Masks Are No Longer Required!

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You could hear the cheering down the hallways of Menno Place today as Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that she has lifted the mask mandate for Long Term Care and Assisted Living effective immediately! You can read the BC Government announcement here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0039-000473

What Has Changed?

STAFF

  • Masks are no longer required to be worn by long-term care and assisted living staff
  • Staff masking scaled back to Point of Care Risk Assessment
  • Staff may choose to wear a mask if they wish – highly recommended during Enhanced Monitoring
  • No longer required to actively screen upon arrival at work
  • Potlucks celebrations are a GO (if not on Enhanced Monitoring) with safe infection control practices

VISITORS

  • Lifting of visitor proof of vaccination
  • Removal of visitor Rapid Point of Care Testing
  • Lifting of visitor universal masking requirements
  • Removal of screening practices for visitors
  • Visitors may visit more than one resident and in all common areas
  • No restrictions on gatherings indoors or outdoors
  • Visitors no longer have to be screened in Independent Living, Assisted Living or Long Term Care

What Has Not Changed?

STAFF

  • Hand hygiene practice essential
  • Masks use based on Point of Care Risk Assessment and standard precautions
  • Mandatory Immunization for staff
  • Staff to stay home if ill

VISITORS

  • Visitors to stay home if ill
  • Hand hygiene practice essential
  • Sign-in and Sign-out at each visit

Thank you to all staff for wearing your masks for all this time and working with us to keep our residents, families, visitors and staff safe!

Immunization Clinic for Home & Hospital Staff on November 2 & 23

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Immunization Clinic

Nov. 2 – 9:30am – 12:00pm for Home staff in Learning Centre

Nov. 2 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm for Hospital staff in the Hospital Conference Room

Nov. 23 – 9:30am – 12:00pm for Hospital staff in the Hospital Conference Room

Nov. 23 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm for Home staff in Learning Centre

Apartment staff immunizations will take place the week of Nov. 14th. Stay tuned for a confirmed date and time. 

ShakeOut BC – Thurs Oct 20, 2022

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On Thursday, October 20 at 10:20am, 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

 

Love It or Hate It?? – EXTRA HOT Tabasco Sauce!

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Limited Edition EXTRA HOT Tabasco Sauce!

If this is something you love, let us know and your name will be entered in a draw to win this super hot, scorpion sauce. Draw ends Monday, Oct. 17 at 4pm.

Email jeanette.lee@mennoplace.ca and put Tabasco in the Subject line.

Enjoy!

ShakeOut BC – Thurs Oct 20, 2022

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On Thursday, October 20 at 10:20am, 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

 

Manulife ID for your members will become mandatory this Fall

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We are now entering the final phase of the Manulife ID rollout for group benefits members.

Through the Fall, members who haven’t created their new Manulife ID yet will be prompted to do so when they sign in with their plan contract and certificate numbers.

This final rollout phase will be staggered through the Fall. Starting in October, members will be encouraged to create their new Manulife ID when they sign in, but the mandatory use will not be turned on at the same time for everyone.  Over the fall, all members will transition to the mandatory use of Manulife ID.

Members who have already created their new Manulife ID will have to use their Manulife ID to sign in.

Also, new members from small and mid-size organizations will have to set up their Manulife ID when joining their new GB plan starting in October. The welcome email they receive will have Manulife ID instructions and a link to get started.

Improved experience

We are excited about some enhancements that will make it easier for members to create their Manulife ID and connect their GB plans. There are now fewer steps and we’ve pre-populated some fields. We also have a more integrated experience for brand new members. They can now setup their Manulife ID and activate their new GB plan at the same time.

We started the rollout of Manulife ID last year, and we’ve been constantly working on improving the experience and process based on what we’ve learned from users.

Where are we today?

  • 35% of members have already created their new Manulife ID and now use it to sign in.
  • All members using our Group Benefits app or Manulife Vitality Group Benefits app are signing in with their new Manulife ID.

Members can find support materials and FAQs about Manulife ID here.

Access to Practical Nursing Bursary Available to HCAs

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On August 23 2022, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the Access to Practical Nursing Education Bursary. This bursary is for students and recent graduates enrolled in the Access to Practical Nursing (APN) program at a recognized BC-based public institution.

The APN program is a unique career laddering program for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) wishing to train as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The APN program allows students to apply training and experience garnered as an HCA to accelerate their training as an LPN. Incentivizing HCAs to enroll in this program will help to retain HCAs in BC’s public health system and to expedite the number of LPNs available to support more immediate LPN staffing needs.

This bursary will be paid in equal installments each semester to new students, as a one-time payment to recent graduates, or as a combination of these two payment methods for mid-stream students, to a total of $10,000.

To find out more, go to https://www.choose2care.ca/apn-program-education-bursary

Congratulations on Your Retirement Thy!

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Congratulations to Thy Daigneault, Health Care Support Worker, on her retirement after 32 years of service at Menno Home! Thys’ colleagues couldn’t say enough about her kindness to the residents and her generous spirit to her team members over the years. She always had a song in her heart and a cheery disposition and she will be missed!

Blessings to Thy in her retirement!

Upcoming Resident Care Coordinator Change at Menno Home E1

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After more than 10 years of loyal service to Menno Home we would like to wish Debbie Jamieson a happy retirement and warm farewell as Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) on East 1. Debbie has been an amazing leader and support to the staff and a wonderful advocate for the residents on the special care unit. We will be honoring Debbie with a Tea on September 21st on E1 at 1pm.

We are also pleased to announce that Alyssa Sargeant will be taking on the RCC role after Debbie’s retirement. Alyssa is already in training and very excited with this opportunity. Please warmly welcome Alyssa in her new role.

Menno Place Video: Welcome Home

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Watch and enjoy this joyful Menno Place video filmed last summer on our campus of care! Be sure to share the video from our Facebook page!

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