ShakeOut BC – Thurs October 19, 2023

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On Thursday, October 19 at 10:19am, Menno Place will be participating in the annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut.

This will be a 10 minute Code Orange Earthquake Drill.

A 2 min audio/video announcement will broadcast via the overhead PA system, desk speaker phones and live streamed on Ch59 (Home/Hospital MennoTV) and Ch10 (PG/TE/TW)

Instructions for Staff:

When you hear the Drill announcement (2min):

•  Drop, Cover and Hold On where ever you are.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s a desk or table nearby.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s NO table or desk nearby.

After the drill (5min):

• Sign Attendance sheet at the nearest nurse station or with the Leadership Observers in your area.

Debrief

•  Look around and think about what could fall or move in the event of an earthquake.
•  What utilities/services could fail?
•  What to do if you a caring for a resident?
•  Are you prepared? Your family? More resources can be found at The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

Instructions for Leadership Team:

Leadership Team will be assigned to various locations as Observers and document participation of staff. All documentation should be forwarded to David Janzen.

Resources:
For information about any of the Menno Place Code policies log into Surge Learning and search for “Code” in Courses Library.
Earthquake actions for Healthcare Providers and Patients
Earthquake actions for People with Disabilities

Summer Camp for Residents – Aug 24th

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Residents can join us for Summer Camp in the Menno Home courtyard Thurs, Aug 24 from 11:30 – 1:30. There will be shuttle service provided between the apartments and the courtyard and entertainment by Garth Johanessen.

Increased Water Restrictions in Abbotsford

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Due to prolonged dry weather the city of Abbotsford has raised the water restrictions to level 3. This will not cause any changes to resident care – showers, meals, and laundry remain the same – but residents and visitors will notice some changes to the campus grounds.

These changes include:

  • All fountains on campus have been turned off
  • Grass will not be watered and will go dormant and turn brown

It’s important that we all work together to follow the guidelines and help conserve water. What can you do to help?

For Residents:

  • Please let staff know right away if any of the taps in your apartment are dripping or leaking
  • You can still water plants on your balcony/patio using a watering can

For Staff and Families please remember to follow the city guidelines:

  • Lawn sprinkling is prohibited
  • All water features must be turned off
  • No washing cars or boats
  • No filling or refilling pools

The hanging baskets by the main doors of each building are on a drip system so they will not be affected by these changes. Thank you for working with us to be good neighbors. If you have any questions about water restrictions please contact Leonard Klassen – Leonard.Klassen@mennoplace.ca .

Masks Are No Longer Required!

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You could hear the cheering down the hallways of Menno Place today as Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that she has lifted the mask mandate for Long Term Care and Assisted Living effective immediately! You can read the BC Government announcement here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0039-000473

What Has Changed?

STAFF

  • Masks are no longer required to be worn by long-term care and assisted living staff
  • Staff masking scaled back to Point of Care Risk Assessment
  • Staff may choose to wear a mask if they wish – highly recommended during Enhanced Monitoring
  • No longer required to actively screen upon arrival at work
  • Potlucks celebrations are a GO (if not on Enhanced Monitoring) with safe infection control practices

VISITORS

  • Lifting of visitor proof of vaccination
  • Removal of visitor Rapid Point of Care Testing
  • Lifting of visitor universal masking requirements
  • Removal of screening practices for visitors
  • Visitors may visit more than one resident and in all common areas
  • No restrictions on gatherings indoors or outdoors
  • Visitors no longer have to be screened in Independent Living, Assisted Living or Long Term Care

What Has Not Changed?

STAFF

  • Hand hygiene practice essential
  • Masks use based on Point of Care Risk Assessment and standard precautions
  • Mandatory Immunization for staff
  • Staff to stay home if ill

VISITORS

  • Visitors to stay home if ill
  • Hand hygiene practice essential
  • Sign-in and Sign-out at each visit

Thank you to all staff for wearing your masks for all this time and working with us to keep our residents, families, visitors and staff safe!

Advance Care Planning Seminar

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Fall Immunization Clinic for Menno Apartments Residents

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Fall Immunization Clinic: Flu and COVID Bivalent Vaccines

We are pleased to offer on-site vaccine clinic to our Menno Apartments residents the week of November 14 – 17th for the seasonal flu vaccine and COVID bivalent booster (Pfizer). These vaccines will be administered by Apex Pharmacy.

Dates of Vaccine Clinic:
Pavilion: Monday, Nov. 14th
Terrace West: Tuesday, Nov. 15th
Terrace East: Wednesday, Nov. 16th
Primrose Gardens: Thursday, Nov. 17th

If you missed signing up for this clinic, vaccines are also available at pharmacies throughout Abbotsford.

Thank you!

ShakeOut BC – Thurs Oct 20, 2022

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On Thursday, October 20 at 10:20am, Menno Place will be participating in the annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut.

This will be a 10 minute Code Orange Earthquake Drill.

A 2 min audio/video announcement will broadcast via the overhead PA system, desk speaker phones and live streamed on Ch59 (Home/Hospital MennoTV) and Ch10 (PG/TE/TW)

Instructions for Staff:

When you hear the Drill announcement (2min):

•  Drop, Cover and Hold On where ever you are.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s a desk or table nearby.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s NO table or desk nearby.

After the drill (5min):

• Sign Attendance sheet at the nearest nurse station or with the Leadership Observers in your area.

Debrief

•  Look around and think about what could fall or move in the event of an earthquake.
•  What utilities/services could fail?
•  What to do if you a caring for a resident?
•  Are you prepared? Your family? More resources can be found at The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

Instructions for Leadership Team:

Leadership Team will be assigned to various locations as Observers and document participation of staff. All documentation should be forwarded to David Janzen.

Resources:
For information about any of the Menno Place Code policies log into Surge Learning and search for “Code” in Courses Library.
Earthquake actions for Healthcare Providers and Patients
Earthquake actions for People with Disabilities

 

Love It or Hate It?? – EXTRA HOT Tabasco Sauce!

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Limited Edition EXTRA HOT Tabasco Sauce!

If this is something you love, let us know and your name will be entered in a draw to win this super hot, scorpion sauce. Draw ends Monday, Oct. 17 at 4pm.

Email jeanette.lee@mennoplace.ca and put Tabasco in the Subject line.

Enjoy!

ShakeOut BC – Thurs Oct 20, 2022

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On Thursday, October 20 at 10:20am, Menno Place will be participating in the annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut.

This will be a 10 minute Code Orange Earthquake Drill.

A 2 min audio/video announcement will broadcast via the overhead PA system, desk speaker phones and live streamed on Ch59 (Home/Hospital MennoTV) and Ch10 (PG/TE/TW)

Instructions for Staff:

When you hear the Drill announcement (2min):

•  Drop, Cover and Hold On where ever you are.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s a desk or table nearby.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s NO table or desk nearby.

After the drill (5min):

• Sign Attendance sheet at the nearest nurse station or with the Leadership Observers in your area.

Debrief

•  Look around and think about what could fall or move in the event of an earthquake.
•  What utilities/services could fail?
•  What to do if you a caring for a resident?
•  Are you prepared? Your family? More resources can be found at The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

Instructions for Leadership Team:

Leadership Team will be assigned to various locations as Observers and document participation of staff. All documentation should be forwarded to David Janzen.

Resources:
For information about any of the Menno Place Code policies log into Surge Learning and search for “Code” in Courses Library.
Earthquake actions for Healthcare Providers and Patients
Earthquake actions for People with Disabilities

 

Congratulations to Hilda on her Retirement from Menno Apartments

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Congratulations to Hilda Dyck, Food Service Worker at Primrose Gardens Apartments, on her retirement after 11+ years of service! Hilda’s colleagues couldn’t say enough about her kindness to the residents and how she mentored them with kindness. She will be greatly missed! Hilda looks forward to spending more time with her grandkids and giving back to the community.

Blessings to Hilda in her retirement!