless people. Brian came to Lakeridge Gardens bringing his advanced knowledge of LTC as well as inspiring staff to always do more and be resident focussed. Brian jumped at the opportunity to work at Lakeridge Gardens, a state-of-the-art facility, and plays an active role in team building, secure home as well as Emergency Preparedness.  

Lisa McVety

Administrator/Director of Operations, Lakeridge Gardens

Lisa McVety is a 37 year employee of Lakeridge Health. A life-long learner, Lisa has enjoyed many roles within the corporation, leading to her present job as Director of Operations, Administrator. Lisa has played a vital role within Lakeridge Gardens from concept to completion. The 14 months were challenged with supply issues, severe weather as well as COVID. Lisa’s passion for healthcare and healthy aging inspires her team, families and residents to be engaged and involved in the delivery of quality care.