MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Hello Everyone!

We are very happy to share that the Ministry of Long Term Care has ended the enhanced masking measures that we have been following. They have considered recent trends that have shown continued decreases in outbreaks in LTC homes, with lower risk of severe illness as well as increased vaccination rates and advice from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

So, effective immediately, masks will no longer be required in the Home by staff, family or visitors.

As we have shared previously, the prevalence of enteric symptoms and influenza A in our community is high. If you are feeling at all unwell, it will be very important that you don't enter the Home. If you were with someone who is now unwell, you are discouraged from entering the Home for 48 hours from when you were with them.

For those who wish to continue to wear a mask, they will be at the front desk as always. For those who wish to continue to do a rapid antigen test as they enter the Home, this will also still be set up and available for you.

Stay well,

Angela Malcolm RN

Director 

County of Lennox & Addington

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Designated Essential Caregivers are selected by the resident or,

if they are unable, the power of attorney. 

Those wishing to be an Essential Caregivers must submit this form to be approved as an essential caregiver. 

Please return via email to our IPAC Lead Angela Richmond RN - arichmond@lennox-addington.on.ca or fax (613-354-7387). 

Alternatively, we will have hard copies of this document available at front reception at JMPC where you can complete and drop off to them.

Then, you will need to watch a short Infection Control video here followed by a quiz here in order to be approved as an essential caregiver. 

If you are struggling to watch the video or complete the quiz, please reach out to reception and they will be able to provide assistance.

KFLA Public Health 

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JMPC CONTACTS

• Angela Malcolm RN, Director (Ext. 7222)
• Emily Sarley RN, Manager of Nursing (Ext. 7227)
• Angela Richmond RN, IPAC Lead / Assistant Manager of Nursing (Ext. 7226)
• Carolyn McConnell RPN, RAI Supervisor (Ext. 7259)
• Amanda Sparkes, Resident Services Coordinator (Ext. 7223)
• Shane McKenny, Environmental Services Supervisor (Ext. 7230) 
• Kristen Richmond, Food Services Supervisor (Ext. 7228)
• Hilary Rock, Dietitian/P.T. Food Services Supervisor (Ext. 7229)
• Bobbie-Joe Blackburn, Administrative Supervisor (Ext. 7224)
• Michelle Hickey RPN, Behavioural Support Nurse (Ext. 7237)



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.

OR

Write to the Ministry at

Director

Long-Term Care Inspections Branch

Long-Term Care Operations Division

119 King St W, 11^th Floor

Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7

OR

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)