Health Care Aide Appreciation Day
Pizza will be served to all staff 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | 11:00 PM – Midnight.
Reminder: Go Paper-Free with Your Pension Statements
Go paper-free and you can access your pension information securely, anytime.
Happy Care Aide Professionals Day – October 18th!
Thank you for all the moments of care, the smiles you share, and the love you bring to your work each day. You make a world of difference!
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you?: Cyber Month week 3
It isn’t always obvious when someone is trying to trick you online. From text messages that look like they’re from your bank to phone calls that sound like they might be from your boss, staying ahead of phishing is all about being vigilant.
Week 3 of Cyber Month is all about helping you recognize evolving cyber threats and how to stay ahead of them. We’ll discuss how taking a few simple steps today helps protect your identity and finances now and down the road.
Phishing, smishing, and vishing
Phishing messages are designed to make you react quickly – either negatively or positively – so cyber criminals can attempt to steal your money or information. They are often disguised as emails, text messages (smishing), phone calls (vishing) and even direct messages (DMs) on social media from places or people you trust – like a delivery company, your bank, a friend, and even your job. They may threaten you by insisting that you need to click a link to get out trouble or offer you a deal that’s too good to be true if you give up sensitive information. But acting on suspicious messages can cause you to lose your finance or even your identity.
This week, we’ll discuss how to identify suspicious messages and delete them, how to report texts by forwarding them to 7726 (SPAM), and when to be cautious and hang up on suspicious calls so future you will thank you.
AI and sophisticated threats
Artificial intelligence can help us achieve things faster than ever before, like summarizing research, detailing important meetings, and even writing funny song lyrics for friends. Unfortunately, cyber criminals are using it too. AI generated phishing messages, deepfake voice calls, and even realistic fake videos are making it harder than ever to tell what’s real and what isn’t.
The good news is that you don’t need to outsmart robots (yet) – you just need to be a little more skeptical online. This week, we’ll discuss how to spot the signs of AI generated text, images, and videos and how cyber criminals are using new technology to make their scams more believable. We’ll explore how staying cautious today can even help you outsmart tomorrow’s most complicated scams.
Looking ahead
Cyber threats are evolving, but so is your knowledge! Take time this week to learn more about spotting suspicious messages, AI generated content, and how to protect your digital identity. With a few simple steps, your future self will thank you for not clicking that phishing message and getting your hopes up for that fake vacation.
Paper Incident Forms No longer Accepted
To: All Menno Place Staff
Date: October 14, 2025
Re: Paper Incident Forms are No longer Accepted
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This is a reminder to all staff that that paper incident forms, near misses, or other workplace hazard reports are no longer accepted. Moving forward, all incident reporting must be completed via QRM (Quality Risk Management system) on Surge.
A quick guide on where to report incidents based on location (LTC/AL/IL) can be found here: https://mennoplacestaff.com/paper-reports-no-longer-accepted/
Full instructions are here: https://mennoplacestaff.com/surge-qrm-announcement/
To access the QRM go to iLinks > Surge > QRM.
Work Life Pulse Survey: Task for all staff
Each team will work on an action plan based on the feedback from the Work Life Pulse survey.
October is Occupational Therapy Month!
This month, we celebrate our incredible Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists (PTs), and the entire Rehab. Team for the essential role they play in supporting our residents’ independence, mobility, and overall well-being.
Your compassion, creativity, and dedication make a world of difference — helping residents regain confidence, adapt to challenges, and live life to the fullest. We truly appreciate all that you do each day!
💛 Appreciation Wall Launch – Friday, October 10 at 10 AM
To show our gratitude, we’re bringing up an Appreciation Wall outside the Learning Centre, in the hallway leading to the Hospital Chapel.
We invite all staff to stop by and use the blue post-its to leave a message of appreciation or a note of thanks for our amazing Rehab Team.
Let’s take this opportunity to celebrate their commitment and the positive impact they bring to Menno Place every single day!
World Mental Health Day – October 10th
In the spirit of World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that mental well-being is an essential part of our overall health. There are times in life when we may be managing more than workplace stressors — when it would be helpful to talk with a friend, reach out for support, or seek professional care.
If you ever find yourself not feeling quite like yourself, please remember: you are not alone. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
We invite you to listen to two of our very own team members as they bravely share their personal journeys and insights on mental health:
🎧 Podcast 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgD9p_8kgjU
🎧 Podcast 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8FKvaq61M8
Let’s continue to foster a workplace and community where compassion, understanding, and open conversations about mental health are part of how we care for one another — every day, not just on October 10th.
The Great British Columbia Shake Out – October 16, 2025
On Thursday, October 16 at 10:17am, Menno Place will be participating in the annual Great British Columbia Shake Out.
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 Menno TV) 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 Shake Out
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
Welcome to Randy Turingan – Payroll Business Partner
Please join me in welcoming Randy as our Payroll Business Partner. He will begin his role on October 14th.
