Welcome to Pardeep – Nurse Manager at Menno Hospital
Please join me in welcoming Pardeep Kaur to the Nurse Manager position with Pro Vita Care Mgmt. at Menno Hospital.
Time Change Sunday November 5
Daylight Savings ENDS on Sunday November 5 at 2am.
Please remember on Sunday to **TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS 1 HOUR **
We now return to Standard Time.
Join us for tea! Celebrating 70 years of care at Menno Place
You’re invited!
For 70 years Menno Place has provided hope, dignity, and compassion to more than 25,000 seniors in Abbotsford. Secure in that legacy of care now it’s time to build for the generations to come.
Please join us as we celebrate 70 years of trusted care with a tea reception on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Come and go from 1pm – 3pm in the Menno Hospital Chapel (32945 Marshall Road, complimentary parking).
At Menno Place it’s not just about a bed, food, and medical care. It’s about the incredible staff, volunteers, and donors who make it possible for our 700 residents to live their best lives.
Come join us as we celebrate this milestone and look forward to another 70 years of compassionate Christian care for the seniors in our community.
Reserve your free ticket at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/743920094027
Get Your Free Resident and Family Centred Care T-shirt!
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!
Fill out my online form.
Thank You Health Care Aides!
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.
Concerts in Care – Oct 25th
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
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.
Retirement Announcement – Leanne Tanner
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
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