COVID-19 Positive – E2 Home

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We are sad to share with you that in spite of all the hard work we have done for the past 8 months, this morning,  November 17th, a COVID-19 positive result came back for one (1) resident in Menno Home E2.

We are in close communication with Public Health and our Medical Director. All of the Menno Home E2 staff and residents were swabbed (tested) for COVID-19 today.

The family of the positive COVID resident was notified first. All family members of E2 residents were called notifying them of the COVID-19 positive resident on their loved one’s unit.

We have put in place our COVID-19 Response Plan, including:

  • securing the unit to all in-and-out travel
  • implementing the requirement for all staff in Menno Home E2 to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (gowns, masks, goggles and gloves) in every resident’s room
  • E2 staff using a separate entrance and exit to the building and continue to be screened when they arrive at work and part way through their shift
  • no East 2 staff are working in any other location on the Menno Place campus
  • essential visits in Menno Home are cancelled at this time
  • safe visits in Menno Home are cancelled at this time

Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Will you call me if my loved one is COVID-positive?
Yes. The resident’s primary contact will receive a phone call as soon as we receive the positive result.

2. Will you call me if my loved one’s results are negative?
Yes. The resident’s primary contact will receive a phone call as soon as we receive the negative result.

2. Will you keep us informed?
Yes. We will inform you through emails and through the Family, Friends and Resident’s website: www.MennoPlaceLife.com

From the CEO, Karen Biggs
“I am very proud of how well the Menno Place Team has done during this pandemic. We are in this together with a strong and capable Leadership Team. We are confident in the strength of our each member of our team. Together we have protected our seniors and campus for 8 long months!  Please continue to be kind, be calm and be safe. Please pray for God’s protection and His wisdom as we continue to be vigilant with our COVID ResponsePlan. With the Lord’s help, we will get through this together.”