Updated for the week of October 28, 2022 |
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR |
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Hello Everyone,
Hope everyone has their candy stash ready for all the trick or treaters who will be excited to show off their costume when they come to your door. Staff and residents are encouraged to dress up on Monday Oct 31 to share in the festivities as well. If you are coming in for a visit on Monday, feel free to dress up and join in the fun!
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Annual Satisfaction Survey: |
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Every year we conduct a Resident and Family Satisfaction survey. I am happy to share with you that this survey is now open and available for you to complete. It will remain open until December 5, 2022.
Residents will be assisted by our NDSS High School students who are currently completing a placement with us. The family survey can be accessed at this link or you can complete it via a hardcopy paper survey which is available from Colleen at the reception desk. If you are completing a paper copy, please return it to Colleen at the reception desk.
Outbreak Update:
We are OUTBREAK FREE right now!! Thank you for your ongoing support.
Family Council:
A BIG SHOUT OUT to Gwen Babcock who announced her resignation from her position as President of Family Council on Oct 18. Gwen has been a listening ear to many families. She has been incredibly helpful in consolidating frequently asked questions from families and sharing this insight with the Home so that we can obtain the answers or provide improved clarity via this platform. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Gwen and am thankful for the time she dedicated to supporting JMPC families and advocating for the residents of JMPC.
The new Family Council President is Norman Ploeg. His contact information has been shared later in this newsletter for your reference. Welcome Norman and we look forward to collaborating with you and the rest of Family Council.
Newsletter Layout/Content
The layout of the newsletter has changed slightly. Resources that you may wish to access or may need from time to time are now towards the bottom of the newsletter following the photos. This includes educational resources, how to navigate the purchase of a mobility aide, how to access external health services such as hearing, dental etc, adaptive clothing vendors, links on things to do across L&A County that are senior friendly etc..
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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 Thursday November 10.
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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Bivalent COVID-19 booster doses and Influenza vaccines continue to be offered to all residents and staff this week. I am encouraging all essential caregivers and general visitors to continue to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations for the protection of the residents here at JMPC and our overall community.
Bivalent COVID-19 Booster
All Ontarians aged 12 and over are eligible for a booster dose following their primary series, however only those 18 years and over can get the bivalent booster (unless immunocompromised). As of September 12, 2022, long-term care residents, staff and essential caregivers are eligible to receive a COVID-19 bivalent booster, regardless of the number of booster doses previously received. A challenging respiratory season is expected this fall and winter, with COVID-19, influenza and other viruses circulating that cause respiratory illnesses. Being up-to-date with vaccinations is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from severe illness and hospitalization. Vaccination continues to be the best protection against COVID-19 and helps protect the progress we have made in the pandemic.
Influenza Vaccine
All influenza vaccines available in Ontario protect against four strains – two influenza A strains and two influenza B strains. All individuals are recommended to receive the annual influenza vaccine to reduce the risk of severe illness that could arise from co-infection with COVID-19 and influenza, individuals who are at high risk of severe respiratory illness or those capable of transmitting influenza to those at high risk of severe or critical illness related to influenza. According to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization, it is estimated that approximately 12,200 influenza-related hospitalizations and 3,500 deaths related to influenza occur on average in Canada each year. The influenza vaccine is the best defense against getting and spreading the influenza virus, helping to save lives and reduce the strain on our health care system.
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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Menu for the week
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Here is the week’s menu for October 30 - November 12
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Programs for the Week
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Here is the week’s program schedule from October 31 - November 13 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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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. |
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Food and Mealtime
It presents strategies for adapting to the many changes associated with food, mealtimes and living with dementia. Whether shopping for groceries, preparing meals, or going to a restaurant to eat, it is important to acknowledge and accept changes around food and mealtimes for both people living with dementia and care partners.
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 now permitted
in outdoor areas only of the Home
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All residents (unless they are isolating), regardless of their vaccination status can now 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)
Welcome to our NEW Family Council President
Norman Ploeg
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Halloween crafts and a visit with Wray & Whisper |
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We love when Lisa brings Gracie the goat for a visit! |
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Now that all residents are out of Outbreak we were able to celebrate Residents’ Council Week. Residents’ who regularly attend Residents Council were presented with an award during their meeting. Placemats were given to each resident at their dinner table sharing information of the important contributions these groups provide to their Home. |
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Making our Remembrance Day Banner |
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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!
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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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