Updated for the week of November 25, 2022 |
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR |
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Hello Everyone,
I hope you are enjoying the festive decorating both inside and outside of the Home. This is definitely a team effort to put together and we appreciate everyone’s efforts! Be sure to keep your eyes out for our new mobile hot chocolate cart that made its debut this week.
Our annual resident and family satisfaction survey will be closing on Dec 5 at the end of the day. If you have not yet had a chance to complete this survey, I would encourage you to do so. There are hard copies of the survey available at the reception desk or you can click on this link to complete:
For those that are visiting JMPC for their first winter, our side-walks entering the Home are all heated which really helps to keep these paths clear but please be careful as there are ice patches in the driveway.
We have some fun things to look forward to over the coming weeks, including a Hot Chocolate Cart, a visit with Gracie the goat along with her friend Pinky the pig, and a wonderful variety of musical entertainers. Be sure to check out the activity calendar later on in the newsletter for all the details.
On Dec 2 from 10-12:30pm we will be holding a small bizarre with local ladies from the lioness club as well as a few other vendors in MacDonald Hall. This will help residents (and anyone else who comes to shop) who want to get going on their holiday shopping. Poster on this later in the newsletter.
We have had a few requests from families wishing to book the Gibbard Family Dining Rooms (located on each Home area) for non-food get togethers. These rooms can hold 3 people plus the resident. They can be booked by calling Colleen at reception (Mon-Fri business hours) who can make the arrangements for you. Another area that can be booked through Colleen at reception, is the Library located on the second floor. Again, this would be for a non-food/drink gathering. The library can hold up to 8 people plus the resident. The library booking is contingent on availability as we do run some resident programs in this space.
I would welcome any suggestions or feedback as to the content, value of information shared, ideas you would like included in future newsletters etc.
The next newsletter will come out on Friday December 9.
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Chat soon,
Angela Malcolm
Director
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Infection Prevention and Control from the desk of
Emily Sarley RN,
IPAC LEAD
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The transmission of various respiratory infections in the region continue to be in full force! COVID-19 activity in the region is likely decreasing; although infectious continue to be high compared to previous data. From November 13 until November 19 there has been 51 new cases of Influenza A reported in KFL&A region. The KFL&A region has an Influenza A positivity rate of 10.7% and RSV has a positivity rate of 5.4%. Respiratory-related emergency department activity is elevated in most of Ontario, this includes KFL&A. In Ontario, there are currently 1976 lab confirmed cases of Influenza A and 2 lab-confirmed Influenza B cases. There are currently 13 active COVID-19 outbreaks and 2 other respiratory outbreaks in the KFL&A region over the past week. The picture below shows that the KFL&A region remains at an elevated level related to respiratory activity for emergency department visits. |
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Thankfully JMPC remains outbreak free! Although there is a continuous risk to our residents due to the high transmission risk of respiratory infections in the community. Things to remember to keep yourself and the residents of JMPC safe:
- Answer the screening questions truthfully. If you answer ‘yes’, to any of the questions, please do not enter the home.
- Remember to always wash your hands! Wash your hands using hand sanitizer when entering the home, before entering a resident’s room, after leaving a residents room and prior to any interaction with a resident.
- Wear your mask over your mouth and nose while in the home. I also encourage you to wear a mask in the community, due to the high transmission rates within the community currently. Wearing a mask decreases the risk of transmission to another person if you were to cough, sneeze or talk.
Please feel free to contact Emily Sarley, JMPC IPAC Lead,
if you have any questions related to IPAC.
613-354-3306 Ext. 7227
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The Bivalent Booster Dose that can be used for 3rd, 4th or 5th dose of COVID-19 Vaccine has improved coverage for the omicron variant.
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IPAC Education for Designated Essential Caregivers |
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IPAC Education that is required for all Designated Essential Caregivers
With the roll out of the new Fixing Long Term Care Act, we are required to provide specific IPAC related education to our Essential Caregivers. We also need to be able to demonstrate that we have provided the education and that everyone has participated / received it and that it met your needs as it relates to IPAC knowledge. With that said, here is a Youtube link of an educational video prepared by Public Health that covers all the required content.
Once you have watched the video, we will need you to complete the quiz found at the survey monkey link here in order to obtain / maintain your essential caregiver status:
As always, we are happy to help you with this if you are struggling to access the link or would prefer to complete a hard copy.
Please reach out to the screener when you come and they will be happy to help you out. Alternatively, you can reach out to your manager point of contact and they can assist you prior to your visit as well. This is a Ministry requirement.
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Holiday Gift Suggestions:
Every year we are asked for ideas as to great gifts for their loved one. We have compiled a list of ideas should you be interested in checking these out.
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Customized 2023 Calendar featuring family members etc
Slippers for men or women – wide with Velcro strap
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Fuzzy, grippy socks
Door decoration (secured with a 3M hook)
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Menu for the week
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Here is the week’s menu for November 28 - December 4
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Programs for the Week
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Here is the week’s program schedule from November 27 - December 3 for across the Home.
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The link to the program calendar and menu is updated each week for you. |
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We have a number of residents who enjoy thumbing through a magazine (both men and women). Do you have a few magazines that you have read and would like to pass on to us? We would be very appreciative of these. If you are able please drop them off to Michelle Hickey’s attention so that she can distribute them. Thank you in advance! |
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These are helpful Educational Guides that were created by a group of people living with dementia and their care partners. We thought we would feature a different guide moving forward in our newsletter.
So far we have featured 4 educational guides with you. Next one is …..
Living and Celebrating Life
This guide is part of the people living with dementia series - it is written by and for people living with dementia. It offers suggestions for people living with dementia to discover meaningful experiences through activities and relationships. Meaningful leisure can include a wide range of activities, and is important for well-being.
To access guide, click here
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Please remember there is no eating or drinking inside the building by our essential caregivers or general visitors.
Eating and enjoying a tea/coffee together is permitted
in outdoor areas only of the Home
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All residents (unless they are isolating), regardless of their vaccination status can go on social, day and overnight absences.
If a resident has a known exposure to a case while on their absence, please inform the Home ASAP. This timely notification will help us ensure the safety of all residents that may be affected (ie tablemates, roommates, etc)
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Resident Home Areas -
Who to call when you have Questions?
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These Resident Home area extensions below will take you to the Charge Nurse who is the RPN on your persons floor.
The RPN is a great person to connect with if you have questions related to medications, health status updates, or general resident centered information.
This is the best person to start with.
If they are unable to answer your question, they will be able to direct you as to
where to go next.
The RN Team Leader extension is an option if you are having difficulty accessing your respective home area or have further concerns.
If following speaking with the RN Team Leader, you continue to have questions or concerns, please reach out to
Emily Sarley RN who is the Assistant Manager of Nursing (ext 7227) or Carol Corcoran RN who is the Manager of Nursing (ext 7226).
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Manager Point of Contact
For general inquiries related to COVID restrictions, overnight absences or to send your vaccination information:
(For absences please contact the charge nurse as outlined above)
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Message from the Chair of Family Council |
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Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 29th at 2:00pm
Education Centre at JMPC (Basement)
You are also welcome to join via zoom.
The link to join is below:
Please feel free to reach out to Norman if you have questions or would like more information about Family Council.
Norman Ploeg
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Christmas Decorating Together |
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Church Service with Nadene playing on the organ |
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Our new hot chocolate cart! |
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Ruth playing Christmas carols |
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General Visitors
(must have at least 2 Covid vaccination doses)
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Zoom is a great way to connect with your loved one.
It allows you to see each other while talking together.
Book your Zoom Visits online using Picktime! We ask that visits be scheduled a day ahead, and that weekend requests are completed by Friday at 2pm. For zoom visits, you will receive a confirmation email first. Then, 1 day prior to your zoom visit you will receive the zoom link emailed to you from the Home.
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If you have any questions or unable to access this online tool, please call 613-354-3306 and someone will help you Mon-Fri during business hours.
Need to Cancel your ZOOM?
The booking site doesn’t have that feature to cancel yourself online unfortunately. So to cancel an appointment: Please contact Colleen. Please email her at cyork@lennox-addington.on.ca or call her at reception during business hours(main line)
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Essential Caregiver Designation |
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Essential Caregivers (who are designated by the resident/POA) must submit this form and be fully vaccinated (3 doses) to be approved as an essential caregiver. In the event that COVID restrictions are changed, it will be important to have this essential caregiver designation in place in advance as it is difficult to predict the restrictions that we may be directed to implement.
Residents are permitted to designate as many Essential Caregivers as they wish.
Changing Designated Essential Caregivers:
Changes in essential caregivers would be considered by the Home in very limited circumstances.
Should the resident/POA wish to change/add an essential caregiver, a new form will need to be submitted and await the approval process.
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Designated Essential Caregivers |
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Fully Up to date with Vaccinations - Designated Essential Caregivers:
- Posted room occupancy limits still apply. (ie residents rooms have a capacity of 3 plus the resident)
- There is no limit to the number of people per resident at one time for outdoor visits.
- A rapid antigen test is required for indoor visits only.
- Rapid antigen testing is required every day you enter inclusive of the 15 min wait time for the results.
Available times for this testing are as follows:
9:15am – 12pm; 1:00 – 4:30pm; 5:45-7:00pm
- The screening questions must be answered each time you enter including taking your temperature.
- Medical Grade Masks must be worn at all times when visiting indoor. NEW exception: If you are in a residents room with only the resident you are visiting you can remove your mask. At all other times, your mask must be on.
- Consumption of food /drink on the outside premises only.
- Monthly education requirements:
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How to put on PPE - https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-fullppe-on
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How to Hand Rub - How to Hand Rub | Public Health Ontario
Not Yet a Designated Essential Caregiver:
- All requests to be a designated essential caregiver must already be fully up to date with their COVID vaccinations and provide proof before they will be approved.
- Advanced completion of the IPAC education is required prior to approval of this designation.
Window /Outdoor Visits:
We do support window/outdoor visits for those not wanting to enter the Home. These window/outdoor visits will occur in one of the MacDonald Hall non-opening front windows or under the covered patio at the front of the building only. This visit will need to be pre-booked using our online booking platform that you can find here. https://www.picktime.com/JMPC
NOTE: Individuals coming for an outdoor visit must still go through the screening process (no rapid antigen test) prior to the visit.
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Educational Resources
you are Welcome to Check Out
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Infection Prevention and Control Educational Resources
Continue to educate yourself with IPAC (infection prevention and control) best practices to keep yourself and your person safe.
Below are links for IPAC education for healthcare workers and essential caregivers.
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Dementia Educational Resources
What is Dementia?
The term "dementia" doesn't actually refer to one, specific disease. Rather, it's an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain.
5 tips for communicating with people living with dementia
Montessori approach for Dementia
What are hallucinations and delusions?
Hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. With hallucinations or delusions, people do not experience things as they really are.
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Connect with us on your socials |
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Things to Do across Lennox & Addington County |
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Below are some interesting opportunities if you are looking for something to do in the area. Click HERE and it will take you directly to the items below:
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Forms That You May Require |
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- Paper Copies of the Weekly Newsletter – Available at the Resource Centre right behind the screeners.
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Essential Caregiver Designation Form – Click here
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External Health Resources
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Healthcare Resources & Adaptive Clothing |
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We have had a number of enquiries from families regarding trying to access various external services for their loved one.
Dental Hygiene Services:
Roving Dental Hygiene – Karen De Luca RDH – 613-770-3801
Hearing Services:
Miracle Ear - Scott Laidman, Reg AHIP – 613-354-7223
Hear Right Canada – Tammy Powell – 613 308 9338 (she will come into JMPC)
Foot Care Services:
Donna Chandu-Lall – 613-329-4914
Jennifer Morris – 613-329-0271
Gerrie Plaizier – 613-329-3182
These are privately based on a fee for service .
Feel free to reach out to them if this is something of interest to you.
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Adaptive/Accessible Clothing
Here are some Canadian Options for your shopping enjoyment:
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Where Dragons Fly
Perth, Ontario
(613) 466-0215
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Geri Fashions
1-800-361-4374
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EasyWear Adaptive Clothing Inc.
Cambridge, ON
1-888-908-7177
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Ministry of Long Term Care Family Support and Action Line
1-866-434-0144
This line is available to raise concerns or ask questions related to LTC homes across Ontario and is staffed seven days a week from 8:30am – 7:00pm
The person who answers the call will take your name and contact information, ask a few questions on the issue, and forward this to an inspector for follow-up.
The complainant will hear back from the Ministry within two business days.
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Write to the Ministry at
Director
Long-Term Care Inspections Branch
Long-Term Care Operations Division
119 King St W, 11th Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7
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If the complainant has already contacted the home directly and the Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line and was not able to reach a satisfactory resolution,
they can contact the Patient Ombudsman.
Contact the Patient Ombudsman
1-888-321-0339 toll free
1-416-597-0339 (Toronto)
1 416-597-5371 (TTY)
JMPC CONTACTS
- Angela Malcolm, Director (Ext. 7222)
- Carol Corcoran, Manager of Nursing (Ext. 7226)
- Emily Sarley, Assistant Manager of Nursing (Ext. 7227)
- Carolyn McConnell, RAI Supervisor (Ext. 7259)
- Amanda Sparkes, Resident Services Coordinator (Ext. 7223)
- Shane McKenny, Environmental Services Supervisor (Ext. 7230)
- Dawn Black, Food Services Supervisor (Ext. 7228)
- Hilary Rock, Dietitian/P.T. Food Services Supervisor (Ext. 7229)
- Bobbie-Joe Blackburn, Administrative Supervisor (Ext. 7224)
- Michelle Hickey, Behavioural Support Nurse (Ext. 7237)
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