We apologize for any disruptions while we go through this change over.

 
CCSA AGM Details:

Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 1000 – 1400 hrs
Place: CCSA office, 110, 6325 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB.
Agenda: 1000 – *Safety Leadership presentation
 1100 – Open house (food will be provided)
1300 – AGM business

Registration to attend the AGM must be received by the CCSA by April 4, 2014. 

*There will be a presentation for organizational leaders on the CCSA Safety Leadership program that has just been made available to our membership.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what other leaders are doing and how you too can make a big impact on the safety performance at your organization.

Please click here to complete the CCSA 2014 AGM Registration form.

Nominations

CCSA Board of Directors positions open for election:

• (1) Chairperson
• (2) Long Term Care Directors
• (1) Seniors’ Supportive Living Director

Nomination forms for these positions must be submitted to the CCSA by April 9, 2013. 

Click here to access the Nomination form. 

Click here to access the Proxy Vote Authorization form if required.

Bylaws

There are proposed bylaw amendments to be voted on at the 2014 AGM.  
Click here to view the proposed amendments.

In accordance with CCSA bylaw Article 6; 

Section 4.2 – In order to be eligible for election / appointment to the Board, interested individuals shall forward to the nominating committee in advance of the Annual General Meeting.

• A nomination form signed by two Members of the Association

Section 4.3 - No nominations will be accepted from the floor during any Annual General Meeting. 

For additional information regarding the AGM and Board of Directors positions, please contact the CCSA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2013

Alberta... The Continuing Care Safety Association (CCSA) has been successful in obtaining $750,000 in grant funding from the Government of Alberta to continue with the development and implementation of the CCSA Injury Reduction Program (IRP) for the 2014 fiscal year.

“Given the cutbacks and restricted funding opportunities currently, we are extremely pleased to have again received this funding.” said CCSA Executive Director Darryl Kutschinski. “It speaks to the value of the IRP program and reinforces that we have the support of government to continue with a program that has shown itself to be successful in reducing injuries in the workplace.”

Since its inception in 2010, the IRP has been implemented at 90 facilities across Alberta and approximately 8500 staff members have been trained in everything from Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention to Occupational Health & Safety Committee training.  Previous year’s participants have experienced an average decrease of 64% in lost time claims and an average decrease of 73% in disabling injury rates.

Qualitatively, testimony from staff - front-line to management - has been overwhelmingly positive about the education they have received.  Staff has also expressed appreciation that their employers are investing in their safety.

“We would definitely recommend the program to other facilities. It is a good program and very cost effective. Employee awareness and          their buy in to the program has been remarkable. We have had a couple of employees come forth very excited about becoming in   house trainers.” LTC Manager

            “I am much more concerned about my back and body placement while performing my regular duties; even the things I do at home!     Can’t wait for more!” SSL administrative staff

“We look forward to reaching out to more of our membership for the 2014 IRP implementation,” says Darryl Kutschinski, ”We are excited to work with more of our members in the upcoming year. We know this program works and we want to see more improvements made in the industry and more of our workers get home to their loved ones safely.”

The CCSA continues to work to increase the profile of effective occupational health and safety programs. 
Click here for more information about the IRP or contact us directly.

See what's been happening at Capital Care in the latest edition of People & Progress newsletter.

Newsletter

The Board of Directors of The Good Samaritan Society are pleased to announce that they have completed the search for the new President and CEO. On June 1, 2013, Shawn Terlson will be joining The Society as the new leader of the organization.

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Members of the CCSA were in attendance at the Partnership in Injury Reduction (PIR) luncheon in Edmonton May 1, 2013, to recognize the successes of Alberta employers in their efforts to provide safe workplaces for employees through the PIR program. The total PIR refund for 2012 is forecasted to be $87 million. Great job Alberta!

Opening remarks were made by Dieter Brunsch, Vice President, Customer Service and Risk Management of Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board. He then introduced guest speakers, Frank Oberle, Associate Minister of Alberta Human Services and Guy Kerr, President and CEO of Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board. Following this and a wonderful lunch, presentations were made to 2012 PIR refund recipients including one of our own members, Capital Care Group. Anne Forge and Aileen Belke were on hand to receive their certificate and check. Congratulations Capital Care!

CCSA PIR participating members will be receiving an overall refund of $1,957,312, an increase of $636,730 from 2011. As a certifying partner, our members on average return, rank third in Alberta as having the highest refunds. Excellent work and congratulations! 

If you would like more information on the PIR program, please visit the CCSA PIR webpage, or contact us.

Registration to attend the AGM is now open.  

Please click here to complete the CCSA 2013 AGM Registration form.

CCSA 2013 AGM will be a business AGM only this year; no presenters.

CCSA Board of Directors positions open for election:

• Public Sector - Long Term Care
• Voluntary Sector - Long Term Care
• Employee Representative - Seniors' Supportive Living

Nomination forms for these positions must be submitted to the CCSA by April 10, 2013. 

Click here to access the Nomination form. 

Click here to access the Proxy Vote Authorization form if required.

Click here to view the proposed bylaw amendments to be voted on at the 2013 CCSA AGM.

In accordance with CCSA bylaw Article 6; 

Section 4.2 – In order to be eligible for election / appointment to the Board, interested individuals shall forward to the nominating committee in advance of the Annual General Meeting.

• A nomination form signed by two Members of the Association

Section 4.3 - No nominations will be accepted from the floor during any Annual General Meeting. 

For additional information regarding the AGM and Board of Directors positions, please contact the CCSA.

Congratulations to CCSA members Bethany Care Society, CapitalCare Group and Carewest for all being recognized as Alberta's Top Employers!

Alberta's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

This year's winners were also announced in a special feature published by the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal on February 6, 2013.  You can access this document by visiting the Alberta's Top Employers website.

Congratulations CapitalCare on your upcoming 50th Birthday!!

CapitalCare is the largest publicly-owned continuing care organization in Canada, with over 2,700 staff providing long-term care and services to over 1,400 residents and nearly 300 clients through residential centres and day programs.

On April 1, 2013, all 15 CapitalCare sites in Edmonton and Sherwood Park will be hosting a party for residents. Families, staff, retirees, volunteers and neighbours are invited.

Find out more in the CapitalCare People and Progress newsletter here.

In 1985, The United Nations selected December 5th as International Volunteer Day. Organizations in countries around the world were invited to participate and recognize the tireless work of their volunteers and the contributions they have made in their communities. This tradition continues today!

Our theme at Bethany this year is "Be a northern light". We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers who brighten the lives of Bethany Care Society residents, tenants, clients and employees. 

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