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
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.
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
NEW POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 RESIDENT/ 1 STAFF)
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 NEW CASES
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1
The resident who tested positive is self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time. The dining room remains open.
Please welcome Linda Weatherly as the newest member of the leadership team at Menno Place in the role of Manager of Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Services.
Linda worked at Menno Place as a Recreation Aide in 2017 after completing her diploma in Therapeutic Recreation. Prior to her career change she was a business development leader for 27 years overseeing 9 BC locations of a women’s fashion store. Linda is excited to come back to Menno Place to work collaboratively with the recreation workers, the rehabilitation team, and the volunteers to serve the many residents that live on the campus. Her first day of work is April 11th.
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
NO NEW CASES
TOTAL RESIDENTS AND STAFF RECOVERED: 9
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (11 total, 9 recovered)
If we continue with no new cases through Thursday then we anticipate being able to reopen the dining room starting with lunch on Friday, March 25th. In-person recreation activities would also resume at that time. Look for an update late Thursday afternoon.
Protocols:
NO NEW CASES
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1
The resident who tested positive is self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time. The dining room remains open.
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
NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 RESIDENT
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1
The resident who tested positive is self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time. The dining room remains open.
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NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 STAFF / 0 RESIDENTS
TOTAL RESIDENTS RECOVERED: 2
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 9 (11 total, 2 recovered)
The Terrace East dining room will remain closed this week.
Protocols:
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
NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 RESIDENT/0 STAFF
TOTAL RESIDENTS RECOVERED: 2
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 8 (10 total, 2 recovered)
The Terrace East dining room will remain closed this week.
Protocols:
As previously announced, the BC Ministry of Health has put out new guidelines for visiting in Long Term Care and Assisted Living. These guidelines officially began on Mar 18th but here at Menno Place we’ve been already been enjoying these changes for the last week.
Are there any additional changes to what was announced on March 11th? Yes:
You can find the full set of changes that went into effect on March 11th by clicking here.
MEMO
Date: March 21, 2022
To: All Menno Place Team Members
Re: HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROGRAM (HCAP) – back by popular demand
Menno Place is pleased to announce that we have again been approved for Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) full time positions fully funded by the Government of British Columbia’s Health Career Access Program (HCAP). This program was developed in response to the urgent staffing needs across long-term care and assisted living sectors in BC.
The HCAP program works like a co-op – successful candidates work at the site and go to school for the HCA program at the same time. This is a temporary position when, once completed, the person graduates with their HCA certification.
The HCAP education and training program takes approximately 12-18 months to complete. It provides an opportunity for individuals to receive paid employer-sponsored training leading to the HCA credential. The candidate must make a 12-month commitment to the employer to work as a HCA at the site once they have graduated from the program. To enroll in the program and find out more go to: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/economic-recovery/work-in-health-care#HCAP
Menno Place has received approval for 4 candidates for Menno Home, 3 candidates for Menno Hospital and 2 candidates for Menno Apartments – Assisted Living. Watch for these postings going up Tuesday March 22, 2022.
Jeanette Lee
Director, Human Resources
Menno Place
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
NO NEW POSITIVE CASES
TOTAL RESIDENTS RECOVERED: 2
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 7 (9 total, 2 recovered)
If we continue with no new cases over the weekend then we anticipate being able to reopen the Terrace East dining room early next week.
Protocols:
NO NEW CASES
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NO NEW CASES
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