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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

DECEMBER 24 – DAILY UPDATE – MENNO HOME E2, W1 & THE APARTMENTS

We are sad to share with you that the 41st resident in Menno Home E2 has contracted COVID-19.

COVID POSITIVE UPDATE – December 24 – 2020 – Menno Place

MENNO HOME E2 – 1 new COVID positive resident (T=64)

MENNO HOME W1 – No change to COVID positive staff or residents (T=2- 1 resident, 1 staff | 1 resident has passed away)

PAVILION – No change to COVID positive residents T=3 (3 residents |0 staff 1 resident has passed away)
All residents were swabbed for COVID yesterday. Thank you to all for your cooperation.
Please ensure that you share the test results with Cheryl.Dawes@MennoPlace.ca| 604.851.4020 | Cheryl Dawes is the Manager of Community Enrichment for The Apartments
ALL RESIDENTS IN PAVILION ON ISOLATION AS PER MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS

PRIMROSE GARDENS – COVID-free. 3 residents on isolation. 8 removed from isolation. The isolation date is calculated from the time of exposure (Dec. 5th), although we were not notified by Fraser Health Home Health that there was an exposure to COVID positive. As soon as we became aware, we put residents on isolation.

TERRACE WEST – COVID-free. No residents on isolation. Dining room will be closed as all apartment buildings are cohorted. This means that no residents or staff are travelling between buildings in order to prevent COVID transmission. Terrace West residents cannot cross into Terrace East for meals or to the hair salon.

TERRACE EAST – COVID-free.

 

DECEMBER 23– HOME W1 – Total new positives = 1 staff (T=2)

COVID POSITIVE UPDATE – December 23 – 2020 – Menno Home W1

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 resident / 1 staff)
PASSED AWAY = 1 (1 resident / 0 staff)

NOTES:
  • One staff member is COVID positive. This is unrelated to initial resident who was positive. This staff member was off and returned to the unit to work on Dec. 21st. At this time, we believe that this was community transmission to the staff member, not internal transmission.
  • We pray that the droplet precautions as well as the co-horting of staff will result in no further spread of COVID-19 on this unit.
  • Staff on this unit continue to get immunized with the COVID-19 Pfizer/Biontech vaccine

DECEMBER 23 – HOME E2 – Total new positives = 1 resident (T=63)

We are very sad to share that the 40th resident has contracted COVID-19.
There are 5 residents who have not contracted COVID-19 in E2.

COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – December 23 – 2020 – Menno Home E2

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 63 (40 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