Staff Parking Notice

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Now that visitors have returned to our campus, you are reminded that staff are not to park:

  • in visitor parking spots within the campus parking lots. Thanks for thinking of our visitors who may not be as mobile as you are and need the parking spots closer to the building entrances.
  • on Primrose Street or Brundige Ave in “resident only” parking. This parking is reserved for residents and their visitors which is increasing with the sunny weather. Private care workers and delivery services also use this parking when providing services to residents in the Apartments.

Thank you!

-Menno Place Leadership

WorkSafe BC COR certified!

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We did it Again! COR Occupational Health and Safety Audit Result = 95%

Between May 3 – 6, 2021 Menno Home and Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety Programs were audited by an external auditor to ensure we meet and exceed the safety requirements of WorkSafe BC. This is a voluntary audit that Menno Place does annually and requires an 80% pass. We are please to receive a Certificate of Recognition (COR) with a 95% result! This is a great result considering the tumultuous year we have gone through with COVID – 19.

Thank you to the 41 team members who met with the auditor and answered his questions around safety at Menno Place. A special thank you to the Menno Home, Hospital and Apartments Joint Occupational Health Committees for their input and to Pearl Nucich and Jessy Manhas for collecting the data required and scheduling all the interviews!

It’s Mother’s Day!

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It’s Mother’s Day! We wish all of the mothers at Menno a day of celebration. We also recognize that this day is not always an easy one, or one of celebration. We are thinking of all of you today, no matter what the day brings. Blessings.

 

REMINDER: One Active Screening per Shift

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Effective late last week, staff are only required to be actively screened at the beginning of their shift. The mid-shift screening is no longer required.

Day of Mourning – April 28

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Across Canada, April 28 is recognized as the Day of Mourning. On this day, we acknowledge those who have died, or suffered serious injury or illness in the workplace.

This past year has been a challenging one for healthcare workers—the physical, mental and emotional toll, both direct and indirect, has been immense.Today, we acknowledge those whose lives have been lost over the past year, and those who are recovering from serious illness and injury. Together, we remember, mourn, and heal.

Visit www.dayofmourning.bc.ca to leave a note for a fallen worker and view a list of online ceremonies you can attend.

SafeCare BC and its partners have developed several resources to help you through these difficult times.

  • Care for Caregivers – an online platform of free mental health resources
  • Care to Speak – a free, confidential peers support chat for healthcare workers
  • Crisis Line – If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the distress service at 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE),or call your local crisis centre.

 

CORky’s Back! Health & Safety Audit May 3 – 6

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We’re all responsible for safety at work!

May 3 – 6, Menno Place will be having our annual COR Health & Safety Audit.

You may be asked to meet with the auditor. Let’s all be ready!

Strengthen your COR knowledge by reviewing these safety questions and answers:

RESPONSIBILITY

Q: WHAT ARE MY HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES AT WORK?

A:

  • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
  • Follow established safe work procedures
  • Use protective equipment, devices and clothing
  • Don’t engage in horseplay
  • Report unsafe conditions, equipment and acts
  • Don’t work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Work with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
  • Cooperate with WorkSafeBC

 

Q: DO CONTRACTORS HAVE HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS?

A: Yes, they sign a health and safety contract before working on the Menno Place campus.

 

PPE & EQUIPMENT

Q: HAVE I BEEN TRAINED IN THE USE OF PPE?

A: Yes, there is training in orientation and ongoing training on Surge Learning.

 

Q: DO I KNOW WHAT TO DO IF I ENCOUNTER BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT?

A: Yes. Use the tag-out process to have the equipment removed and repaired.

 

EDUCATION

Q: DOES THE EMPLOYER HAVE A FORMAL SAFETY ORIENTATION?

A: Yes, this happens for all new staff, all newly-transferred employees and all who are returning after a lengthy absence.

 

Q: WHERE DO I FIND SAFE WORK PROCEDURES?

A: They are available in each department and through SharePoint.

 

EMERGENCY

Q: DO I KNOW HOW TO CONTACT FIRST AID?

A: Yes. Through training in Orientation and signage on OHS bulletin boards.

 

Q: HAS TRAINING BEEN GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A LEAD IN AN EMERGENCY?

A: Yes. Leaders and team members have regular emergency training drills.

 

REPORTING

Q: IS THERE A SYSTEM FOR ME TO REPORT UNSAFE / UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES? 

A: Yes. Report to supervisor or submit a WorxHub request.

 

Q: DO I KNOW HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OR AN ACCIDENT?

A: Complete Near Miss or Incident report.

 

LEADERSHIP

Q: ARE MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS LEADING BY EXAMPLE?

 

Q: ARE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS COMMUNICATED TO WORKERS?

 

COVID-19

Q: DOES MENNO PLACE HAVE A COVID-19 EMERGENCY PLAN? 

A: Yes.

 

…Remember, safety is no accident!