Support for Internationally Educated Nurses

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“To meet the increasing demand for nurses in British Columbia, the Province is making it easier for eligible internationally educated nurses (IENs) to enter the province’s health system so they can support British Columbians’ health-care needs sooner.

Together with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), the Nursing Community Assessment Service (NCAS) and Health Match BC (HMBC), the Province is supporting IENs who want to work in B.C.”

If you or someone you know has been educated internationally and could benefit from this program you can find more information here on the BC Government website: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022HLTH0120-000589

Take The Mental Health Wellness Challenge!

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To register contact Marie Ponting – Email: marie.ponting@mennoplace.ca  Phone: 604-851-7399 or Jeanette Lee – Email: jeanette.lee@mennoplace.ca  Phone: 604-851-1343 to sign up and get your bingo card.

Congratulations on Your Retirement!

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Congratulations to Ursula Batke, Receptionist at Menno Home and Debbie Marshall, HCA at Menno Hospital on their recent retirements. These amazing women were dedicated and loved by both their colleagues and the residents alike.

We wish them all the best in their new stage of life!

SafeCare BC Member Survey

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Take the survey at www.safecarebc.ca/survey and enter for a chance to win s $100 gift card or tickets to the Hearts and Hands conference. Survey closes May 20th.

Vaccination Webinar with Dr. Penny Ballem

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On April 28 at 12:30pm, SafeCare BC will be hosting a webinar with Dr. Penny Ballem to talk about immunity, COVID-19 vaccines, and why it’s so important to have a booster dose, as the province opens. This webinar is free and open to any staff who want to attend.

Dr. Penny Ballem will be joining the vaccine education team at SafeCare BC to talk to our members about immunity, COVID-19 vaccines, and why it’s so important to have a booster dose as the province opens up.

Dr. Ballem has been the Chair of the Board of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) since 2019, as well as being a clinical professor of medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. She has had a 35-year career as a health leader and academic clinician in British Columbia. Most recently, she was appointed to lead BC’s hugely successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

To register for the event, please click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vaccination-webinar-with-dr-penny-ballem-tickets-317730349027

AP 3.18 Sick Leave Policy Update

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Changes to Employment Standards Act (ESA) – 5 Paid Sick Days

The BC government has amended the Employment Standards Act (ESA) to expand the availability of paid personal illness or injury leave to cover all employees, including casual employees, after 90 consecutive days of employment. The amendments became effective March 31, 2022 and a notice went out on the Menno Place HR Bulletin Vol. 2022.06 on April 12, 2022.

In order to stay well-informed, the Sick Leave Policy will be assigned to you through a link from Surge Learning in the next few weeks. Please read and sign off on this policy so you are well aware of the new regulations.

Thank you.

Jeanette Lee
Director, Human Resources
Menno Place

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – Hospital E2 – April 26, 2022

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APRIL 26, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

All other updates are found on www.MennoPlaceStaff.com

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

MENNO HOSPITAL E2: SCENARIO 3 (April 26, 2022)

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 12 Active COVID positive residents (11 off isolation)

  • Symptomatic residents and residents who test positive are placed on isolation/droplet precautions.
  • Staff required to wear goggles on affected unit.
  • Active screening for staff and residents twice a day
  • Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
  • Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped
  • An Outbreak response lead will be assigned to E2 Hospital
  • Social visitation is on hold. Essential visit may continue.

 

Volunteer Week 2022 #EmpathyinAction

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It’s been two years since we had to close our doors to our precious volunteers and we’re thrilled to welcome back such an integral part of our team and community! Our volunteers help residents thrive socially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Welcome back and thank you for putting #EmpathyInAction!

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Congratulations on 3 upcoming Retirements!

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Congratulations to the following three Menno Place employees who will be retiring in the month of May!

 

Ursula Batke – Menno Home Receptionist

Thank you to Ursula for over 15 years of service at Menno Home! Ursula was hired on May 1, 2007 and has been the wonderful “first face” to those who visit on West 1. Her colleagues appreciate her greetings with a warm smile and her attention to detail in her work. Ursula’s last day at work will be May 3rd. Please join us to wish Ursula all the best in her retirement!

 

 

 

Debbie Marshall – Menno Hospital Health Care Assistant
Thank you to Debbie for over 27 years of service at Menno Hospital! Debbie has been a wonderful team player to her colleagues and a warm smile and comfort to our residents. Her colleagues appreciate her positive attitude and her dedication to her work. Debbie’s last day of work will be May 4th. Please join us to wish Debbie many wonderful years of retirement!

 

 

Muti Dincer-Rahimoglu – Menno Home Food Services
Thank you to Muti for over 18 years of service in the Menno Home Kitchen! Muti has been a dedicated, hard working team player in the Menno Home kitchen and the residents benefited from her faithful service and the smiles she brought to them all these years! Muti’s last day of work is May 20th. Please join us in wishing Muti all the best in her retirement!

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – April 14, 2022

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APRIL 14, 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: Monitoring is complete!

Everything returns to usual COVID-era protocols. Dining and activities are open and visitors are welcome.

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MENNO HOME W1: Enhanced Monitoring (April 7, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 5  (0 STAFF/ 5 RESIDENTS)

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff and residents
  • Staff are cohorted and will use separate break rooms
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • Communal dining and group activities stop
  • Residents who test positive are isolated
  • Social visits can continue

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MENNO HOSPITAL E2: ENHANCED MONITORING (April 11, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 3  (0 STAFF/ 3 RESIDENTS)

  • Active screening twice a day for staff and residents
  • Staff entering the unit MUST wear masks and Goggles (Please ensure your team is aware of this.)
  • Communal dining and group activities are stopped
  • Essential and social visits continue as before
  • Continue with Admission and transfer
  • Cohort staff to East 2. Staff can continue to use main entrance provided that meticulous handwashing is done.

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

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 5 (0 STAFF / 5 RESIDENTS)

The residents who tested positive are self-isolating. There are no other changes for Primrose Gardens at this time.

  • Staff and residents will be screened twice a day
  • The dining room remains open
  • Recreation activities continue
  • Visitors are welcome

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PAVILION: SELF-MONITORING – Scenario 1 (April 7, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 (1 STAFF / 0 RESIDENTS)

There are no changes for Pavilion residents at this time. The dining room and activities stay open and visitors are welcome.