All 3 Chaplains are retiring in the summer of 2022
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Accreditation Bulletin #1 – The 5 “Ws” – BEE Prepared!
BULLETIN #1 – ACCREDITATION – THE 5 ‘Ws’
WHY
We want to BEE the best! Being accredited allows Menno Place to be measured against world class evidenced based health care standards. The goal is to provide the best healthcare and services to our residents so we can do what we do best: care for and improve lives.
WHEN
Save the Date: Oct 17th to Oct 21st, 2022
These are the dates the Accreditation surveyors will be on site. Preparation is already underway and will continue until then. Stay connected by attending your team huddles, reading the https://mennoplacestaff.com/ updates, and participating in the fun events to come.
WHERE
Onsite at Menno Home and Menno Hospital in all areas of care, services, and support.
Will you BEE prepared?
WHO
Accreditation Canada (AC) is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organization affiliated with Health Standards Organization (HSO), located in Ottawa, Ontario. AC is committed to inspiring people to make positive change that improves the quality of health and social services in Canada and around the world. HSO develops world-class and evidence-based standards, assessment programs, and quality improvement solutions. AC and HSO use a People-centered care philosophy and approach to setting its standards and guiding the accreditation process.
WHAT
The Accreditation Tool is organized into six chapters:
Chapter 1: Governance and Leadership
Addresses criteria assessed by governing bodies and/or leadership teams and defines the standards under which the organization or LTC home’s management operates.
Chapter 2: Delivery of Care Models
Addresses thematic areas related to team management, talent development, work-life, information management, quality improvement and delivery of virtual health services.
Chapter 3: Emergency Disaster Management
Addresses emergency, disaster, and outbreak management, focusing on reducing risk and being prepared to respond to and recover from an emergency, disaster or outbreak that occurs inside or outside of the organization.
Chapter 4: Infection Prevention and Control
Addresses organizational infection prevention and control (IPC) practices that promote a collaborative approach in providing safe and reliable services and preventing transmission of pathogens and health care-associated infections.
Chapter 5: Medication Management
Addresses organizational medication management practices that promote a collaborative approach in providing safe and reliable services.
Chapter 6: Residents’ Care Experience
Focuses on ensuring the needs of LTC home residents are met by providing safe and quality individualized care from competent teams.
These chapters are further broken down into eight quality dimensions that all play a part in providing safe, high-quality care.
- Population focus: Work with my community to anticipate and meet our needs
- Accessibility: Give me timely and equitable services
- Safety: Keep me sage
- Work-life: Take care of those who take care of me
- Client-centred services: Partner with me and my family in our care
- Continuity of services: Coordinate my care across the continuum
- Appropriateness: Do the right think to achieve the best results
- Efficiency: Make the best use of resources
Watch for these themes to come in future bulletins.
Draw to Win one of 10 Registration Tickets for the Hearts and Hands Conference (SafeCareBC) for HCA’s
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HEARTS AND HANDS CONFERENCE – WIN A TICKET TO ATTEND!
The 7th annual Hearts and Hands conference held October 26, 2022 (7:30am – 3:30pm) is the premier event for healthcare assistants in BC, with the goal to CELEBRATE, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE – CLICK HERE
SCROLL DOWN TO ENTER – YOU COULD WIN A TICKET TO THE CONFERENCE!
Menno Place has purchased 10 registration tickets to be distributed across campus! If you are interested in attending this event, fill out the form below!
Deadline for draw is June 30, 2022 at midnight.
Be sure to act fast! The conference is held in Langley on October 26. Included is a delicious breakfast, lunch, fantastic speakers and loads of fun and prizes to be won. And your day at the conference is paid!
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Come Join Us for the Summer
Menno Place is inviting friends and family of our staff and residents to apply for various summer positions funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
Each position is a temporary 8 week full time position funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program (there is a possibility of permanent employment). As with all employees, the worker in this position is required to have a commitment to the vision, mission and values of Menno Place performing duties following Menno Place policies and procedures and ensuring the provision of Resident and Family Centred Care (RFCC) while safeguarding staff and residents.
Each position requires teamwork, communication and cooperation. It is the expectation that the individual contributes to a positive, safe working environment, takes instruction well and cooperates with their supervisor and co-workers. This person manages their time well and participates in continuous quality improvement of services provided.
Please apply if you are interested in any of the following opportunities:
• Food Service Helper
• Accounting Clerk
• Recreation Therapy Assistants
Your resume must clearly state which position you are applying for. All resumes can be sent to recruitment@mennoplace.ca. If you are referred by one of our employees please write their name as well. Learn more about these positions by downloading the info sheet here.
Required: Criminal Record Check, TB screen, COVID-19 vaccination and influenza immunization.
As per the Canada Summer Jobs requirement, the participant must be:
• Between 15-30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
*international students are not eligible.
Volume 2022.07 – Staff working across Menno Place campus & expansion to include Fraser East Cluster
May 7, 2022
To: All Menno Place Staff
Staff working across Menno Place campus & Expansion to include Fraser East Cluster
The Ministry of Health has announced that staff can work across different long-term care and assisted living sites within an expanded cluster. Menno Home, Hospital and Assisted Living are included in the Fraser East Cluster:
- Can only be hired as a casual at the additional site;
- You must let your manager and staffing know if you are activating casual employment at another site;
- This is a temporary measure. Employers could propose restrictions or pre-cautions at any time as directed by the Ministry of Health in the case of an outbreak or other unforeseen circumstances.
- We encourage all staff to get the booster vaccination to reduce the risk of spread between sites.
This does not alter the Single Site Transition Framework agreement and employees with combined FTEs will continue to work the additional FTE.
Take The Mental Health Wellness Challenge!
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.
Volunteer Week 2022 #EmpathyinAction
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!
Congratulations on 3 upcoming Retirements!
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!
Proof of Vaccination Still Required for Visiting
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.