Janet Bergen, our Executive Director of Care Services is Retiring

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Janet Bergen, Executive Director, Care Services is Retiring

We thank Janet Bergen for her leadership of the nursing team at Menno Home and Menno Hospital. Janet returned to Menno Place in 2018 as the Executive Director Care Services, retiring September 30, 2020. Janet previously served here side by side with many of you on the nursing team. Her primary focus  here was promoting Resident and Family Centered Care which was central to her calling. Thank you to Janet for your dedication and loyalty to both the residents and staff at Menno Place. Your heart for people, for God’s calling as a nurse and for your care of seniors did not go unnoticed. We thank you for your faithful service here at Menno Place and wish you joy in your new season of life.

Message from Janet Bergen:

To staff in all departments, the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team, the Executive Team, and contractors:

It has been my great privilege to work with such an exceptional team at Menno Place over the past few years. I am so grateful for my experiences as I have watched you grow and step up to the challenges providing quality care to all residents no matter what their background, language, or disposition.  As I have watched from afar over the past few months, I have been impressed with what you have achieved in these unparalleled times. The challenges will inevitably continue but you have endured, and I am in awe!

My greatest joy came from wandering halls and departments and learning to know your names, about your families, your joys and struggles and witnessing your deep commitment to your work. Service, sacrifice and building community is so essential to make a workplace a location where one wants to come back to and contribute in an ongoing way.

While I am saddened to leave this extraordinary place, I leave with the need to continue to provide care and support to my parents; the very things that you do so well! You have given me ideas and inspired me to do what I can to make their lives as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

I wish you all the best in the coming weeks and months as you move forward and assist Menno Place in sustaining a direction that exemplifies the Mission, Vision and Values that have stood the test of time.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve during my tenure as Executive Director, Care Services.

In gratitude,

Janet Bergen

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Effective immediately, there will be active screening for COVID-19 symptoms at beginning and during your shift. Please see your supervisor for details.

Kim Scott,
Infection Control Lead

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CORky’s Back! Health & Safety Audit Sept 14 -17

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We’re all responsible for a safe work environment!

September 14th to 17th, Menno Place will be having our annual Health & Safety Audit.

Auditors can ask any team member COR questions about safety at Menno Place. Let’s all be ready!

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

RESPONSIBILITY

Q: CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES?

A:

  • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
  • Follow establish 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: IS THERE A PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS ARE MEETING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS?

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

 

PPE & EQUIPMENT

Q: WHEN WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO USE PPE, HAVE THEY BEEN TRAINED IN THE USE, MAINTENANCE AND LIMITATIONS OF IT?

A: Yes, there is training in orientation. Managers train their staff in the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

 

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

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

 

EDUCATION

Q: DOES THE EMPLOYER HAVE A FORMAL ORIENTATION?

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

 

Q: ARE WRITTEN SAFE WORK PROCEDURES READLY AVAILABLE TO WORKERS?

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

 

EMERGENCY

Q: DO YOU 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. We have regular emergency training drills for leaders and team members.

 

REPORTING

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

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

 

Q: DO YOU 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!

 

CORky’s Back! Health & Safety Audit Sept 14 -17

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We’re all responsible for a safe work environment!

September 14th to 17th, Menno Place will be having our annual Health & Safety Audit.

Auditors can ask any team member COR questions about safety at Menno Place. Let’s all be ready!

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

RESPONSIBILITY

Q: CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES?

A:

  • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
  • Follow establish 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: IS THERE A PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS ARE MEETING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS?

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

 

PPE & EQUIPMENT

Q: WHEN WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO USE PPE, HAVE THEY BEEN TRAINED IN THE USE, MAINTENANCE AND LIMITATIONS OF IT?

A: Yes, there is training in orientation. Managers train their staff in the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

 

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

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

 

EDUCATION

Q: DOES THE EMPLOYER HAVE A FORMAL ORIENTATION?

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

 

Q: ARE WRITTEN SAFE WORK PROCEDURES READLY AVAILABLE TO WORKERS?

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

 

EMERGENCY

Q: DO YOU 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. We have regular emergency training drills for leaders and team members.

 

REPORTING

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

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

 

Q: DO YOU 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!

ALL STAFF: Mandatory Training

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MEMO: PG, TW & TE Isolation Period Lifted Sunday, Aug 30

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Menno Place Memo

To: All Residents, Staff & Families of Menno Place
Re: Primrose Gardens, Terrace West & Terrace East Self-Isolation Period Lifted Sunday, August 30th, 2020
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2020

As of Saturday, August 29th, NO residents of Primrose Gardens and Terrace West Independent Living Apartments and Terrace East Assisted Living Apartments have tested positive or are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. 

The self isolation period for these residents will be lifted on Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at 9:00am. 

  • Residents are permitted to leave their suites and go outdoors if they are feeling well.
  • Masks must be worn in indoor public spaces, and outdoors if a physical distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained. Residents, family and friends are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors on the Menno Place campus as long as they remain 6 feet apart. 
  • Registered Visitors of Primrose Gardens and Terrace West may resume their visits and deliveries as before. Indoor masks and hand hygiene required. 
  • Residents of Primrose Gardens, Terrace West & Terrace East may resume walks to Mill Lake, shopping, appointments, and short visits to family members’ homes as before. Masks must be worn and a physical distance of 6 feet must be maintained. Any gatherings off campus may not be larger than 50 people. We encourage residents not to attend large gatherings if possible. 
  • Meals in the dining room will resume next week. Invitations will be issued as before. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

  • Your safe, physically distanced outdoor visit on the Menno Place campus is a no-touch visit. No holding hands, shaking hands, back rubbing, hugging, kissing, or touching. 
  • Every visitor is expected to practice hand hygiene. You should bring your own hand sanitizer with you so that you can clean your hands before and after your visit with your loved one.
  • Only Registered Visitors may enter the apartment buildings. You must wear your ID badge to enter. There are NO visitors inside Terrace East. If a visitor needs to use the restroom, there is a porta-potty available near Terrace East at the Living Waters Garden. You must hand-sanitize after use.
  • Residents: If you are going off of the Menno Place campus, keep yourself safe. Avoid crowds and practice hand hygiene. Always bring a mask and a personal sized hand sanitizer with you. Minimize the number of indoor events you go to each week (once per week is a reasonable number). Keep a physical distance of 6 feet between you and others. Sharing car rides should only be done with masks on. 
  • Continue to Self-Screen and report any symptoms to staff immediately:

Self-Screening Questions

Do you have new onset of any of these symptoms:

Fever Sore throat or painful swallowing Muscle aches
Cough Loss of sense of smell Fatigue
Shortness of breath Loss of sense of taste Nausea and/or vomiting
Headache Loss of appetite Diarrhea
Chills Runny nose

Do you have any of these risk factors?

Been in close contact with anyone diagnosed with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or anyone who has been to the US in the past two weeks?
Been advised to self-isolate or quarantine at home by public health or a medical doctor/nurse?
Been in hospital for more than 12 hours?

Thank you for your patience and compliance during this self isolation period. If you have any questions, please contact Manager of Community Enrichment for Menno Place Apartments, Cheryl Dawes, at cheryl.dawes@mennoplace.ca or 604-851-4020.

All other protocols for Pavilion Independent Living and Long Term Care in Menno Home & Hospital remain unchanged.

Karen Biggs
CEO, Menno Place 

P.S. Have you found our Family & Friends website? For information and updates, go to: www.MennoPlaceLife.com

For information and discussion with others whose loved one lives at Menno Place, please ask to join the Menno Place Family & Friends Facebook Group.

CORky’s Back! Health & Safety Audit Sept 14 -17

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