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.

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – MARCH 24, 2022

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MARCH 24, 2022

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

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

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 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)

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.

 

Welcome to the Team: Linda Weatherly

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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.

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – MARCH 23, 2022

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MARCH 23, 2022

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

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

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 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)

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.

 

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – MARCH 22, 2022

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MARCH 22, 2022

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

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

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

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:

  • 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.