Do You Know What To Do In An Emergency?

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Natural hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026) encourages people in Canada to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their household during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector.

By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. It is important to:

  • Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare
  • Make a plan – It will help you and your family know what to do
  • Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency

Visit Canada.ca (or your EMO or local website – the Abbotsford site is here) for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies.

This week, take concrete actions to be better prepared. Please do your part! Experience has shown that individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better – both during and after a major disaster. Get an emergency kit now – it can make a world of difference.

Emergency Resources

The following pages go to canada.ca where you’ll find specific instructions and helpful links to help you get prepared and stay prepared. Click on the type of disaster below to go to the safety information.

Happy National Physicians’ Day!

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Your compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed.

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COR Update & Reminder

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Yesterday officially marked the mid-point of the COR audit, and I’m pleased to share that interviews are continuing to run smoothly overall. However, I wanted to remind individuals about their scheduled interviews. In the event you cannot make an interview or if the auditor is running late, please notify your manager ASAP. If the auditor cannot finish the interviews, that will set the whole audit back.

On a positive note, the auditor continues to provide encouraging feedback about our meetings and the knowledge shared by managers. Staff have expressed that they feel well supported, which is a testament to our ongoing commitment to safety and the well-being of our employees and residents.

There were also some constructive suggestions offered to help us improve. Specifically, notes were made regarding Surge for Injury Management and Near Miss reporting. Kibria has observed that our system is not yet fully operational; that means near misses are being recognized but not reported. Additionally, there is inconsistency in pre-shift meetings and huddles, and risk assessments are currently being conducted by just one individual in each department rather than a team. These insights are valuable opportunities for us to strengthen our processes moving forward.

Thank you for your continued support.

Menno Place at the Vancouver Sun Run

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When we move together with purpose and care, we strengthen both ourselves and our community.

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Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day!

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April 22 is Administrative Professionals’ Day and we want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our Executive Assistant Nicole Wiebe and our unit clerks for Menno Home and Menno Hospital: Am Purewal, Anna Hannemann, Aveneet Malhi, Hedy Somes, Judy Booth, Mandeep Kaur, Nilofar Rezaie, Shayla Litwin, Teresa Halovich and Vinitia Hingu.

Thank you for the ways you lead, the ways you support, and all the work you do managing complex and often sensitive information. Resident and family-centred care is all in the details and so many of those details are in your hands.  Thank you.

Thank You Volunteers!

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Ignite Volunteerism is a year‑long, international initiative that celebrates the power of civic participation and the meaningful impact volunteers have in our community. In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 19–25, 2026, we proudly celebrate the generosity of our volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and energy to serving the residents of Menno Place.

Our 150 volunteers support our recreation, rehabilitation, and pastoral care programs, and their commitment enriches lives every day. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every volunteer for their dedication, compassion, and unwavering service.

“I’m so thankful for our volunteers, whose heart and compassion are evident every time they engage with and support our residents. I’m always inspired by their commitment and care for our community” – Audrey Mazzei, Volunteer Coordinator

If you would like more information about how to volunteer at Menno Place  please go to: mennoplace.ca/volunteers/

Help Us Keep Our Space Scent-Safe

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At Menno Place, we are committed to creating a comfortable and healthy environment for everyone. As part of this commitment, we maintain a scent-safe workplace to support individuals who may experience sensitivities or allergies to fragrances.

We kindly ask all employees, visitors, and volunteers to:

  • Avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, or aftershaves
  • Refrain from using heavily scented lotions, hair products, or deodorants
  • Limit the use of scented items such as candles or air fresheners

Even mild scents can affect others, and your cooperation helps ensure a safe and inclusive space for all. This aligns with our Dress Code Policy and commitment to scent safety in the workplace.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our community healthy and welcoming.

Arjo Lift Training for LTC Staff: Thursday April 16th

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Jennifer, from, Arjo, will be conducting an education session on April 16th, 2026 on the new Arjo lifts. All LTC direct care staff are encouraged to participate in the education sessions. The training is 30 minutes long and will be offered three times throughout the day.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Times: 10:30 – 11:00 / 1:30- 2:00 /  3:30- 4:00
Location: Menno Hospital Chapel.

Please make note of this session in the communication book and/or the calendar present on their nursing stations.

The new lifts will be coming to Menno Home.

We Want to Feature Your Team: Send us your photos

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It’s annual report season and as we’re putting together the story of what we’ve worked on over the past year we want to include as many of our staff teams as possible. To do that we need your help. We’re looking for candid photos of your team at work.

How to Participate

  1. Take photos of your team at work.
    We’re looking for photos of the team in action, not posed group photos where everyone is looking at the camera. Show us what your work day looks like. These photos should not include any resident faces.
  2. Use the form below to upload your images.
    Make sure you have permission from everyone who appears in the photos and then upload the images using the form below.

How will we use these photos?

  1. Annual Report
    We want to feature our staff in the upcoming annual report. Make sure your team is represented by sending in a photo or two.
  2. Social Media
    Some of these images will be used in upcoming social media campaigns including (but not limited to) our Facebook, Instagram and Linked In pages.
  3. Other marketing materials.
    These photos may be used in other marketing materials like our websites, brochures and handouts.

 

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