This monthly resource brings together practical tools, reflection prompts, and meaningful guidance to help staff invest in their health, finances, relationships, and personal growth. The September 2026 issue focuses on Wealth & Well-Being. Read the inaugural edition today!
For parking and event info go to: https://mennoplacelife.com/family-and-friends-stay-in-touch/save-the-date-grandparents-day-2026/
Harvest Raffle tickets will be available to purchase in person in the courtyard at Grandparents Day, credit card only, no cash or cheques.
One ticket could win a handmade heirloom quilt, with an Early Bird draw for a Chef’s Plate dinner for 4 at Primrose Gardens. Proceeds from every ticket sold support recreation and chaplaincy for Independent Living residents.
Learn more and buy your tickets today: https://www.mennoplace.ca/raffle/
Summer is almost done but there’s still time to fit in a delightful outing celebrating Grandparents Day at Menno Place.
Resident Care Experience is one of our Accreditation Themes. It focuses to ensure residents’ needs are met by providing safe and reliable individualized care.
You can download the full version by clicking here: Accreditation 2026 #6: Resident Care Experience Pt. 2
ROP 1 – Suicide Risk Prevention and Safe Environment
Surveyor Question: How does Menno Place ensure a safe and secure environment for residents at risk of self-harm or suicide?
Answer: Menno Place follows established suicide risk policies and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment, including routine safety checks, environmental assessments, and enhanced monitoring when required.
ROP 2 – Suicide Risk Assessment and Referral
Surveyor Question: What happens when a resident screens positive for suicide risk?
Answer: Residents who screen positive for suicide risk are referred to a qualified professional, such as the Social Worker, for assessment. Appropriate interventions, monitoring, referrals, and safety plans are implemented based on the assessed level of risk.
ROP 3 – Individualized Safety Planning
Surveyor Question: How are individualized safety plans developed for residents at risk of suicide or self-harm?
Answer: Individualized safety plans are developed based on the resident’s goals, abilities, preferences, and level of risk. Care plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted as resident needs change.
ROP 4 – Information Sharing During Care Transitions
Surveyor Question: How are residents and families provided with the information they need during care transitions?
Answer: Residents and families receive information and support throughout care transitions, including move-in meetings, orientation resources, the Resident Handbook, and ongoing communication with the care team.
ROP 5 – Information Transfer at Care Transitions
Surveyor Question: How does the team ensure information is transferred accurately and in a timely manner during transitions of care?
Answer: Relevant resident information is communicated effectively during transfers through a combination of verbal reports, electronic health records, and written documentation to support continuity of care.
ROP 6 – Infusion Pump Safety
Surveyor Question: What processes are in place to support infusion pump safety?
Answer: Not applicable to Menno Place.
Please be advised that there will be an internet outage on August 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this time, GoldCare may not be accessible unless you are already logged in.
Please ensure that any call‑ins to the Hospital Staffing Office are made before 1:00 p.m.
The Menno Home staffing team will remain available to manage after‑hours call‑ins until the internet connection is restored at 4:00 p.m.
If you require assistance during this period, please contact the staffing office at 604.851.1345 EXT: 2465.
Date: August 27, 2026
To: Pavilion, Terrace West & Terrace East Residents
Re: Notice of Elevator Testing / Disruption
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On Wednesday, September 2nd, the elevators are scheduled for the required 5-year service testing. Richmond Elevator will be onsite. There are 5 elevators to test; we expect each test to take about 1 hour. Primrose Gardens and the elevators in Menno Home and Menno Hospital will not be affected.
The approximate times are as follows:
Terrace West: 9:00am – 10:00am
Pavilion: 10:00am – 11:00am (#1)
11:00am – 12:00 noon (#2)
Terrace East: 12:00 noon – 1:00pm (#1)
1:00pm – 2:00pm (#2)
Terrace West Residents: Please plan your schedule around this shutdown as there is only one elevator in your building. Please either come down early, or plan to wait in the bistro until the elevator testing is completed.
Pavilion and Terrace East Residents: You will always have access to one elevator during this testing period.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Thank you to all staff who participated in our survey about how lost essential resident items have impacted you, your work and your residents. We appreciate your insights as we look into options to help make this process easier.
As promised we did a draw from all respondents who provided their contact information. A random number generator was used to select the winner.
Sharlene – please check your email. You will see an email from Claire with the link to claim your prize.
