SCM PROJECT
FAQs
Welcome to our FAQ Section – your go-to resource for all things related to our plans for our stunning new building! We understand that you may have inquiries about various aspects of the structure, amenities, services, and more. Whether you’re a future resident, a curious visitor, or an enthusiast interested in the architectural marvel, this space is designed to address your queries and provide you with the information you seek.
faqs
Great ideas! Please submit further ideas to scmproject@micsgroup.com, as suggestions are always welcome and advise if you are willing to donate your time.
Our build will include the amenities required to accommodate dementia patients.
There will be an area designated for smoking. Location TBD.
We will ensure privacy are met and that resident rooms are cooled in the summer months.
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All corporate donations are recognized on our social media outlets and are published in our local newspaper. Donors are always invited to attend any event we host.
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We may consider adding a plaque at a later time.
All bids bids will be considered. There will be more information regarding tender bids as we move closer to construction.
The Ministry is expecting a high level of certainty in achieving our Fundraising targets. If they approve the AGH to construct the new home, ultimately the AGH Board is on the hook for the shortfall. If we cannot achieve a high level of certainty, we will not be able to build and the remaining donated funds will stay in reserves. Remaining will be defined as donations less expenses, such as architecture fees, etc.
The accommodation is set based on the type and age of the home and regulated by a formula set by the Ministry of LTC. The rates will increase, based on the new home, but need to be determined.
We can only qualify for a loan from Ontario Financing Authority which represents approximately 60% of the construction costs.
Only the Town of Cochrane has been approached. Their commitment has not been confirmed.
The amount of donations raised is to pay for the shortfall.
These costs are factored into the construction costs, under site servicing fees.
Yes they have.
Yes, still determining where this will be located.
The 96-bed model should be more financially efficient in terms of staffing, etc. The staffing shortages will be a challenge, but we are working on a new staffing model utilizing more PSWs and RPNs
The soil conditions was the major factor in the decision to move off site.
The hospital hasn’t been under supervision since 2013. One of the recommendations was to have a municipal representative from each town (Matheson, Iroquois Falls, and Cochrane) sit on the Board. The purpose of this representation was for the municipal member to report back to their respective council on Hospital affairs, etc. While this may have worked in the early years, the practice seemed to have diminished. Furthermore, many hospitals have adopted a “skills based” board as recommended by the Ontario Hospital Association. All other MICs Board members are elected using this skill set matrix and interviewed by the MICs Nominating committee before they are selected by the Board of Governors.
The municipal representative may be elected by their constituents, but they are appointed by council to sit on the MICs Board and therefore by-passing the nominating and selection process. Respecting the current municipal members, we had decided to make this change in the fall of 2026, after their terms, but have subsequently decided to hold off until more consultation has been done.
The Board has not voted on the by-law changes as it has been deferred. The process to amend the By-laws is to submit the amendment to the Ad-Hoc committee (Governance); vet the process at the Board level before seeking legal advice; then vote at the AGM.
You can view the skill set matrix used to determine the qualifications for the board applicant on our website here: https://www.micsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Fillable-Application-for-Board-Membership.pdf.
We have met with the Mayor to discuss the role of the Municipal Representative.
Each Board member represents their community. They are responsible for providing the necessary governance to ensure that hospitals offer the best patient care possible for their communities while functioning efficiently, effectively and economically. Any member of the public can provide their feedback to any Board member or ask questions on the MICS website, through surveys, drop box, etc. They can contact a board member, they can attend monthly board meetings and the AGM, etc.
A community information session is yet to be determined.
Yes, there is a commitment to work collaboratively. Please feel free to attend our open Board meetings.
Financial Analysis of new 96 Bed SCM Build | ||||||||
Construction Costs (net of savings) | $ 64,500,000 | |||||||
Capital Funding Program | $467,000 per bed | $ 44,880,000 | 35% upfront, 65% upon completion | |||||
Shortfall | $ 19,620,000 | |||||||
Our Share | $3.3M from the Town of Iroquois Falls | $ 3,300,000 | ||||||
$2M additional from a private donor | $ 2,000,000 | |||||||
$2.0M from the SCM Fund | 2,000,000 | (Donations to date including Caisse, etc.) | ||||||
$ 7,300,000 | ||||||||
Shortfall | $ 12,320,000 | |||||||
25 year loan from OFA | $ 13,000,000 | We do have a $15M Term Sheet with OFA. | ||||||
| $ 880,432 | Annual loan repayment | ||||||
We need to raise $880,432 per year to repay the loan over 25 years. | ||||||||
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comments
I attended the forum last evening. Very informative. Thank you for hosting this. We were encouraged to send feedback. One thing that I noticed in the picture of the proposed building plan, was a lack of attached hallways between the 3 resident wings. Was it done this way possibly to prevent resident wandering? My issue was with additional steps that will be required by staff, whether it be Housekeeping, Dietary, Nursing, Maintenance, or whomever. During a shift, if one of these individuals requires going from 1 hallway to another, they have to return to the main hallway on the South end, and then travel along this hallway until they get to the doorway for the wing they want. This floor plan could be an issue if there was a Code Blue, or other emergency that the worker needs assistance, and other staff cannot get there quickly. Another example with this proposed floor plan could be if there is a fire or maybe a Code Gray, where a horizontal evacuation is required. There could be congestion in that main hallway if you have First Responders going towards the situation, and staff and residents moving away from the situation. Additional hallways could easily have restricted access by using keypads or card-swipe capabilities. These doors would only be able to be opened by authorized individuals, and NOT residents or visitors. Just some thoughts. Again, thank you for the forum last evening.
Each room should have a ceiling lift as folks might be well when they move in but abilities deteriorate and moving to another room is unsettling and confusing for resident. The steps and ramps are a concern, would make it more difficult and unsafe for residents to move about and for wheelchairs to be pushed. Also moving stretchers would be a concern. Suggest sliding doors on the bathroom. Suggest desks in the rooms be portable as take up room and may not be used.
The overall presentation was well done and I believe fundraising will be much easier once the project is underway. In regards to ceiling lifts, I believe these should be in all rooms with at a minimum of the tracts installed during construction and lift apparatus purchased on an ongoing basis to have all rooms completed with lifts. Residents sometimes enter the facility not requiring a lift but conditions generally deteriorate and lifts are needed. As outlined in the presentation many folks will be familiar with their wing /pod based on the wall colour of area. Residents conditions will change and then moving to a room with a lift will increase confusion and be unsettling to the resident. Lifts also assist staff in the provision of care and staff safety. I also hope the proposed plan of having steps /ramp in the wings be reviewed as this seems to be an accident waiting to happen for residents. Ambulation is encouraged and folks will surely fall while navigating their way to the dining area physio or just out walking. Also pushing geriatric chairs or wheelchairs up and down ramps is not easily done on an ongoing basis. Anson has sliding doors on bathrooms which I think work well. I also think the proposed desks in the resident rooms should be portable so residents who do not use them can have them removed to allow more room for their specialized chairs etc. I was pleased to hear input from long-term care staff in all mics facilities will be accessed. Feel free to contact me if clarification is needed regarding comments.
No mixing of genders in semi private rooms unless a couple
No stairs or ramps!
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