COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 4 – MENNO HOME, APARTMENT ISOLATION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 4, 2021

MENNO HOME E2 – COVID OUTBREAK

We are sorry to let you know that the 12th resident on Home E2 has passed away from COVID.
NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 staff
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 67 (42 residents in Menno Home E2 & 25 staff Home E2)
PASSED AWAY = Total = 12 residents
RECOVERED RESIDENTS = 27

MENNO HOME W1

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 resident  & 1 staff )
PASSED AWAY = Total = 1 resident
Point Prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.

MENNO HOME W2

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 (1 staff )
PASSED AWAY = Total = 0
COVID testing was done on January 2, 2021 for residents and any staff who were exposed.
ALL residents swabs returned negative. We are waiting for staff swab results to be returned.

MENNO HOME E1

There was some confusion about the E1 staff member who tested positive. As it turns out, Public Health has determined the result is negative for COVID. This is a very hopeful communication that we received!

APARTMENTS ISOLATION

The Apartments have 18 residents on isolation due to COVID-19 exposure – CLICK HERE FOR REPORT
If there are no positives and no symptoms, these 18 residents are due to come off of isolation in all 4 buildings tomorrow, 14 days after the last exposure, December 22, 2020.

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

MENNO PLACE STAFF – A drop-in clinic for 75 staff will take place tomorrow. We are grateful for the continued opportunity to vaccinate our team at Menno Place.

MENNO HOME – Postponed due to new COVID exposures and continued droplet precautions.
We have been advised by Fraser Health that vaccinations are not being done on COVID Outbreak or COVID Exposed units in any long-term care homes.

MENNO HOSPITAL  – Completed Dec. 31, 2021

ASSISTED LIVING – TERRACE EAST – Vaccinations with Pfizer-BioNTech completed on Saturday, January 2, 2021

INDEPENDENT LIVING – PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – We are advocating but do not have any confirmation when Independent Living residents will receive vaccination.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

COVID Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Efficacy – How effective is the vaccine after one dose? After two doses?

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS – We know that these protocols continue even after vaccination.

COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 3 – MENNO HOME, APARTMENT ISOLATION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 3, 2021

MENNO HOME

MENNO HOME E2 – COVID OUTBREAK
COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – No change – T=66 (CLICK FOR REPORT)
Point prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.
27 residents are recovered

MENNO HOME W1
No new COVID positives – T=2 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.

*NEW* MENNO HOME W2
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T = 1 staff
COVID testing was done on January 2, 2021 for residents and any staff who were exposed.

*NEW* MENNO HOME E1
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T= 1 staff
COVID testing is complete. We await results.

APARTMENTS ISOLATION

The Apartments have 18 residents on isolation due to COVID-19 exposure – CLICK HERE FOR REPORT

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

MENNO HOME – Postponed due to new COVID exposures and continued droplet precautions.
We have been advised by Fraser Health that vaccinations are not being done on COVID Outbreak or COVID Exposed units in any long-term care homes.

MENNO HOSPITAL  – Completed Dec. 31, 2021

ASSISTED LIVING – TERRACE EAST – Vaccinations with Pfizer-BioNTech completed on Saturday, January 2, 2021

INDEPENDENT LIVING – PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – We are advocating but do not have any confirmation when Independent Living residents will receive vaccination.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

COVID Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Efficacy – How effective is the vaccine after one dose? After two doses?

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS – We know that these protocols continue even after vaccination.

COVID UPDATE-JANUARY 2 – MENNO HOME, APARTMENT ISOLATION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 2, 2021

MENNO HOME

MENNO HOME E2 – COVID OUTBREAK
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive resident – T=66 (CLICK FOR REPORT)
Point prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.
27 residents are recovered

MENNO HOME W1
No new COVID positives – T=2 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.

*NEW* MENNO HOME W2
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T = 1 staff
COVID testing will be done on January 2, 2021 for residents and any staff who were exposed. Staff have been notified if they require COVID testing.

*NEW* MENNO HOME E1
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T= 1 staff
COVID testing is complete. We await results.

MENNO HOSPITAL

Menno Hospital residents were vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on December 31, 2020 with the first dose.

Menno Hospital is not on COVID outbreak or droplet precaution.

APARTMENTS ISOLATION

The Apartments have 18 residents on isolation due to COVID-19 exposure – CLICK HERE FOR REPORT

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

MENNO HOME – Postponed due to new COVID exposures and continued droplet precautions.

MENNO HOSPITAL  – Completed Dec. 31, 2021

ASSISTED LIVING – TERRACE EAST – Vaccinations with Pfizer-BioNTech are taking place on Saturday, January 2, 2021

INDEPENDENT LIVING – PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – We are advocating but do not have any confirmation when Independent Living residents will receive vaccination.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

COVID-19 VACCINATION MEMO – TERRACE EAST – JANUARY 1, 2021

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COVID-19 VACCINATION MEMO – JANUARY 1, 2021

This memo was delivered today to the residents who live in Terrace East, Assisted Living:

Date: January 1, 2021

To: All Terrace East Tenants: Independent, Private Pay and Funded Fraser Health Funded

Good evening everyone,

We have some very exciting news!!! I was notified this evening, that Fraser Health will be in Terrace East at 8am on Saturday morning, January 2, 2021. Fraser Health nurse will be here to administer the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to all residents that have provided their consent.

The care staff may be at your apartment to provide you care earlier in the morning than usual – they will let you know when it is time for you to go to the dining room for your vaccination.

What do you need to bring?

  • Consent forms, photo ID and Health Care Care (Provincial Health Number)
  • Wear your mask, over your nose and under your chin
  • Ensure you clean your hands with sanitizer or wash with soap before and after using the elevator
  • Ensure you are social distancing on your way to the dining room (6 feet of separation), when you sit at a table and when you return to your apartment suite

Thank you so much in advance as I realize that this is short notice. We are very blesses to be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine so quickly.

With excitement,

Cheryl Dawes
Manager, Community Enrichment
The Apartments

DECEMBER 31 – APARTMENTS – New residents on isolation = 18 (T=18) Covid Positive = 0 (T=0)

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APARTMENTS ISOLATION/COVID UPDATE – December 31 – 2020

We are sorry to report that a Fraser Health Home Support care aide tested positive for COVID. This care aide took care of 18 residents in the apartments who were exposed on December 19th and December 22nd. All residents have been notified.

The Apartments (Pavilion, Terrace West, Terrace East, Primrose Gardens)

NEW RESIDENTS ON ISOLATION = 18
TOTAL NUMBER OF RESIDENTS ON ISOLATION: T = 18
NEW APARTMENT RESIDENTS COVID-POSITIVE = 0
NUMBER OF APARTMENT RESIDENTS COVID POSITIVE = 0
BY BUILDING:
TERRACE EAST (Assisted Living) = 1 resident on isolation
PAVILION (Independent Living) = 3 residents on isolation
TERRACE WEST (Independent Living) = 9 residents on isolation
PRIMROSE GARDENS (Independent Living) = 5 residents on isolation
Residents on isolation have an isolation cart outside their apartment door. It contains Personal Protective Equipment (sanitized) and directions on usage. Residents may be on 14-day isolation for one of these reasons:
  1. COVID-positive exposure
  2. Return from acute care hospital
  3. They are COVID positive
Residents are on isolation because they pose a risk to others to transmit COVID-19 if they are not isolated for 14 days. The presence of an isolation cart does not indicate that the resident is COVID-positive.

If your loved one has an isolation cart at their apartment suite, you must wear FULL Personal Protective Equipment to enter the suite and be with them.

This includes:

Goggles, Surgical mask, Gown

Instructions for use are located at the isolation cart. Don the gear (put it on) before you enter the suite. Doff (take it off) and dispose at exit.

Watch this video to prepare yourself:

COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE, DEC 31, 2020 – HOME, HOSPITAL, TERRACE EAST

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COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE – DEC 31, 2020

MENNO HOSPITAL

Today, a team of 8 immunizers arrived from Fraser Health and were able to vaccinate 141 residents in Menno Hospital with the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTecH. This morning on our call with the Fraser Health team, Dr. Ken Dueck, Medical Director for Menno Place expressed his great joy that this is happening here at Menno Place. There were 6 residents who were not vaccinated. There are 4 empty beds at this  time.

Many of you have asked on the Menno Place Families and Friends Facebook Group if this will change visits. This is certainly a necessary step in the right direction for getting back to the normal way that you were welcomed to visit your loved one. We are excited to anticipate that we are on our way to this happening.

MENNO HOME

Saturday, January 2, 2020, we will have the Fraser Health team vaccinate residents at Menno Home. There will not be any vaccinating done on E2 Home as it is on outbreak.

TERRACE EAST ASSISTED LIVING

All 98 residents of Terrace East Assisted Living will receive their vaccinations on Sunday, January 3, 2020.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

COVID UPDATE-DECEMBER 29 – MENNO HOME E2, MENNO HOME W1, PAVILION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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COVID UPDATE- DECEMBER 29 – MENNO HOME (E2 & W1), PAVILION & VACCINATIONS

MENNO HOME E2
No new COVID positives – T=65 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing was done today – all residents who are not COVID-positive were swabbed along with staff who are not COVID-positive
27 Residents are recovered!

MENNO HOME W1
No new COVID positives – T=1 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing was done today – all residents who are not COVID-positive were swabbed along with staff who are not COVID-positive

VACCINATIONS – The long-term care residents did not receive vaccinations today. We are preparing for vaccination with the BioNTech vaccine tomorrow, December 30, 2020. CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

VACCINATIONS FOR APARTMENT RESIDENTS (ASSISTED LIVING & INDEPENDENT LIVING)
A memo will go out tomorrow outlining how residents should be prepared for giving consent if the vaccinations become available in Assisted Living and Independent Living.

PAVILION – Pavilion is off of isolation and all residents are to go back to previous protocols which include:

  • Wear a medical grade mask at all times when with others
  • Remain 6 feet apart from others at all times
  • Registered visitors can resume visits and essential services
  • Residents may resume outdoor walks
  • Essential outings only – the outings that, should they not happen, could threaten the resident’s life
  • All other protocols that were set out by the Public Health Officer that are in place until January 8, 2021 at midnight – CLICK HERE

DECEMBER 28– PAVILION – ALL Resident Swabs are NEGATIVE – Isolation lifted for ALL!

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We are THRILLED to let you know that the Isolation has been lifted effective IMMEDIATELY!
COVID POSITIVE UPDATE – December 28– 2020 – Pavilion Independent Living
NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0
NUMBER OF RESIDENT SUITES ON ISOLATION = 58
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 3 (3 residents / 0 staff)
PASSED AWAY = 1 (0 resident / 0 staff)
ACTION: 
  • All residents were swabbed Dec. 23 and ALL residents swabs were NEGATIVE!
  • This is a Christmas Miracle!!!
  • The date of exposure to COVID-19 was determined by Public Health to be Dec. 13th which means that 14 days have passed and ALL residents are OFF isolation, effective immediately!
  • What now?
    • You can get your pets back!
    • You can resume your walks – on a gorgeous day!
    • Dining begins tomorrow with 2nd floor residents in the Dining Room
    • You can take out your own garbage
    • You can do your laundry
    • You can go out for essential outings
    • Registered Visitors resume their visits and deliveries
  • How do you stay safe?
    • Essential outings only
    • Wear a mask at all times when around others
    • Stay 6 feet apart from everyone, including your Registered Visitors
    • Hand hygiene – wash and sanitize your hands every time you go out or come into your suite and after using the toilet
    • Hand hygiene – whenever you touch a surface that may have been touched by others (door knobs, grocery cart handle, elevator button, etc.)
    • Cough and sneeze into your elbow
    • Throw out any used tissues – do not reuse

If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Dawes at 604.851.4020.

VACCINATION UPDATE – HOME, HOSPITAL AND ALL STAFF | PAVILION WAITS FOR SWAB RESULTS

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Menno Home and Hospital residents will be receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Medical Decision Makers have been given a link to provide consent for their loved one. We will be calling all primary contacts to ensure that they are comfortable with their decision.

All staff who wish to be vaccinated will be able to drop-in on Tuesday, Dec. 29th – details will be communicated when we know them. It will likely be in the Hospital Chapel after resident’s vaccinations.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

PAVILION – We are waiting to hear from the Public Health Officer about the results of the COVID-swab testing. We hope to know more tomorrow.

DECEMBER 22– PAVILION – Total new positives = 0 (T=3) ALL RESIDENTS (58) ON ISOLATION – 1 RESIDENT HAS PASSED AWAY

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COVID POSITIVE UPDATE – December 22– 2020 – Pavilion Independent Living
NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0
NUMBER OF RESIDENT SUITES ON ISOLATION = 58
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 3 (3 residents / 0 staff)
PASSED AWAY = 1 (0 resident / 0 staff)
ACTION: This is a Memo that is going out to the residents.
  • All residents will be swabbed Dec. 23 between 1:30 and 4:30 pm.
  • The Medical Health Officer has ordered Pavilion to be on isolation. No leaving your suite unless you have a medical emergency or an essential appointment that, without it, would jeopardize your life (eg: dialysis, chemo)
  • The isolation is for 14 days (until January 5th). Residents are not permitted, by order of the Medical Health Officer, to leave their suite.
  • Personal Protective Equipment is available at the front door for the Registered Visitor to put on. They must wear it in the suite and remove it before they leave your suite.
  • Registered Visitors are permitted to continue to provide support. They must wear full Personal Protective Equipment when entering the suite and supply their own goggles. Thoroughly clean goggles before entering the apartment suite. Masks, gowns and gloves are provided.
  • If you have a pet that needs to be walked, it must be sent to someone else for care.
  • Garbage pickup will be after lunch. Please have your garbage bag tied up and placed outside your door.
  • You cannot go to the laundry room as you are not able to leave your suite. Have your Registered Visitor pick up your laundry, take it home and return with it washed and clean. They must wear full Personal Protective Equipment when they are in your suite.
  • Have your Registered Visitor bring you extra groceries if you need them.
  • All Registered Visitors are screened at the entrance. Only those who pass screening will be permitted entrance to the building. The only door that can be used for entrance and exit is the main door, entrance from the Menno Place parking lot.
  • Wear a mask. It is safest for you to wear a mask when you have your Registered Visitor or a Health Care Provider in your apartment suite.
  • Hand hygiene – use hand sanitizer and wash your hands frequently.
  • Stay 6 feet away from anyone, including your Registered Visitor.

If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Dawes at 604.851.4020.