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The report begins includes a brief look at background information on PINT and on the accreditation process. How the CMHO accreditation process operates, and the advantages PINT will gain by becoming accredited are also discussed. These include standards relating to program evaluation, treatment, termination, prevention, formal research, quality assurance, accountability and clinical records.

This study aims to introduce suggestions for an evaluation framework that would aid PINT not only in becoming accredited, but that would also benefit the staff at PINT by providing them with information that they could use to better their services. Recommendations based on literature reviews, case studies, and staff interactions include: to write policy relating to evaluation for every program/area; to have one staff member in charge of quality assurance; mandatory audits of clinical records files; that future planning should include client feedback such as client satisfaction questionnaires; recording client satisfaction results in a database to be used for quality assurance data; using focus groups to gather feedback; and that PINT should begin the process of setting their standards and goals, and developing indicators to measure these goals.]]> Host contact: Cox, Marg]]> Department: International Development Studies]]> Host contact: Cox, Rick]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Waste Management
Environmental Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Douglas, Cameron]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Report provides comprehensive information on what affects air quality and compares different measures of air quality in various parts of Ontario.

]]> Within the stated definition of bioregionalism, the paper concentrates on the aspects of food production and the capabilities of the land to support agriculture within the Provisional County of Haliburton. Coming out of the author's conversations with farmers Dwayne Wruth and Godfry Tyler, the historical roots of agriculture under the Province of Canada's Free Land Grant policy are explored leading up to present-day mixed farming in the area. The landscape of the Highlands with the predominance of the Precambrian Shield, abundant waterways, and rocky nature is presented as the backdrop to the evolution of agriculture in the area. Conditions leading to changes in farming and the general decline in the area are outlined. The report concludes with suggestions for further research on the topic.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Gerontology
Human Geography
Canadian Studies]]> Host contact: Reid, Heather]]> Department: Canadian Studies]]> Natural Resources
Physical Geography ]]> Malcolm Morris]]> Host contact: Morris, Malcolm]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Summary of the Aging Well Surveys in Haliburton County

]]> Host contact: Reid, Heather]]> Departments: Mathematics and Nursing]]> Proposes a demonstration project to divert vehicles from the scrap yards to those in need of transportation in the County, by establishing a business to repair vehicles for sale at close to cost, to those needing transportation and able to insure and maintain the vehicle.

]]> The article looks at how to move from identifying the social determinants of health to implementing them into public policy. It discusses why the social determinants of health are important and what governments can do. It also examines national policies in other countries that support the social determinants of health. Article from Policy Options, pp 35-40

]]> This journal article discusses the growing body of research on the impact of the social determinants of health, but the lack of public policy. The article looks at why the social determinants of health are important and how governments can take action on them. It also examines national policies that support the social determinants of health in other countries.

]]> Active transportation (AT) is a mode of transportation that is propelled by human power and does not include motorized vehicles.

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Similarly those that demand ownership of the land and deny access to other humans are not contributing to the complex interactions that are formed with these natural landscapes. This issue is examined through case studies and examples.]]> Host contact: Maher, Terry]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Balle, Angela]]> Department: Geography]]> Compost
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The waste management plan objectives and concerns were first identified through consultation with Abbey Gardens. The research shows that the top two most utilized landfills in each municipality are close to reaching maximum capacity in the upcoming years, therefore the need for Abbey Gardens is apparent. Based on the types of organic materials most readily available in Haliburton County three different composting systems are suggested. The systems suggested for Abbey Gardens are windrow composting, aerated static piles, and/or the Rocket.

The significance of these results also identifies information gaps and a set of future recommendations of research and projects will be presented to allow for the support and development of Abbey Gardens in the upcoming years. This paper should be utilized as a starting point to develop a sound composting system in the rural Haliburton County.
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This paper describes the concepts of land stewardship and landowner contact programs before outlining the structure, terms of reference, objectives, and programs of the Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council. Issues of public perception, future direction possibilities, and the relationship with the Ministry of Natural Resources are presented.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>