Updated for the week of December 22, 2022 |
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR |
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Hello Everyone,
Hard to believe that this is the last Family Newsletter of 2022! Did you know we started this newsletter in April of 2020! Who would have thought!! We do find this a very helpful and efficient way to connect with all of you and hope you find it meets your needs as well.
Christmas Dinner:
Our Christmas Dinner will be on December 25th at lunch time (12:15pm) for the residents. Complete menu can be found later in this newsletter.
Getting Crafty:
At the residents request, they expressed a desire to have more opportunities for crafting together. We definitely rose to that challenge! There have been a wonderful variety of crafting opportunities for residents to partake in.
Breakfast Club:
Our activation department has concluded another breakfast club program. It was a great experience for all residents. The breakfast club was held once each home area over the past six Friday mornings. The residents enjoyed fresh cooked bacon and eggs cooked right in their Home area. The smell of bacon filled the home area and was a great sensory experience for all. It was the first thing most residents commented on when coming to the dining room to share the breakfast club experience. The residents also commented on the taste and the aesthetic pleasure of having a special tablecloth and center piece on their tables.
Door Decorating Winner:
Hopefully, you have taken the opportunity to check out the many decorated doors throughout the Home. We have given anyone interested the opportunity to vote on their favorite door. The winner can be found later in this newsletter. Thanks to the many people who voted! Feel free to check out all the doors the next time you are in! While you are checking out the doors, don’t forget to keep an eye out for our mischievous elf on the shelf! We have Elfred and Elfina. One can always be found on the second floor and the other is on the first floor.
Parking:
Just a friendly reminder, if you are physically able to walk a little farther please try and save the spots closer to the building for those who have a little harder time. We do have 6 visitor parking spots and 4 accessible spots identified in the east parking lot along the side walk.
Get Togethers:
I saw a great idea for those of us who are having guests over to our homes over the holidays that I thought I would pass on. Take a number of facecloths (could be purchased from the dollar store) and roll them up individually. Place them all in a basket on your bathroom counter. These facecloths can be used as individual hand towels for your guests to use once and then place in a waste basket ready for laundering. This eliminates the multi-use hand towels improving your infection control practices and perhaps increasing the comfort of your guests.
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Visitor Policy:
All designated essential caregivers who have at least 3 vaccinations can enter the Home as usual. Non-vaccinated designated essential caregivers can enter the Home for pre-booked (using our online booking platform) visits in MacDonald Hall; All designated Essential Caregivers are required to complete their Infection Prevention and Control education and go through all of our surveillance screening including rapid antigen testing. General visitors can enter providing they have at least 2 vaccinations. Please see visiting times later in this newsletter.
I would welcome any suggestions or feedback as to the content, value of information shared, ideas you would like included in future newsletters etc.
We are going to take an extra week off for the newsletter. The next newsletter will come out on Thursday January 13 2023.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kindness, patience and trust you have extended to the JMPC team this past year. We understand the significance, and we come to work every day remembering that we are caring for someone’s mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa, or special friend. We feel very fortunate to be a part of the journey for those who live at JMPC. We miss those who have passed throughout this past year. We look forward to meeting those who will move into JMPC in 2023.
Happy Holidays to all and I look forward to chatting with you in 2023,
Angela Malcolm
Director
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Infection Prevention and Control from the desk of
Emily Sarley RN,
IPAC LEAD
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Immunizations
- Staff, residents, caregivers and general visitors should get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses, as soon as eligible.
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Food
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Celebrating the holidays with food is important for many people and is encouraged, as long as the provincial guidance on communal dining is followed.
- If residents have communal food gatherings, they should be reminded to not share with others.
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Review the government of Canada's Holiday Food Safety webpage.
- Remind residents and staff to clean their hands before and after eating, and when handling food products or packaging.
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Hand Hygiene
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Staff, residents, caregivers and visitors are reminded of the Best Practices for Hand Hygiene guide, which was developed to help reduce health care associated infections and the spread of infection in long-term care homes.
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Decorating
- Decorating your home and residents' rooms for the holidays is encouraged.
- Decorations should be cleanable or disposable and should not create clutter (cluttered areas may be missed during cleaning or disinfection)
- Decorations should be placed in non-clinical areas, such as lobbies. and low-touch areas (for example, high on walls), so that they are less likely to become contaminated while ensuring residents can still see and enjoy them.
- Decorations should not obstruct environmental cleaning and should be in accordance with fire regulations.
- Key items, such as alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers and personal protective equipment, must remain accessible and not hidden behind decorations.
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Activities
- Group holiday-related activities are encouraged.
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Provincial guidance regarding activities must be followed.
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Religious Services, Rites and Ceremonies
- Attending or practicing religious services, rites or ceremonies is an important part of the holiday season for many residents and should be encouraged and accommodated as much as possible.
- Any shared items should be cleaned and disinfected between residents' use.
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Gifts and Care Packages
- Gifts and care packages from family and friends are encouraged.
- Remind family and friends that they should not prepare or send packages if they are ill.
- Remind residents and staff to clean their hands before and after handling gifts and care packages.
- Packages do not need to be cleaned and disinfected or held in storage before being distributed.
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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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Menu for the week
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Here is the week’s menu for December 19 to December 25
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Programs for the Week
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Here is the week’s program schedule from December 18 to December 24 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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Door Decorating
It has become an annual tradition at JMPC that staff decorate the doors around the Home. I would encourage you to walk around the Home and check out the talent and creative decorating that has occurred….
And the WINNER IS…..
The Screeners Gingerbread House Door!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
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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 6 educational guides with you. Next one is …..
Safety When Out And About
This guide is part of the partnership series - it is written both people living with dementia and care partners, for people living with dementia and care partners. It offers tips and strategies for staying safe in the community, including communication strategies and planning ahead. Memory changes and challenges with solving problems can increase the risk of getting lost, or make finding your way more difficult for people living with dementia. 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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The Family Council minutes are posted on the board at the front entrance and outside of Orchard Trail Home area.
The next Family Council meeting is scheduled for January 10 at 2pm.
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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Virtual Reality and Visiting with Wray and Whisper |
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Counting the Door Decorating Votes |
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Santa paid us a visit on Dec 21 2022 |
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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.
NON Vaccinated Essential Caregiver (who are designated by the resident/POA) must submit this form and complete the required IPAC education to be approved as an essential caregiver.
NOTE: Non Vaccinated Essential Caregivers are not permitted to visit if their loved one is on isolation themselves or their Home area is in outbreak.
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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3 COVID-19 Vaccinations - Designated Essential Caregivers:
(It is highly recommended you keep fully up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations)
- 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
Non Vaccinated Designated Essential Caregiver:
- Must pre-book their visit using our online booking platform picktime. If you are experiencing any difficulty please call reception Mon- Fri during business hours.
- Must stay in MacDonald Hall for duration of visit. (staff will bring resident and return resident to their home area)
- 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 show proof of a minimum of 3 COVID-19 vaccinations 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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Essential Caregiver Form Non Vaccinated - 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 Services from an onsite Dentist - Multigen
Contact Sheena Berry-Wilson to set up an appointment
1-877-459-3273 ext 2004
Fax: 1-866-257-5813
Consent form for this service can be found here
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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