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Support Staff Appreciation Day was a hit!

This is a reminder for all staff that the Canada Day BBQ and Car Show happening on Friday, June 27, is a resident event for residents and their families. This event is not intended for staff and staff will not be served lunch.

But don’t worry, there is a staff barbecue on the schedule for this summer.

The staff summer barbecue is our Back to the 80s BBQ happening on Thursday, August 21. This event will include great food, great costumes and decorations, maybe even a prize and all staff are enthusiastically invited to attend. Mark your calendars now and more details will be available closer to the event.

In Summary:

To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: June 23, 2025
Re: Long weekend Announcement Regarding Sick Calls

Dear Team,

In the past, we have noticed a pattern of increased sick calls over the long weekend, followed by staff working on the statutory holiday the next day. All staff scheduled to work during the long weekend are expected to report to their shifts as usual.

Due to this recurring pattern, we will require proof of illness/doctor’s note as per the Collective Agreement from anyone who calls in sick on June 30. Additionally, if you call in sick on June 30 and then come to work on the statutory holiday July 1,  an investigation will be initiated by your Manager with a Shop Steward and a doctor’s note is mandatory. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action and a risk of no sick time pay.

We appreciate your understanding and dedication to our residents’ care. Adhering to these guidelines will help ensure smooth operations throughout the long weekend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your department manager.

Sincerely,

Jessy Manhas
Manager of People & Culture
604-851-1346

We’re excited to announce that Menno Place is transitioning to a new Quality and Risk Management (QRM) System within Surge Learning!

📅 Training Opportunities

To make sure everyone is comfortable using the new system, we’re offering a variety of training options starting with in-person training.

In-person training runs from June 23^rd to July 4^th

All staff
Hospital Chapel : June 23^rd    10: 30AM & 3:30 PM
Learning Center :  June 26^th 10:30 AM & 3:30 PM

Sessions on Units
June 25^th, June 27^th, July 3^rd & 4^th (details will be sent soon)

In addition there will be:

• An online Surge Learning course
• A Quick-Reference Sheet for team huddles
• A “How To” video (coming soon)

Why are we moving to a new system?

This new online system will replace our current paper-based incident and hazard reporting, making the process:

✅ Fully paperless
✅ Easier to use
✅ More efficient to track and manage

🖥️ What’s Changing?

🔹 Paper incident and hazard forms will be replaced by an online system in Surge Learning
🔹 Reports can be submitted, tracked, and followed up on digitally
🔹 All staff will be trained before the official launch

📌  What’s Next?

This is just the first phase of the rollout. The official go-live date and final instructions will be shared in July.