BC Restart Step 3 – What’s Changed at Menno Place?

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July 1, 2021 marks the first day of Step 3 in BC’s Restart Program and marks the end of the public state of emergency. We have now moved into a time where we follow communicable disease prevention guidelines.

Due to the vaccination program throughout British Columbia, we have now moved into Stage 3 of the BC Restart Program. 78% of British Columbians are now vaccinated. At Menno Place, our vaccination rates per building are between 91% and 98% – click for rates per building.

The changes announced by the BC Government, Dr. Adrian Dix and BC Public Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry impact the general population in British Columbia but do not change the orders provided to Menno Place for long-term care (Menno Home, Menno Hospital) and assisted living (Terrace East).

All visitors to Menno Place should self-screen prior to coming for a visit. CLICK HERE FOR SELF-SCREENING QUESTIONS and COVID-19 RISK FACTORS. Do not visit if you say YES to any of these questions. Residents of Assisted Living and Long-Term Care are screened daily for COVID-19. Staff are screened prior to each shift.

What does this mean for residents and visitors at Menno Place?

Independent Living (Pavilion, Terrace West, Primrose Gardens)

Mask wearing continues to be important and is recommended for all people 12 and older who are not yet fully vaccinated – both visitors and residents. Fully vaccinated means 14 days after receiving your second dose. Staff have received permission to relax mask wearing unless in direct contact with residents. This is due to the heatwave.

Residents and Visitors to Independent Living are asked to self-screen for COVID-19 and get tested for COVID-19 if they have symptoms – CLICK HERE

Visitors who are not fully vaccinated are asked to continue to wear a mask within the public spaces (hallways, elevators, parkade) in the Independent Living buildings.

Independent Living follows the Public Health Guidelines, residents and visitors will comply with BC Step 3 guidelines – click here for details.

Personal Gatherings: caution is recommended for those who have fragile health. Outdoor gatherings are recommended. Mask wearing is particularly important around residents who are not fully vaccinated.

Religious Worship Services – residents may now attend their worship service at their church / place of worship without booking a reservation. For those who are not fully vaccinated, precautions such as mask-wearing and hand sanitization is recommended.

Symptoms of COVID – If a visitor or resident has symptoms of COVID, they should follow guidelines to get a COVID test in Abbotsford. Do not visit if you have COVID symptoms or any risks for COVID. See COVID Screening Questions.

Assisted Living, Long-Term Care (Terrace East, Menno Home, Menno Hospital)

Fraser Health Orders, including social visitation orders continue to provide direction for those living in assisted living (Terrace East) and long-term care (Menno Home and Menno Hospital). We do not have an indication of change for these orders at this time. Visitors are required to wear a mask when within the assisted living or long-term care buildings and while having a social visit.