Welcome to Adrienne – Interim Director, People and Culture
Please join me in welcoming our newest team member – Adrienne Alford, Interim Director, People and Culture.
October – Be CYBERSAFE – AVOID PHISHING SCAMS
Protect your information from scams impersonating government and law enforcement agencies
Cyber criminals are advancing in their phishing scams by using various tactics to trick victims into believing that a scam is legitimate. A common tactic used is impersonating a government or law enforcement agency. Cyber criminals impersonate these agencies to trick people into offering personal information or money. Cyber criminals often use a phone call, email or text message to connect with their victims and use company or personal information (found on company websites or personal social platforms) to make the contact seem trustworthy. It is important to spot the signs of these crafty phishing scams and how you can best protect yourself from losing personal information or money.
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
October – Be CYBERSAFE – Unique Passwords
It is important to use unique passwords and passphrases for each of your accounts to protect your accounts from cyber attacks like credential stuffing . Credential stuffing is a common scam used by cyber criminals to easily gain access to multiple accounts belonging to a single user. It’s important to protect your accounts and know the steps to take if you become a victim of a credential stuffing attack.
Take the Wellness Report Survey
Change how we approach wellness in the workplace, together with a 30 min survey.
Together, let’s take the first step to a healthier workplace with The Wellness Report Survey. From now until the end of the month, we invite you to take this 30-minute survey.
This confidential and anonymous survey will help us get a comprehensive view of our organization’s health. We’ll be able to look at what’s working well and where we need to focus on improvements. And most importantly, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself with a personal wellness assessment that covers physical, financial and mental elements.
Follow this link to get started: https://thewellnessreport.ca/8228986/
Participation is voluntary. But if you participate, you’ll have a chance to win one of forty $50 Amazon gift cards.*
You certainly have some questions about the survey and why you should participate. You’ll find information and more details about The Wellness Report on the registration site.
If you have additional questions, please let your manager know.
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October – Be CYBERSAFE
Your online accounts contain a lot of information about you. Make sure that the information stays where you want it to by keeping your accounts secure.
October Surge Learning
As we step into October you might be thinking about Thanksgiving but you should also be thinking about this month’s Surge learning. Did you know a new module gets assigned to most teams each month? October is a great time to get caught up so you don’t have a stack of homework to do at the end of the year. Use the ilinks on mennoplacestaff.com to access the Surge learning portal and find your assigned class.