Easter Colouring Contest Winners!

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Congratulations to the winners of the Easter colouring contest draw:

  • Addison, age 10, daughter of Tracey Grant
  • Konrad, age 7, son of Tamara Stasich
  • Madeleine, age 6, granddaughter of Gaby Delome

In addition, there were such great entries that the Health and Wellness Committee decided to give a participation prize to all entrants. Parents and grandparents can collect the kid’s prizes from Jeanette Lee. Thank you to all participants for adding some joy and smiles to our day and Happy Easter to all!

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – April 13, 2022

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APRIL 13, 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 W1: Enhanced Monitoring (April 7, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 RESIDENT

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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MENNO HOME E1: ENHANCED MONITORING (April 5, 2022)

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4  (3 STAFF/ 1 RESIDENT)

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff and residents
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • No changes for residents – dining room stays open
  • Visitors are welcome

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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.

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – April 12, 2022

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APRIL 12, 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 HOSPITAL E2: ENHANCED MONITORING (April 11, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 2 RESIDENTS

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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MENNO HOME E1: ENHANCED MONITORING (April 5, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 STAFF

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4  (3 STAFF/ 1 RESIDENT)

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff and residents
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • No changes for residents – dining room stays open
  • Visitors are welcome

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

NO NEW CASES

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4  (0 STAFF/ 4 RESIDENT)

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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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.

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – April 8, 2022

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APRIL 8, 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 W1: Enhanced Monitoring (April 7, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 3 RESIDENTS

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4  (0 STAFF/ 4 RESIDENT)

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 HOME E1: SELF MONITORING (April 5, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 STAFF

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 3  (2 STAFF/ 1 RESIDENT)

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff and residents
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • No changes for residents – dining room stays open
  • Visitors are welcome

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

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1

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.

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – April 6, 2022

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APRIL 6, 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: SELF MONITORING (April 5, 2022)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1 STAFF

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 3  (2 STAFF/ 1 RESIDENT)

Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for  staff or residents
  • Staff must wear goggles in addition to masks
  • No changes for residents – dining room stays open
  • Visitors are welcome

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

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 2

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4 (0 STAFF / 4 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)

NEW POSITIVE CASES = 1

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.

4th COVID Booster Coming to Menno Place

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We are excited to hear that Dr. Bonnie Henry has promised a 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose for those 70 and older as well as for vulnerable individuals.

Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on April 5th that a fourth shot will be provided to those who are considered clinically extremely vulnerable. “This is a really important measure for us, said Dr. Bonnie Henry. “We know that the older we are, the sooner the [COVID-19] antibodies will wane”.

We expect that the fourth dose will be made available to the residents and tenants at Menno Place during the month of April.

A fourth dose is not being recommended at this time for the remainder of the population.

Proof of Vaccination Still Required for Visiting

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As you may have heard, it was announced yesterday that as of Friday April 8th, the BC vaccine passport will no longer be required. Meaning that as of Friday anyone will be permitted to go to restaurants, movie theatres, indoor concert and sports venues, and anywhere else that the provincial vaccine card was previously required.

It is important to note however, that there have not been any changes announced for the requirements to visit in Long Term Care and Assisted Living.

As such, proof of vaccination will continue to be required in order to gain entry to visit residents and tenants at Menno Place.

If you are planning to visit a resident or tenant, please be prepared to show your proof of vaccination along with verifying identification to the screener upon arrival. If you do not have a vaccine passport, you may show your vaccine card or other documentation as proof.

Please also note that masking and rapid testing protocols remain unchanged at this time.

The First Cohort of Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) are Graduating!

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Congratulations to the HCSWs who are currently graduating from the Health Care Aid program sponsored through the Health Care Access Program!

Here are two of the grads, Lifta Daniels and Sherry Puittinen from Menno Home. They are both excited about getting started in their new careers at Menno Home.

If you are interested in applying for the Health Care Access Program you can find more information by clicking here.

Easter Colouring Contest

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The Health and Wellness Committee is sponsoring an Easter colouring contest for kids and the young at heart.

To Enter:

  • Download a colouring sheet using the links below and get colouring.
  • Fill out the contact info at the bottom of the colouring sheet.
  • Return your completed page to Jeanette Lee by 4pm on Wednesday April 13th to be entered into the draw for a prize!

Click on the images below to download a full size PDF of the colouring pages.

                 

 

 

 

Rapid Tests Available For All 18 and Older

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It’s time for everyone to get their free rapid tests. Starting Wednesday, March 23, 2022, everyone in Canada aged 18 or older can pick up free rapid test at their local pharmacy. Pick up a test kit while you are feeling well so you’ll have it on hand if you develop symptoms.

Read more here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022HLTH0095-000409