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Restraint Resource Guide launched on website
A Professional Resource Guide on the use of restraints has been officially launched on the Toronto ABI Network website. The guide provides valuable information on:
- Presentation from the Restrain Forums held on May 15, 2006 and January 17, 2008
- Resources, tips and tools for managing behaviours
- Protocols and guidelines for physical restraints including the Patient Restraints Minimization Act and the College of Nurses of Ontario, Practice Standards Restraints
The Network has hosted two workshops addressing the use of restraints - in May 2006 and January 2008. The recent January workshop entitled “Transforming Practice: The Restraint Dilemma” highlighted the changes and progress evident in clinical practice across organizations within the GTA. Feedback received by the 100 participants was overwhelmingly positive.
Visit the Restraint Resource Guide
Fourth Annual Mix and Mingle to support associations
The boards of directors, staff and volunteers of the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) wish to extend an invitation to the fourth annual Mix and Mingle to be held at Hart House on May 8, 2008.
In addition to supporting the work of BIST and OBIA, your attendence at this event will provide you with an opportunity to listen to live jazz music by the Trent Reschny Trio, peruse a silent auction and mix with your colleagues over hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
All proceeds from this event will support the activities of OBIA and BIST.
For more information, please see the Mix and Mingle event flyer and registration form.
Brain Injury Society of Toronto seeking board members
Would you like to be on Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Society of Toronto?
The Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) is a non-profit community organization formed in 2004 to represent the interests of persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury in the City of Toronto. BIST is working to serve the needs of a diverse community and require additions to the composition of their Board of Directors to reflect the diversity and breadth of the community.
The Board is responsible for all of the activities and governance of BIST, including fund-raising, financial management, strategic planning, community relations, and the programs and services offered to the community. There are three Executive positions on the Board (Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer) who are elected by the Board from among the serving Board Members.
Board members are asked to serve a three-year term. Directors meet monthly and usually sit on at least one subcommittee dealing with a specific aspect of the Society’s activities. Directors commit 5 to 10 hours per month to these activities.
The BIST Board invites applications from individuals who have knowledge, skills, expertise and passion in one or more of the following areas:
- Personal experience with ABI as a survivor or family member
- Financial management of a charity
- Community development and engagement
Anyone interested in learning more about this dynamic opportunity should contact BIST for an information package and application form:
Brain Injury Society of Toronto
email: info@bist.ca
phone: 416-830-1485
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