Get Your Free Resident and Family Centred Care T-shirt!

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Did you miss out on the last round of t-shirts celebrating resident and family centred care at Menno Place? Did you get a shirt but it’s the wrong size?

Well you’re in luck.  A new shipment of shirts has arrived on campus. If you do not already have one you can fill out the form below to request your shirt.

We may be able to offer a second shirt to staff who want them after everyone has received one. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist for a second shirt you can use the same form to make that request.

Request must be submitted by 3:30pm on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Join in as we celebrate 70 years of compassionate Christian care for all!

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Thank You Health Care Aides!

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We put a call out to friends and families to see if they wanted to pass along their thanks to our staff.  Here’s what they had to say.

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Concerts in Care – Oct 25th

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The next Concert in Care is Oct 25 at 10:30in the Menno Hospital chapel featuring Domagoj Ivanovic on violin and Karen Lee-Morlang on piano. All are welcome to join us.

 

Menno Hospital Nursing Transitions from SimpeQ to Pro Vita Care Management

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After an excellent and long collaboration with SimpeQ, we have reached the conclusion of our engagement with them. We express our gratitude for their dedication and hard work during our partnership.

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Retirement Announcement – Leanne Tanner

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From: Bas Kervel, Director, Support Services
To: Menno Place Team
Re: RETIREMENT – Leanne Tanner, Manager, Housekeeping and Laundry

I am writing to officially announce the retirement of Leanne Tanner, a valued member of our Menno Place team, effective March 30th, 2024, with her last working day on February 16th, 2024. Leanne has made an indelible mark on our organization over the past 30 years since she joined us in 1994. Her contributions will be missed.

Throughout her remarkable journey with Menno Place, Leanne has held various roles that highlighted her versatility and dedication. She began as a housekeeper and receptionist at Menno Home where her commitment to excellence was evident. In 2012, recognizing her exceptional skills, Leanne was promoted to the position of Housekeeping and Special Equipment Coordinator.

In 2013, Leanne played a pivotal role in the expansion of our department into the apartments, where she also contributed to the successful implementation of the computerized housekeeping management system, TheWorxHub. Her passion for her work and unwavering commitment to supporting our high standards were evident throughout this transition.

In 2015, Leanne took on the role of Housekeeping and Laundry Manager for Menno Place, further displaying her leadership abilities and dedication to ensuring the comfort and well-being of our residents. As Leanne embarks on this new chapter in her life, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes for a rewarding and fulfilling retirement. Her grandchildren are truly fortunate to have a devoted Grandma like Leanne, and I have no doubt that she will continue to make a positive impact in their lives.

Leanne has been both a colleague and a friend to many of us. Please join me in congratulating Leanne on her retirement and in thanking her for her invaluable contributions to Menno Place over the years. We will celebrate her achievements and wish her all the best in this well-deserved next phase of her life.

A Tea for Leanne will be help on Feb 16th, 2024.

Bas Kervel, Director of Support Services

ShakeOut BC – Thurs October 19, 2023

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On Thursday, October 19 at 10:19am, Menno Place will be participating in the annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut.

This will be a 10 minute Code Orange Earthquake Drill.

A 2 min audio/video announcement will broadcast via the overhead PA system, desk speaker phones and live streamed on Ch59 (Home/Hospital MennoTV) and Ch10 (PG/TE/TW)

Instructions for Staff:

When you hear the Drill announcement (2min):

•  Drop, Cover and Hold On where ever you are.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s a desk or table nearby.
•  Here’s a how-to video if there’s NO table or desk nearby.

After the drill (5min):

• Sign Attendance sheet at the nearest nurse station or with the Leadership Observers in your area.

Debrief

•  Look around and think about what could fall or move in the event of an earthquake.
•  What utilities/services could fail?
•  What to do if you a caring for a resident?
•  Are you prepared? Your family? More resources can be found at The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

Instructions for Leadership Team:

Leadership Team will be assigned to various locations as Observers and document participation of staff. All documentation should be forwarded to David Janzen.

Resources:
For information about any of the Menno Place Code policies log into Surge Learning and search for “Code” in Courses Library.
Earthquake actions for Healthcare Providers and Patients
Earthquake actions for People with Disabilities

E1 Menno Hospital – Enhanced Monitoring

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When the Enhanced Monitoring measures are removed or the scope is changed, we will post an update.

The Public Health Officer required Enhanced Monitoring on Menno Hospital E1 (effective September 20, 2023):

  • Residents, families and staff are not permitted to use the Fireside Cafe until enhanced monitoring is complete.
  • All symptomatic and positive residents and their roommate(s) will be put on droplet precautions
  • Residents who are on isolation precautions will be served meals in their rooms
  • The families of residents who are isolated will be notified
  • No change in dining and group activities (well residents can continue with these activities)
  • Twice a day screening for both residents and staff
  • Please continue with twice a day enhanced cleaning
  • Please be practice diligent hand hygiene
  • Visitation is not affected currently.
  • Please do not mix the residents with other units ( eg: rec activities, bus outings, chapel services etc)
  • Only East 1 staff to use Fireside cafe only for their breaks.

Summer Camp for Residents – Aug 24th

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Residents can join us for Summer Camp in the Menno Home courtyard Thurs, Aug 24 from 11:30 – 1:30. There will be shuttle service provided between the apartments and the courtyard and entertainment by Garth Johanessen.

Increased Water Restrictions in Abbotsford

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Due to prolonged dry weather the city of Abbotsford has raised the water restrictions to level 3. This will not cause any changes to resident care – showers, meals, and laundry remain the same – but residents and visitors will notice some changes to the campus grounds.

These changes include:

  • All fountains on campus have been turned off
  • Grass will not be watered and will go dormant and turn brown

It’s important that we all work together to follow the guidelines and help conserve water. What can you do to help?

For Residents:

  • Please let staff know right away if any of the taps in your apartment are dripping or leaking
  • You can still water plants on your balcony/patio using a watering can

For Staff and Families please remember to follow the city guidelines:

  • Lawn sprinkling is prohibited
  • All water features must be turned off
  • No washing cars or boats
  • No filling or refilling pools

The hanging baskets by the main doors of each building are on a drip system so they will not be affected by these changes. Thank you for working with us to be good neighbors. If you have any questions about water restrictions please contact Leonard Klassen – Leonard.Klassen@mennoplace.ca .