JMPC Newsletter the week of June 9, 2023

Special Update June 26, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Hello Everyone

Super exciting news to share with everyone today!

We have been waiting and waiting, and this past Friday we received the much-anticipated Ministry Directive update.

As staff, we donned our masks for our whole shifts commencing in March 2020 and have maintained that, until TODAY!!!

We are very happy with this change in Ministry Directive!!!

Staff, families, visitors, and all persons entering JMPC can choose to wear a mask. We are mask friendly and are respectful of everyone's personal choice to wear, or not wear a mask.

As was before COVID, staff are expected to conduct a Point of Care Risk Assessment before entering a resident's room or providing care to a resident. If staff feel, based on this assessment, that specific safety PPE is required, then they will utilize the necessary PPE at that time. (Masks, gowns, face shields, etc)

Another change to the Ministry Directive that was just released is that you can now enjoy a meal with a resident indoors. This means that commencing on Tuesday, June 27 we will begin selling meal tickets at the reception desk for you to purchase (more on this exciting development below and how to book a meal)

Please note that the passive screening questions posted at the door remain for you to review prior to entering the Home.

Chat with you in our next regular newsletter (every 3 weeks), which will be in your inbox this Friday, on June 30 2023.

Have a great week,

Angela Malcolm

Director

Meal Tickets

Infection Prevention and Control from the desk of

Emily Sarley RN,

IPAC LEAD

Please remember to postpone your visit if you are not feeling well.

Please feel free to contact Emily Sarley, JMPC IPAC Lead,

if you have any questions related to IPAC.

613-354-3306 Ext. 7227

esarley@lennox-addington.on.ca

Beverages

Please enjoy a drink from our coffee/tea and hot chocolate dispensers wherever you would like in the Home!

Things to Do across Lennox & Addington County

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:

Resources & Contacts

County of Lennox & Addington

County of Lennox & Addington Facebook

KFLA Public Health

JMPC Room Layouts

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.

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

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)
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, Behavioural Support Nurse (Ext. 7237)