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Happy New Year Everyone!
We enjoyed a very busy holiday season complete with great crafts, great music, delicious treats, lots of visitors, and fun games together! Later in this newsletter fun we had over the holidays.
Outbreak Over:
We were very thankful that Public Health declared our COVID-19 outbreak in Orchard Trail over on December 28 2023. It is wonderful to see these doors open for Orchard Trail residents to enjoy the rest of the Home again. As always, our thanks to families and staff for being supportive and attentive during this outbreak.
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Carol Retired this week:
This week we celebrated the retirement of Carol Corcoran, Manager of Nursing. Her last day was this past Tuesday. We wish her well as she closes this chapter and moves to the next. Congratulations, Carol, on your well-deserved retirement!
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New Manager of Nursing:
Emily Sarley RN, was our IPAC Lead/Assistant Manager of Nursing, and we are thrilled to announce that she has been awarded the Manager of Nursing position effective immediately.
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New IPAC Lead/Assistant Manager of Nursing:
Please welcome Angela Richmond RN who started at JMPC this week. Angela has come to us from Fairmount LTC Home and we are happy to have her on our team.
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Understanding the Dementia Journey Family Workshop:
This one day free workshop is open to anyone connected to a resident at JMPC. It is on Feb 21. Please see details later in this newsletter.
Family Council Meeting and Kitchen Tour:
The next Family Council Meeting is being held on January 25 at 2pm at JMPC. Following the meeting there will be a tour of the Main Kitchen in the basement for those interested. See later in the newsletter for further details, including a Zoom link for the meeting if you would prefer to attend via Zoom.
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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 or changed your mind and would like to have your loved one included in our Family Newsletter, please reach out to Bobbie-Joe at bblackburn@lennox-addington.on.ca or by calling ext 7224.
The next newsletter which will be in your inbox on February 2, 2024.
Chat soon,
Angela Malcolm RN
Director
County of Lennox & Addington Website: Click here.
County of Lennox & Addington Facebook: Click here.
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Infection Control (IPAC)
From the desk of
Angela Richmond RN
IPAC Lead
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Please be very mindful of any symptoms you are experiencing before deciding to come into the Home. We are working very hard to keep the Home clean and wiping surfaces regularly so that we can reduce the transmission of infections.
We know that the community is experiencing higher COVID numbers and really want to keep the Home safe so that we can keep all the Home Areas open for everyone to enjoy visits with their friends and family.
Please keep your mask on and use the hand sanitizer liberally.
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Please feel free to contact Angela Richmond, JMPC IPAC Lead,
if you have any questions related to IPAC.
613-354-3306 Ext. 7226
arichmond@lennox-addington.on.ca
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IPAC Education for Designated Essential Caregivers | |
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IPAC Education that is required for all Designated Essential Caregivers
The Fixing Long Term Care Act states that 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.
Here is the YouTube link to the video prepared by Public Health that covers all the required content.
After watching the video, please complete the quiz found at the link here.
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 speak with Colleen at reception and she will direct you accordingly.
NOTE: Click here for the form to complete if you want to be a Designated Essential Caregiver (This needs to be approved by the resident themselves or the POA )
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Feb 21 - Family Education Opportunity - Feb 21 | |
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Understanding the Dementia Journey
Have you ever struggled to understand Dementia?
Have you ever felt stressed or “burned out”
while supporting someone living with dementia?
Have you ever wondered why a person with dementia
may demonstrate odd behaviours that are difficult to understand?
If you have said YES to any of these questions, we can help you gain an understanding of not only dementia, but how you can better support those living with it.
Sign up now for our Understanding the Dementia Journey Workshop on February 21st from 9 am - 3 pm.
This single day session takes place in our basement Education Centre.
Please sign up at reception if you are interested. There is space for 11 participants.
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Meal tickets are available (for Non-Outbreak Home Areas) from Colleen at the reception desk Monday - Friday during business hours.
You do need to book the meal that you plan to attend at least 24 hours in advance (if the meal is for the weekend, it needs to be booked by Friday at 4 pm).
You will be set up in the Gibbard Dining Room with your resident. Lunch is served at 12 pm and supper is served at 5 pm.
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Family Council has created "Coffee House" donation boxes for our hot drink areas. Please feel free to help us cover the costs of providing these hot drinks while you visit with your loved one.
A special thanks to
Family Council for their support!!
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Menu for the week
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Here is the link to the most current menu.
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Programs for the Week
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Here is the week’s most current program schedule.
- Music Therapy with Elizabeth returns on January 9
- Reminiscing Baking coming back later in January
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The link (that takes you to the County website) to the program calendar and menu is updated each week for you. | |
Resident Home Areas -
Who to call when you have Questions?
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Email is not your best option.... |
It is not recommended to utilize email if you are needing to speak to a registered staff member (Team Leader, Charge Nurse (RN or RPN). Your best option is to call them per the numbers listed below.
You never know if a Registered staff person has vacation time, days off, or for whatever personal reasons are not on duty therefore causing an unintentional delay in responding to your question / information.
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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
Angela Richmond RN who is the Assistant Manager of Nursing (ext 7226) or
Emily Sarley RN who is the Manager of Nursing (ext 7227).
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Calling the Charge Nurse (RPN) |
If you are wanting to call the Charge Nurse (RPN) on the Home area, we ask that you be mindful of the times that the nurse on the floor is administering medications. This will allow the nurse to fully focus on this important task with minimal distractions.
Times to try to avoid calling the nurse include:
7:30-9:30am 11:30-1:00pm 3:30-5:30pm 7:00-8:30pm
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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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Please feel free to reach out to Corinne if you have questions or would like more information about Family Council.
The next Family Council meeting is January 25 at 2pm with zoom option available.
There will be a tour of our main Kitchen after the meeting for those interested.
To Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6416303466?pwd=N2dEaDdqMXlJVEJodmtXTkNLRnBkUT09&omn=86806657024
Meeting ID: 641 630 3466
Passcode: 493392
Corinne Holmes
corinnerholmes@gmail.com or you can call her at 613-540-1481
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Our very own Bell Choir practiced a lot and put on a beautiful little musical with the help of our music therapist, Elizabeth. | |
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We made these wooden block "gifts" that turned out spectacular.
FUN FACT: The wood is from our old balcony's that we took down in 2023!
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Residents enjoyed painting these jars used for the Christmas Day centerpieces at the tea. | |
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Once the vases were finished they filled them with fresh greenery.
Lots of great memories came up as the residents reflected on past Christmas celebrations over the years.
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Door Decorating Contest
Residents voted and selected the following:
1st Place Winners: Activation Team Door - 2nd floor beside the double elevators
2nd Place Winners: TIED - Maple Lane and Cedar Grove
3rd Place Winners: Maintenance Team in the Basement
Our sincere thanks to all of the staff who participated in this annual event. Residents thoroughly enjoyed looking at all of the doors!
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Santa brought each resident a special gift on Christmas morning. | |
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It is highly recommended you keep fully up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations.
Visiting Hours are from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Ensure to sign in as you enter and exiting indicating the person you are here to visit.
As per Resident's Council there is to be no family/friends in the resident dining rooms during meal time. We respectfully support their decision.
Please Note: General Visitors are not permitted onto a Home Area that is in Outbreak of any kind.
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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 Amanda Sparkes (ext 7223). Please email her at asparkes@lennox-addington.on.ca or call her at reception during business hours(main line)
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Educational Resources
you are Welcome to Check Out
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Dementia Educational Resources
Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Counties Alzheimer’s Society website:
How relationships impact those living with Dementia and their families. Click the link below for information on:
How relationships change
· Impact of the disease
· Impact on family and friends
· Impact on couples
· Intimacy
Click this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLDwzgRTbVA to watch a short video on activities to help families and friends have purposeful and rewarding visits with loved ones who have memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. The presentation centers on the use of Montessori-based activities, which are effective in engaging persons with memory loss.
Dementia Information for Indigenous Peoples: First Nations, Métis and Inuit
Brain-healthy tips to reduce your risk of dementia
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Please ensure the Charge Nurse knows in advance if a resident is going out so that medications can be arranged as needed. Also ensure to sign the resident out for their leave of absence. The sign out book is located at the team center on each Home area.
All residents (unless they are isolating), 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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Connect with Us on your Socials | |
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:
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Forms That You May Require | |
- Paper Copies of the Weekly Newsletter – Available at the Resource Centre just passed the sign in table at the entrance.
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Essential Caregiver Designation Form – Click here
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Healthcare Resources & Adaptive Clothing | |
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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
http://multigenhealth.com/
Consent form for this service can be found here
Dental Hygiene Services:
Roving Dental Hygiene – Karen De Luca RDH – 613-770-3801
Modern Care Dental Hygiene – (613) 449-4838 or info@mcdh.ca
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
Please feel free to reach out to them as needed. They are privately based on a fee for service.
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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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County of Lennox & Addington Website
County of Lennox & Addington Facebook
JMPC Room Layouts
JMPC CONTACTS
- Angela Malcolm, Director (Ext. 7222)
- Emily Sarley, Manager of Nursing (Ext. 7227)
- Angela Richmond, Assistant Manager of Nursing / IPAC Lead (Ext. 7226)
- 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)
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, 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)
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