JMPC Newsletter for the week of April 9, 2021

Updated for the week of April 9, 2021

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Hi Everyone,

We are out of outbreak effective April 8 2021!!! We are so thankful for your support and kind words throughout this experience. We are thankful that there was no further positive cases which is a testament to the diligence and infection control practices that are in place at JMPC!!! If you didn’t see it yet, please check out this video here that was posted on the County Facebook page yesterday afternoon. We are fortunate to have a professional photographer on staff here as a Resident Support Aide, Becky Hinch. She took these pictures and created this video to document our outbreak experience.

We discovered some people were having difficulty receiving our newsletter into their inbox. As a result, we have changed the platform that we will be using for the newsletter. The only change that you are likely to notice is the email address is coming from a County domain now.

The Ministry of Long Term Care provided some direction to Long Term Care Homes late last week regarding enhancing access to residents by essential caregivers. This announcement allows homes to give consideration to these enhancements based on their own unique layout, resident safety, infection control precautions and supplies, staffing ability etc. This will be an incremental work in progress as we collaborate with public health and the ministry to ensure low risk, meaningful engagement opportunities. We do expect further information from the Ministry of Long Term Care on this topic next week so will keep you posted. However, with the Provincial Lockdown announcement that took effect yesterday, we are somewhat limited in how we can provide enhancements for the essential caregivers.

What enhancements have been introduced for Essential Caregivers?

A resident can go outside with their one designated essential caregiver to enjoy any of our balconies, or garden/sitting areas.

What can you expect as a result of the Provincial Lockdown?

All residents can have one designated essential caregiver
Residents are not permitted to leave the JMPC property
Whether visiting inside or outside, the one designated essential caregiver having direct access to the resident must have their mask in place and must continue to maintain their twice weekly COVID testing as has been in place.
Essential Caregivers taking a resident outside must not bring other people to meet up and visit with the resident together.

If you have not yet received your vaccine, I would encourage you to book your appointment. For those of you who received their First Vaccine dose at the Strathcona Paper Center between Feb 25-27 2021, we have been advised that you are to contact 1-343-477-0172 in order to book your second dose. You will want to do this ASAP.

Our spring cleanup is starting. We have scheduled a thorough cleaning of our balconies and front garden sitting areas early next week. We will have some of the furniture out for you to enjoy this weekend with the remainder going out next week.

If this is your first time reading our newsletter, I would encourage you to go to this link where you will find the previous newsletters should you wish to view them. Should you ever not want to receive these newsletters, please follow the prompts on the newsletter at the bottom to unsubscribe. Also, if you ever feel that you would prefer to not have a picture of your loved one included in our Family Newsletter, please reach out to Bobbie-Joe at bblackburn@lennox-addington.on.ca or by calling at ext. 7224.

Angela Malcolm

Director

First Vaccine

Provincial Booking system

Now open to Adults aged 60 and older!

Adults 60 years of age and older can book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online. If you need assistance, please ask a family member or trusted friend to help book an appointment for you. To book online you will need:

Government of Ontario green photo health card
Birth date
Postal code
Email address or phone number

Click to book online

Question of the Day

Can I take my loved one for a drive or to my home for a short visit?

Unfortunately, the Provincial Lockdown order does not permit resident absences except for important medical appointments.

Vaccination Clinics (age group 60-64)

Local pharmacies participating in the COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy clinic pilot are now listed on the KFLA Public Health website. Contact the pharmacy directly to book an appointment. Please do not call KFL&A Public Health. Appointments are only currently available for those 60 to 64 years of age.

COVID-19 Testing for Essential Caregivers

You are required to have 2 COVID tests each week.

You will need your regular COVID swab that you have at a COVID Assessment Centre which you will need to have at some point between Wednesday and Sunday each week.

The second swab is the Rapid Antigen Test which will be done at JMPC. We will only be offering this test on Monday’s and Tuesday’s at the times listed below:

9:00am – 10:45am

1:00pm – 3:30pm

6:00pm – 7:00pm

NOTE: Shift Change will result in delays for non-staff.

Shift change that occurs during testing times are 2:30 and 6:30pm

Exception: If you visit only once per week then you only require the one weekly COVID swab from the COVID Assessment Centre.

The Rapid Antigen Test must be done here at JMPC and will take place in the tea room area. Staff will provide you direction at the time. This test is strictly a surveillance screening test for those who present without symptoms. It is viewed as an addition to the screening tool process.

Should an individual test positive using this Rapid Antigen test, you would need to have a PCR test completed at the Assessment Center to confirm the positive diagnosis.

Perishable Items: Food being brought in for a resident must be in a container that can be wiped down with our wipes and they will then be delivered to your resident right away.

All other items will be kept for 24 hours prior to being taken to the resident.

What's New at JMPC

Here is the week’s menu for April 12 - April 18, 2021

Program

Here is the week’s program schedule commencing April 11 - April 17, 2021
Here is the week’s program schedule for Lilac Knoll commencing April 11 - April 17, 2021

Stationary Peddle Bike

Looking for a way to help your loved one keep moving in a safe way, consider purchasing a stationary peddle bike. The activation team will set it up in their room and provide check ins to see their progress. It can be purchased on Amazon with this link here and sent directly to the home. Please note the residents name for the delivery instructions the cost is $78.

Absences from the Home

Temporarily on hold during Provincial Lockdown.

Managers Point of Contact

for General Inquiries related to COVID restrictions:

In an effort to streamline this process for you, we have attached a form that you can email to a specific manager based on the resident's Home area. Alternatively, if you would prefer, you can phone the appropriate manager and they will assist you.

Mandatory Training Videos

Training videos are mandatory for you to watch prior to entering the building

A component of the Directives that the Ministry released includes a mandatory requirement for Homes to ensure that Essential Caregivers coming into the Home receive training on putting on and taking off PPE as well as training on effective hand washing. Below are the 2 video clips for you to view. You will be asked to confirm at the screening table that you have watched these 2 videos prior to entering.

Here are short video clips to resources that will help you to understand how to use PPE properly and how to effectively hand wash.

How to put on PPE - https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-fullppe-on

How to Handwash - https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-handwash

This training needs to be completed prior to your first visit and then monthly thereafter.

COVID-19 PCR Testing

You will require an appointment.

You can pre-book your weekly appointment online here.

Greater Napanee COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Westdale campus at 12 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee.

Hours are 8:30-3:30 seven days a week.

The link to access your results for this testing is here.

Infection Control from the Desk of Emily Sarley

This is a link to an article written on April 6 2021 that features Dr. Kieran Moore speaking about the sharp rise in the Variants of Concern in the KFLA area.

Wearing your mask at all times, whether you are inside or outside, keeping hand sanitizer close by and using it regularly as well as being very intentional when leaving your own home for only the most necessary of reasons is of paramount importance right now.

For those of you who received their First Vaccine dose at the Strathcona Paper Center between Feb 25-27 2021, we have been advised that you are to contact 1-343-477-0172 in order to book your second dose. You will want to do this ASAP.

Essential Caregiver Designation

The Ministry of Long Term Care updated visiting policy requires written documentation that supports the essential caregiver designation. As a result, we have created a PDF form that you can open electronically and fill in the blanks. There are a couple of options to return the form to us via email or fax. Alternatively, we will have hard copies of this document available with the screeners at JMPC where you can complete and drop off to them.

Essential Caregivers must submit this form to be approved as an essential caregiver prior to their visit in order to be permitted into the Home.

Should the resident/POA wish to change an essential caregiver, a new form will need to be submitted in advance.

ZOOM Visits

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.

Please book your window and/or zoom visit using this link: https://www.picktime.com/JMPC

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 Booked Visit?

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 Earline at reception during business hours(main line)

Are you interested in a

free online 8 week Educational Opportunity?

Click here for details and to sign up.

Offered by Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario, this free online course is designed for caregivers who are providing care and support to older adults living with frailty. The course is self-paced, over eight weeks, from April 19-June 14

Message from the Chair of Family Council

Family Council is composed of family and friends of the residents of the John M. Parrot Centre and dedicated to the promotion and improvement of the health, welfare and happiness of all residents at the John M. Parrot Centre.

Family Council, a time for sharing, caring and supporting.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have concerns or simply need a listening ear.

Take Care,

Gwen

Gwen Babcock

gbabcock@mycando.ca

Alzheimer's Society

Let’s talk about Dementia!

Do you know what dementia is? One of the most common misconceptions is that dementia itself is the disease when in fact it is an umbrella term for conditions that affect our brain. From a Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer’s Disease – the term dementia is used to capture those conditions that affect memory, communication, mood, personality and the ability to perform day-to-day activities. Alzheimer’s Disease is one type of dementia, also the most common type of irreversible dementias.

Warning Signs of Dementia:

Dementia is not something that will appear overnight. If you notice a significant change in cognition for yourself or your loved one, it may be a result of a complication with a drug, an infection or even a delirium – which is a medical emergency and should not be ignored. Signs of dementia are progressive over time and while some dementias have more step-like stages, most are more of a sloping decline in abilities over time. Dementia is not a normal part of aging. If you are concerned if you are seeing signs of a cognitive impairment, it is vital that you reach out to your healthcare providers as soon as possible.

Connect with us:

We want to thank the John M Parrott Centre for inviting us into your newsletter. We will be back next month with more, but if you would like to join any of our education sessions, support groups or recreation programming, please reach out to us for more information.

Article prepared by: Wendy Harris, R/TRO; Education Coordinator with the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A; education@alzking.com

For general inquiries or to connect with our staff, please reach out to us at 613-544-3078.

Around the Home

Creative programs during an outbreak

Forms That You May Require

Paper Copies of the Weekly Newsletter – Available at the Resource Centre right behind the screeners.
Essential Caregiver Designation Form – Click here
Short term or Temporary Absence Request Form – Click here