Would you buy medical grade masks from Menno Place?

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If Menno Place supplied Level 1 Medical Grade Mask Boxes (50 per box) for $20/box, would you purchase a box (or more than one) for yourself and/or your loved one? There is a current poll asking this question on the Menno Place Facebook – CLICK HERE
This poll is primarily for Registered Visitors and Residents in the Apartments.
You will need a Facebook profile in order to gain access to the poll. Don’t have FB? Send a message directly to Sharon.Simpson@MennoPlace.ca

These masks would be made available at Reception and would be billed to residents directly.

Orders would be delivered to residents.

Medical Grade Masks – What are they and how do I get them?

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Medical Grade Masks

Definition from Fraser Health is below.

What you are looking for is ASTM Level 1 or Level 2 barrier.
The Level 2 barrier provides more protection than Level 1.
These are Level 1 ASTM Masks: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B088K9GDN5/
You can search Amazon for “Level 1 ASTM” to find the price-point that suits you.
Question: Should you wear a mask with a vent?
Answer: No. CDC does not recommend using masks with exhalation valves or vents because this type of mask may not prevent you from spreading COVID-19 to others. The hole in the material may allow your respiratory droplets to escape and reach others.
Medical mask definition from Fraser Health: A medical grade face mask that meets the ASTM International and ISO (or equivalent) performance requirements for bacterial filtration efficiency, particulate filtration efficiency, fluid resistance, pressure differential, flame spread, skin sensitivity and cytotoxic testing.
These photos are of a box of ASTM Level 1 masks that we had out for our staff today.
CDC Recommendations on Masks: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html
Note: The new Fraser Health Order requires the use of MEDICAL GRADE MASKS inside all buildings at Menno Place.

APARTMENTS UPDATE: Outdoor Masks & 14-Day Isolation – August 20, 2020

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Independent Living (Pavilion, Terrace West, Primrose Gardens) Apartments Memo: August 20, 2020 – Please read in full

Residents in Pavilion, Terrace West & Primrose Gardens will receive this memo copy at their suite door August, 20, 2020 in the afternoon.

 

OUTDOOR MASKS UPDATE

Physical distancing of six feet is required on the Menno Place campus and is key to your safety.

If you are more than six feet away from another person OR by yourself OUTSIDE, you are no longer required to wear a mask OUTDOORS on the Menno Place campus.

If you aren’t able to physically distance, you are safest wearing your mask.

Inside the buildings, we continue to ask you, staff, and any visitors to wear masks.

Protect yourself: wearing a mask within 6 feet of anyone is the safest thing for you to do.

 

FAQs

1. Do I need to wear a mask inside?

Yes. Menno Place is asking all who are in the public areas of Menno Place buildings to wear a mask.

2. Does my Registered Visitor need to wear a mask inside?

Yes. Your Registered Visitor should continue to wear a mask while inside Menno Place buildings.

3. Do I need to wear a mask if I am visiting with my loved ones outside?

No, not if you are six feet apart from them. If you need to be closer to hear, you can purchase a clear mask from Reception to keep you and your loved ones safe.

 

14-DAY ISOLATION UPDATE

If you are returning from an overnight visit, hospitalization, or are moving into the Independent Living Apartments, you are no longer required to isolate for 14 days.

Continue to screen yourself for any new onset symptoms of COVID-19.

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?

Been advised to self-isolate or quarantine at home by public health or a medical doctor/nurse?



Assisted Living (Terrace East Apartments) Memo: August 20, 2020 – Please read in full

Residents in Terrace East will receive this memo copy at their suite door August, 20, 2020 in the afternoon.

PLEASE NOTE: ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO SELF-ISOLATE FOR 14-DAYS AFTER MOVING IN OR RETURNING FROM HOSPITALIZATION.

 

OUTDOOR MASKS UPDATE

Physical distancing of six feet is required on the Menno Place campus and is key to your safety.

If you are more than six feet away from another person OR by yourself OUTSIDE, you are no longer required to wear a mask OUTDOORS on the Menno Place campus.

If you aren’t able to physically distance, you are safest wearing your mask.

Inside the buildings, we continue to ask you and staff to wear masks.

Protect yourself: wearing a mask within 6 feet of anyone is the safest thing for you to do.

FAQs

1. Do I need to wear a mask inside?

Yes. Menno Place is asking all who are in the public areas of Menno Place buildings to wear a mask.

2. Do I need to wear a mask if I am visiting with my loved ones outside?

No, not if you are six feet apart from them. If you need to be closer to hear, you can purchase a clear mask from Reception to keep you and your loved ones safe.