Relaxing Some of the COVID Guidelines

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With the recent completion of fourth dose vaccination clinics in the Apartments along with reduced COVID outbreaks and the relaxing of public health oversight in Independent Living we have started to relax some of the COVID guidelines in all four apartment buildings. This is good news as it means we can reopen some things that have been closed for a long time.

Here are the changes effective June 6, 2022:

  • Canada Post resumes service! Mail is now being delivered to each resident’s personal mailbox each day. The mailbox number is the same as the apartment number. If you have any questions, or if you need a key, please let reception know.
  • Guest meals available – You can now purchase guest meals to enjoy in your apartment with visitors. Call reception to order your meals and we will deliver them up to you. (Guests are not permitted to come into the dining room.)
  • More bus trips – We’re allowed to combine residents from different buildings on the same bus trip which means we can take more trips. This month there’s a trip to Krause Berry Farm, another to White Rock and we’re going shopping. Sign up with reception to reserve your spot.
  • More flexible dining room seating – We are no longer required to seat tenants by floor. If you would like to inquire about changing your seating assignment please contact reception. We may not be able to accommodate all requests. Unvaccinated tenants will also be welcomed back into the dining room.

Here’s what stays the same:

  • If you test positive for COVID you must isolate in your apartment. One of the LEAs (Tamara or Judith) will follow up with you.
  • All staff and visitors are still required to wear a mask in all resident areas.
  • Masks are optional for tenants.
  • Guest suites and room rentals remain closed and will stay closed all summer.

Unvaccinated Visitors Allowed in Independent Buildings

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With the recent completion of  fourth dose vaccination clinics in the Apartments along with reduced COVID outbreaks and the relaxing of public health oversight in Independent Living we have started to relax some of the COVID guidelines.

Effective  June 6, 2022 unvaccinated visitors and service providers will be permitted to enter any of the independent living buildings – Terrace West, Pavilion and Primrose Gardens.

The following protocols will be in place:

  • Guests and service providers will not have to screen in upon arrival.
  • The sign in sheets will be removed.
  • Masks must still be worn in all common areas.
  • Unvaccinated guests and service providers are not permitted in Terrace East, Menno Home or Menno Hospital.
  • Unvaccinated guests who choose to park on Primrose Street will need to walk around the building to the Terrace West entrance.

If you have any questions please contact the receptionist in your building.

All 3 of the Menno Place chaplains are retiring

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Click to fill out a form to share your encouragement, blessing, gratitude for their ministry on the Menno Place campus.

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Menno Place is preparing for Accreditation in October 2022

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ACCREDITATION – THE 5 ‘Ws’

Menno Home and Hospital (long-term care) are preparing for an Accreditation Survey with Accreditation Canada (www.Accreditation.ca). Terrace East (Assisted Living) will follow in the next year. Independent Living is awaiting the results of a similar survey through Engage BC’s Assurity program (https://engageseniors.ca/assurity). We are currently accredited with Exemplary Standing through Accreditation Canada.

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. Our staff will stay connected by attending your team huddles, reading  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.

  1. Population focus: Work with my community to anticipate and meet our needs
  2. Accessibility: Give me timely and equitable services
  3. Safety: Keep me sage
  4. Work-life: Take care of those who take care of me
  5. Client-centred services: Partner with me and my family in our care
  6. Continuity of services: Coordinate my care across the continuum
  7. Appropriateness: Do the right think to achieve the best results
  8. Efficiency: Make the best use of resources

Watch for these themes to come in future bulletins.

Memorial Livestream & Butterfly Release 2022

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Join Menno Place in honouring the precious lives of those who’ve passed away between September 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022.

June 10th, 2022

Memorial Livestream | 2 pm

Butterfly Release Livestream | 3pm

The Menno Place Remembers Memorial Service will be led by our chaplains, Ingrid Schultz, John Dyck, and Ingrid Stahl. The service will be livestreamed across campus and here on our website. Due to continued Covid restrictions, the Butterfly Release program will also be livestreamed.

We hope you will join us for these virtual events.

CLICK HERE for details on how to join us online!

Would you like to release a butterfly?

Reserve your butterfly for pick up! The first 100 people to register will be able to pick up a butterfly. One butterfly can be issued per family unit. Pick up location is Courtyard gate on June 10th from 2pm – 3pm. You may wish to release your butterfly in a quiet location on campus with your family or in memory of a loved one.

RESERVE YOUR BUTTERFLY

There are robotic cats making a huge difference around Menno Place!

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Check out this darling robotic cat! The residents LOVE her!

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Another Great Outcome!

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From May 2 – 5, 2022 Menno Place was audited by the BC Municipal Safety Association to determine the status of our Occupational Health and Safety Program. This is a voluntary audit that Menno Place chooses to have done each year to ensure we meet and exceed the safety standards required by WorkSafeBC.

We are very pleased that we passed with flying colors – with a final score of 94%! This is an exceptional outcome, considering the extra staffing challenges and safety requirements we have gone through this past year.

Thanks to all our team members, supervisors, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members, and the entire leadership team for your dedication and commitment to Safety at Menno Place!

Come Join Us for the Summer!

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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.

Memorial Livestream & Butterfly Release 2022 Save the Date

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Mark your calendars for the Menno Place Memorial Livestream & Butterfly Release on Friday, June 10 at 2:00pm and 3:00pm, where we’ll be honouring those who have passed since September 2021. More details about the livestream and how you can participate in this remembrance event will be available soon!

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Happy Nurses Week!

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Thank you, Long-Term Care and Assisted Living RN’s and LPN’s for your extraordinary service!

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