COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 3 – MENNO HOME, APARTMENT ISOLATION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 3, 2021

MENNO HOME

MENNO HOME E2 – COVID OUTBREAK
COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – No change – T=66 (CLICK FOR REPORT)
Point prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.
27 residents are recovered

MENNO HOME W1
No new COVID positives – T=2 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.

*NEW* MENNO HOME W2
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T = 1 staff
COVID testing was done on January 2, 2021 for residents and any staff who were exposed.

*NEW* MENNO HOME E1
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T= 1 staff
COVID testing is complete. We await results.

APARTMENTS ISOLATION

The Apartments have 18 residents on isolation due to COVID-19 exposure – CLICK HERE FOR REPORT

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

MENNO HOME – Postponed due to new COVID exposures and continued droplet precautions.
We have been advised by Fraser Health that vaccinations are not being done on COVID Outbreak or COVID Exposed units in any long-term care homes.

MENNO HOSPITAL  – Completed Dec. 31, 2021

ASSISTED LIVING – TERRACE EAST – Vaccinations with Pfizer-BioNTech completed on Saturday, January 2, 2021

INDEPENDENT LIVING – PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – We are advocating but do not have any confirmation when Independent Living residents will receive vaccination.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

COVID Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Efficacy – How effective is the vaccine after one dose? After two doses?

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS – We know that these protocols continue even after vaccination.

COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 2 – MENNO HOME, APARTMENT ISOLATION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 2, 2021

MENNO HOME

MENNO HOME E2 – COVID OUTBREAK
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive resident – T=66 (CLICK FOR REPORT)
Point prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.
27 residents are recovered

MENNO HOME W1
No new COVID positives – T=2 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing will be done on January 5th – swabs of all residents and staff who are negative.

*NEW* MENNO HOME W2
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T = 1 staff
COVID testing will be done on January 2, 2021 for residents and any staff who were exposed.

*NEW* MENNO HOME E1
We are sad to share that there is one new COVID positive staff member – T= 1 staff
COVID testing is complete. We await results.

MENNO HOSPITAL

Menno Hospital residents were vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on December 31, 2020 with the first dose.

Menno Hospital is not on COVID outbreak or droplet precaution.

APARTMENTS ISOLATION

The Apartments have 18 residents on isolation due to COVID-19 exposure – CLICK HERE FOR REPORT

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

MENNO HOME – Postponed due to new COVID exposures and continued droplet precautions.

MENNO HOSPITAL  – Completed Dec. 31, 2021

ASSISTED LIVING – TERRACE EAST – Vaccinations with Pfizer-BioNTech are taking place on Saturday, January 2, 2021

INDEPENDENT LIVING – PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – We are advocating but do not have any confirmation when Independent Living residents will receive vaccination.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

JANUARY 2 – HOME E2 – Total new positives = 1 (T=66)

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We are sorry to share with you that there is an additional resident who has contracted COVID-19.
27 residents are recovered.

COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – January 2, 2021 – Menno Home E2

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 resident
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 66 (42 residents in Menno Home E2 & 24 staff Home E2)
PASSED AWAY = Total = 11 residents
RECOVERED RESIDENTS = 27

COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE, DEC 31, 2020 – HOME, HOSPITAL, TERRACE EAST

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COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE – DEC 31, 2020

MENNO HOSPITAL

Today, a team of 8 immunizers arrived from Fraser Health and were able to vaccinate 141 residents in Menno Hospital with the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTecH. This morning on our call with the Fraser Health team, Dr. Ken Dueck, Medical Director for Menno Place expressed his great joy that this is happening here at Menno Place. There were 6 residents who were not vaccinated. There are 4 empty beds at this  time.

Many of you have asked on the Menno Place Families and Friends Facebook Group if this will change visits. This is certainly a necessary step in the right direction for getting back to the normal way that you were welcomed to visit your loved one. We are excited to anticipate that we are on our way to this happening.

MENNO HOME

Saturday, January 2, 2020, we will have the Fraser Health team vaccinate residents at Menno Home. There will not be any vaccinating done on E2 Home as it is on outbreak.

TERRACE EAST ASSISTED LIVING

All 98 residents of Terrace East Assisted Living will receive their vaccinations on Sunday, January 3, 2020.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

DECEMBER 31 – HOME E2 – Total new positives = 0 (T=65)

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We are sorry to share with you that the 11th resident in Menno Home E2 has passed away. We offer our condolences to the family.
There are 4 residents who have not contracted COVID-19 in E2.
27 residents are recovered.

COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – December 31 – 2020 – Menno Home E2

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 65 (41 residents in Menno Home E2 & 24 staff Home E2)
TOTAL RECOVERED = 23 residents / 8 staff returning to work
PASSED AWAY = Total = 11 residents
RECOVERED RESIDENTS = 27

COVID UPDATE-DECEMBER 29 – MENNO HOME E2, MENNO HOME W1, PAVILION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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COVID UPDATE- DECEMBER 29 – MENNO HOME (E2 & W1), PAVILION & VACCINATIONS

MENNO HOME E2
No new COVID positives – T=65 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing was done today – all residents who are not COVID-positive were swabbed along with staff who are not COVID-positive
27 Residents are recovered!

MENNO HOME W1
No new COVID positives – T=1 (CLICK FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Point Prevalence testing was done today – all residents who are not COVID-positive were swabbed along with staff who are not COVID-positive

VACCINATIONS – The long-term care residents did not receive vaccinations today. We are preparing for vaccination with the BioNTech vaccine tomorrow, December 30, 2020. CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

VACCINATIONS FOR APARTMENT RESIDENTS (ASSISTED LIVING & INDEPENDENT LIVING)
A memo will go out tomorrow outlining how residents should be prepared for giving consent if the vaccinations become available in Assisted Living and Independent Living.

PAVILION – Pavilion is off of isolation and all residents are to go back to previous protocols which include:

  • Wear a medical grade mask at all times when with others
  • Remain 6 feet apart from others at all times
  • Registered visitors can resume visits and essential services
  • Residents may resume outdoor walks
  • Essential outings only – the outings that, should they not happen, could threaten the resident’s life
  • All other protocols that were set out by the Public Health Officer that are in place until January 8, 2021 at midnight – CLICK HERE

DECEMBER 28 – HOME E2 – Total new positives = 1 staff (T=65)

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It is with sadness that we share that the 10th resident in Menno Home E2 has passed away. We offer our condolences to the family.
There are 4 residents who have not contracted COVID-19 in E2.
25 residents are recovered.

Tomorrow will be another point prevalence COVID SWAB testing for the residents who are negative.

COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – December 28 – 2020 – Menno Home E2

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 staff
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 65 (41 residents in Menno Home E2 & 24 staff Home E2)
TOTAL RECOVERED = 23 residents / 8 staff returning to work
PASSED AWAY = Total = 10 residents
RECOVERED RESIDENTS = 25

VACCINATION UPDATE – HOME, HOSPITAL AND ALL STAFF | PAVILION WAITS FOR SWAB RESULTS

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Menno Home and Hospital residents will be receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Medical Decision Makers have been given a link to provide consent for their loved one. We will be calling all primary contacts to ensure that they are comfortable with their decision.

All staff who wish to be vaccinated will be able to drop-in on Tuesday, Dec. 29th – details will be communicated when we know them. It will likely be in the Hospital Chapel after resident’s vaccinations.

CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.

PAVILION – We are waiting to hear from the Public Health Officer about the results of the COVID-swab testing. We hope to know more tomorrow.

Thinking of you today as you celebrate Christmas

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Merry Christmas to all the Family, Friends and Residents of Menno Place!

Thank you for your love, dedication and advocacy for your loved one who calls Menno Place their home.

We are privileged to partner with you in the care and support of your loved one.

We think, especially today of your separation from your loved one at Menno Place and how difficult this is on you and on your loved one.

A we care and love your family member today, may you experience the blessings of hope, peace, joy and love this Christmas Day.

Warmly,

The Team at Menno Place

DECEMBER 24 – HOME E2 – Total new positives = 1 resident (T=64)

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We are very sad to share that the 41st resident has contracted COVID-19.
There are 4 residents who have not contracted COVID-19 in E2.

COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – December 24 – 2020 – Menno Home E2

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 64 (41 residents in Menno Home E2 & 23 staff Home E2)
TOTAL RECOVERED = 23 residents / 8 staff returning to work
PASSED AWAY = Total = 9 residents
RECOVERED RESIDENTS = 23