Ontario Northeast Region – Nov. 21st 2016 Minutes
Members Present:Mary Jane Beavis, Kara Braun, Bryan Bouchard, Doug Collins,Nicolas El-Kada,Brenda Haggett, Ann MacDonald, Heather Meyer, Vivian Stang
Regrets:Ken Gloade, James Graham, Gillan McLean, Jessie Stephenson, Catherine Tyndall
Welcome and call to orderDoug Collins
Began at 12:03 pm.
Motion to accept Ann as pro-tem secretary; seconded by Bryan Bouchard
ReflectionMary Jane Beavis
“Winter Reflection” by Joan Chittister
Adoption of the Agenda
Discussion / ActionTerms of reference for ONE and CASC Ontario to be discussed under New Business / Motion by Brenda to adopt; Seconded by Ann
General Consensus.
Approval of the minutes for meeting of Oct. 17th, 2016.
Discussion / Action-Date amended to Oct. 17th, 2016.
-Phyllis Weaver amended to Philip Weaver p.2
-Mis-spelling of ‘Advocacy’ corrected p. 4 / Motion byAnn to approve; Seconded byVivian
General Consensus.
Treasurer’s ReportMary Jane Beavis
Discussion / Action-Proposal not to change checking account to e-account. Fees do not justify switch. Funds can still be transferred electronically.
-An RBC credit card has been set up.
-Revenues and expenditures for AGM have not yet been finalized.
-Year end financial report must be sent to CASC National
-Checking Account = $8, 060.58
-GIC = $10, 524.13 / Motion by Mary Jane to have financial report approved as presented; Seconded by Ann.
General Consensus.
Old Business
- Angela Schmidt Reimbursement RequestDoug Collins
Discussion / Action
Request by Angela Schmidt for reimbursement for expenses incurred at ESC provincial retreat has been adjusted to $150 for each Nicolas El-Kada and Neil Elford; $125 for St. Catherine’s representative; $50 for Angela Schmidt.
Total = $475. / Motion by Mary Jane to approve reimbursement; Seconded by Brenda
General Consensus
- Scope of Practice-Two LettersKara Braun
Discussion / Action
-Letter to educate and promote chaplaincy when employers are downsizing or eliminating chaplaincy positions.
-Letter to describe general scope of practice. / Letters to be finalized
- Task Group on NetworkingDoug Collins
Discussion / Action
Networking has two essential purposes: To network with non-CASC chaplain groups in a more formal way; To extend fellowship to CASC members who are isolated. We each have a responsibility to reach out and establish linkages. These formal and informal alliances should be reported to Ann for inclusion in the regional report / Discussion to continue
- Nomenclature related to MAIDDoug Collins
Discussion / Action
The references to ‘active’ and ‘passive’ euthanasia need to be understood as “insider language” in an ethics-specific environment.
New Business
- Orientation to ONE CommitteeDoug Collins
Discussion / Action
Roles and responsibilities for new committee members are underway. Doug will circulate a copy of the Ontario Council Terms of Reference and the Strategic Plan for CASC Ontario from 2016 to 2020. The roles and responsibilities of ONE Coordinating Committee members were amended at the AGM and is included with the terms of reference.
Committee Reports
- Regional Education and Research Chair Heather Meyer
Discussion / Action
-Finding a location for next year’s Conference and AGM is a pressing concern. While location is optional, it is important to have meeting and accommodation facilities under one roof.
- National FoundationRegional Rep. Catherine Tyndall
Discussion / Action
No report at this time
- Promotion, Marketing and Advocacy Kara Braun
Discussion / Action
No report at this time
- Regional Admitting ChairNicolas El-Kada
Discussion / Action
-The annual professional practice meeting in Pickering on Oct. 20th & 21st struck a working group to develop a common curriculum for CASC educators. A coordinator will be hired to oversee this effort.
-Teaching supervisors have been designated “faculty,” and a proposal to reduce the three-tiered approach to faculty accreditationto two levels will be taken to the National AGM in April, 2017.
-The minutes from the Ontario Networking day will be circulated. / Motion by Nicolas to have report accepted as presented; Seconded by Kara
General Consensus
- Regional Professional Practice ChairVivian Stang
Discussion / Action
- A certification survey will be circulated by Cathy Edmisson
- A call for nominations for awards of excellence has been issued. There are 3 awards for research and 3 for practice. The awards are presented at the National Conference closing banquet. / Motion by Vivian to have report accepted as presented; Seconded by Ann.
General Consensus
- Ethics ChairBrenda Haggett.
Discussion / Action
-Appreciation expressed for feedback from the ethics module. / Motion by Brenda to have report accepted as presented; Seconded by Heather
General Consensus
- CASC Ontario Council RepresentativeVivian Stang
Discussion / Action
-The CASC ONE 2nd Annual Networking day was held on Friday, Oct. 28th. Martin Rovers’ presentation was well received. Unfortunately there were some technical problems. / Motion by Vivian to have report accepted as presented; Seconded by Ann.
General Consensus
Regional Updates
- KingstonGillian McLean
Discussion / Action
KINGSTON REGIONAL REPORT – WRITTEN SUBMISSION
KGH:
At KGH the implementation of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is underway.
This is giving rise to many conversations and some moral distress as the complexity of the matter becomes more evident. Spiritual Health Practitioners have been involved in some cases.
KGH has recently purchased two beautiful pine finger labyrinths from Beverly Chen in Ottawa.
The smaller 9-circuit Chartre labyrinth has a carrying case and will be used as a portable one on patient floors.
The 11-circuit Chartre labyrinth will be place in the Spiritual Centre for use.
HDH
Brian Klooster is now an RP
PROVIDENCE CARE - MHS and SMOL
Plans for moving to new hospital are ongoing (April 2017). There will be 3 sacred spaces in the hospital - a main worship Centre, a meditation room and an outdoor healing garden that includes a labyrinth.
- TimminsKen Gloade
Discussion / Action
No Report at this time
- OttawaAnn MacDonald
Discussion
FAITH-BASED LONG TERM CARE
-Fritz Clark reported that Faith-based Long Term Care homes in Ontario are continuing the work of developing a MAID Policy. They are using resources from the MOH (Ministry of Health) and the Association of Not-For Profit Homes. St. Patrick’s Home is currently in the draft phase of their policy, with consultations
-St. Patrick’s Home is in the process of developing an in-house Palliative Care program.
BRUYERE CONTINUING CARE
-Chaplain Heather Meyer will be retiring from Residence Saint-Louis in mid-December. Bruyere expects to post a .4 fte position before the end of the year.
THE OTTAWAHOSPITAL
-TheESCAT Guide, a 50 page booklet, is ready for printing. Kathryn Howe is working with the printing department atTOH to get this done. With the Guide complete, Spiritual Care Services plans to actively promoteESCAT in the new year. TheESCAT Guide will be offered for free. Coaching to help other hospitals set up their ownESCAT programwill be provided for a fee.
-A team of TOH chaplains will be presenting a 4 hour workshop onESCAT at the Association of Professional Chaplains in Houston, Texas next June.
-ESCATis beginning a new recruiting effort. Information sessions will be offered in the spring.ESCAT training will begin in the fall of 2017.
-TOHSpiritual Care services is working on a new brochure toillustrate the many ways that a hospital spiritual care provider canjourney with a person who is exploringthe possibility, and perhaps deciding to make useof Medical Assistance in Dying.
CHAPLAIN’S FELLOWSHIP
-The next meeting of the Chaplain’s Fellowship will be held at the Shepherds of Good Hope ‘Good Day Workshop’ in Feb. 2017. These bi-monthly gatherings provide fellowship to all chaplains, with a special focus on community chaplains, who typically work alone in their places of ministry.
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA
-Scott Purden, the Regional Director of Bridges of Canada is our new Correctional Services contact. Bridges of Canada was awarded the contract for all CSC Chaplaincy Services across Canada beginning April 2016. An effort was made to maintain all former chaplains, but going forward, Bridges of Canada will fill all new chaplaincy needs.
Action
Motion by Ann to have report accepted as presented; Seconded by Vivian
General Consensus
Adjournment –13:36
Motion by Heather to adjourn meeting; Seconded by Brenda.
General Consensus
Next meeting will be on December 19th. Please join by teleconference at
1-866-512-0904, Participant code 1647594
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