Proof of Vaccination Still Required for Visiting

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As you may have heard, it was announced yesterday that as of Friday April 8th, the BC vaccine passport will no longer be required. Meaning that as of Friday anyone will be permitted to go to restaurants, movie theatres, indoor concert and sports venues, and anywhere else that the provincial vaccine card was previously required.

It is important to note however, that there have not been any changes announced for the requirements to visit in Long Term Care and Assisted Living.

As such, proof of vaccination will continue to be required in order to gain entry to visit residents and tenants at Menno Place.

If you are planning to visit a resident or tenant, please be prepared to show your proof of vaccination along with verifying identification to the screener upon arrival. If you do not have a vaccine passport, you may show your vaccine card or other documentation as proof.

Please also note that masking and rapid testing protocols remain unchanged at this time.

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – April 5, 2022

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APRIL 5, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

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MENNO HOME E1: SELF MONITORING (April 5, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 RESIDENT

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2  (1 STAFF/ 1 RESIDENT)

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff or residents
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • No changes for residents – dining room stays open
  • Visitors are welcome

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PRIMROSE GARDENS:  SELF-MONITORING – Scenario 1 (March 22, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 2

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (0 STAFF / 2 RESIDENTS)

The residents who tested positive are self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time.

  • Staff and residents will be screened twice a day
  • The dining room remains open
  • Recreation activities continue
  • Visitors are welcome

 

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – April 1, 2022

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APRIL 1, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

MENNO HOME E2: MONITORING – Monitoring is complete (Apr 1, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1

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MENNO HOME E1: SELF MONITORING (March 30, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 STAFF/ 0 RESIDENTS

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff or residents
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • No changes for residents – dining room stays open
  • Visitors are welcome

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PRIMROSE GARDENS:  SELF-MONITORING – Scenario 1 (March 22, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2

The residents who tested positive are self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time. The dining room remains open.

 

The First Cohort of Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) are Graduating!

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Congratulations to the HCSWs who are currently graduating from the Health Care Aid program sponsored through the Health Care Access Program!

Here are two of the grads, Lifta Daniels and Sherry Puittinen from Menno Home. They are both excited about getting started in their new careers at Menno Home.

If you are interested in applying for the Health Care Access Program you can find more information by clicking here.

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – MARCH 30, 2022

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MARCH 30, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

MENNO HOME E1: SELF MONITORING (March 30, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 STAFF/ 0 RESIDENTS

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff or residents
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • No changes for residents – dining room stays open
  • Visitors are welcome

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MENNO HOME E2: MONITORING – Scenario 2 (March 25, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1

Protocols:
  •  Twice daily symptom screening for  staff or residents.
  •  Residents  who test positive are to be placed on isolation/droplet precautions.
  • Communal dining is closed for Home E2 only
  • Group activities for Home E2 are stopped.
  • Social visits  can continue in all Menno Home units
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PRIMROSE GARDENS:  SELF-MONITORING – Scenario 1 (March 22, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2

The residents who tested positive are self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time. The dining room remains open.

 

Easter Colouring Contest

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The Health and Wellness Committee is sponsoring an Easter colouring contest for kids and the young at heart.

To Enter:

  • Download a colouring sheet using the links below and get colouring.
  • Fill out the contact info at the bottom of the colouring sheet.
  • Return your completed page to Jeanette Lee by 4pm on Wednesday April 13th to be entered into the draw for a prize!

Click on the images below to download a full size PDF of the colouring pages.

                 

 

 

 

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – MARCH 29, 2022

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MARCH 29, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

TERRACE EAST: MONITORING IS COMPLETE!

There are no more cases of COVID in Terrace East. The dining room will reopen for lunch on Wednesday, March 23.

  • Recreation activities will resume in-person.
  • Staff are no longer required to wear goggles.
  • Residents are welcome to travel between buildings.
  • Please continue to wear a mask in all common areas of Terrace East

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MENNO HOME E2: MONITORING – Scenario 2 (March 25, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1

Protocols:
  •  Twice daily symptom screening for  staff or residents.
  •  Residents  who test positive are to be placed on isolation/droplet precautions.
  • Communal dining is closed for Home E2 only
  • Group activities for Home E2 are stopped.
  • Social visits  can continue in all Menno Home units
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PRIMROSE GARDENS:  SELF-MONITORING – Scenario 1 (March 22, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2

The residents who tested positive are self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time. The dining room remains open.

 

*Updated* MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – MARCH 25, 2022

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MARCH 25, 2022 *updated at 4:15pm*

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.  Do not travel between Terrace East and other buildings. All staff in Terrace East must wear a mask and goggles (or face shield) in all resident areas.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

MENNO HOME E2: MONITORING – Scenario 2 (March 25, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1

Protocols:
  •  Twice daily symptom screening for  staff or residents.
  •  Residents  who test positive are to be placed on isolation/droplet precautions.
  • Communal dining is closed for Home E2 only
  • Group activities for Home E2 are stopped.
  • Social visits  can continue in all Menno Home units

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TERRACE EAST:  MONITORING – Scenario 2 (March 12, 2022)

NO NEW CASES TODAY

TOTAL RESIDENTS AND STAFF RECOVERED: 9

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4 (13 total, 9 recovered)

The Terrace East dining room will remain closed for another week. In person recreation activities are also cancelled.

Protocols:

  • No communal dining. The Terrace East dining room is CLOSED effective suppertime on Tuesday March 15th. All meals will be served to residents in their apartments. Residents will be notified by a memo delivered today (Tuesday).
  • No in-person group activities for Terrace East.
  • No change to social visits. Visits continue. We ask that all visitors are vigilant about screening themselves, completing a rapid test when they enter the building, wear a MEDICAL mask (provided), sanitize hands. Do not enter if you are sick.
  • Cohorting staff to the affected area (building).
  • Twice a day monitoring for all staff and residents
  • Staff must wear masks and goggles in all resident areas.
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PRIMROSE GARDENS:  SELF-MONITORING – Scenario 1 (March 22, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 RESIDENT

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2

The residents who tested positive are self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time. The dining room remains open.

 

Rapid Tests Available For All 18 and Older

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It’s time for everyone to get their free rapid tests. Starting Wednesday, March 23, 2022, everyone in Canada aged 18 or older can pick up free rapid test at their local pharmacy. Pick up a test kit while you are feeling well so you’ll have it on hand if you develop symptoms.

Read more here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022HLTH0095-000409

Love It or Hate It: Cherry Blossoms

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Do these bring back good memories? If you love Cherry Blossoms let us know and you may be the lucky winner! Email jeanette.lee@mennoplace.ca to enter a draw if you love them.

Draw ends March 31 @ 10am.