Updated for the week of November 10, 2022 |
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR |
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Hello Everyone,
We want to take time to honour those who have served and those who continue to serve our Country. At JMPC, we have 6 veterans who live here and 5 wives of veterans who we will specifically recognize during our Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow. Staff and residents made these door banners for our veterans at JMPC to hang on their doors.
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Annual Satisfaction Survey:
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.
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. Residents will be assisted by our NDSS High School students who are currently completing a placement with us.
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Do you have a great experience that you would like to share to recognize the efforts of a staff or team here at JMPC? I would love to hear from you. This pandemic has been going on for a long time and we know that the cold dark days of winter are just around the corner. Wouldn’t it be great to share some bright, positive stories with the staff as to the difference they are making every day. Please feel free to send an email to me at amalcolm@lennox-addington.on.ca
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 November 25.
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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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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As we continue to navigate through product unavailability, we wanted to make you aware that Nestlé Health Science, who manufactures our Boost 1.5 Nutritional Supplement, has informed us that their products will be out of stock for a couple of months. We were purchasing their retail version, Boost Plus, which has the closest equivalent in nutrients however that product stock has now been depleted as well. We may be required to purchase other nutritional supplement drinks with similar nutritional values so you may see Ensure branded nutritional supplement drinks being provided. If there are any questions or concerns please reach out to the Food Service Supervisor, Dawn Black, or Registered Dietitian, Hilary Rock. |
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Menu for the week
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Here is the week’s menu for November 14 - November 20
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Programs for the Week
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Here is the week’s program schedule from November 13 - November 19 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 2 educational guides with you. Next one is …..
Isolation and Enhancing Social Connections
This guide is part of the partnership series - it is written by both people living with dementia and care partners, for people living with dementia and care partners. This guide provides practical strategies to enhance social connections and a sense of belonging. Social isolation and loneliness can be especially challenging for people living with dementia and care partners, but there are ways to help.
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)
Welcome to our NEW Family Council President
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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On Halloween we were treated to a spooky program led by our Activation Aid Riley!
Our creepy haunted house event was hosted on Oct 31/22 in Mac Donald Hall. It was decorated by staff and residents. This event featured residents and staff dressing up in costumes, and enjoying sensory exhibits where residents were able to have a hands on experience of some creepy, slimy items, a witch fortune teller, and a friendly scarecrow. Residents enjoyed refreshments, and received a Halloween treat bag
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Honouring Remembrance Day through art created by various residents |
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Music and Dancing with the Manning Brothers |
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Life around the Home on Nov 9.
Exercises, coffee and socializing
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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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