MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR | |
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Hello Everyone,
Have you been keeping an eye on the construction of our paved pathway? The path base has been completed; the concrete square pad was poured this week, and next week, the pavement will be poured along the path. Four metal benches and a gazebo have been ordered and will be arriving very soon. We have received a few calls from families expressing interest in donating to the gazebo/benches which is very appreciated. If you are interested in donating to any of these elements of the project, we would love to hear from you and will ensure a nameplate to recognize the contribution is installed on the item. The path begins at the back edge of the front community garden and continues along the east side of the building toward the back, ending with a sitting area under the gazebo. The path will be approximately 150 meters in length. Our hope is that we can add length to this walking path in the coming years. While we did have a name for the path when we submitted our grant application, we feel that it is very important to include JMPC residents into this project. We are going to open it up to the JMPC residents to contribute their ideas on the naming of this pathway. Stay tuned for this development!
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Volunteer Appreciation:
We are very happy to celebrate our volunteers today! They have donated so many hours to JMPC, sharing their talents, passions, and skills that make a difference in the lives of the residents every day. Human connection, social support, and relationships enhance the experience of JMPC residents, and we honour them today.
Our Volunteers
Volunteers have hearts of gold
Their work is Valuable with our young and old
Our volunteers are Loyal, and Sincere
And Always helping people with a smile and cheer
Always giving in the contributions they make
Our volunteers exceed and shape
and make JMPC a great place to be.
Written by Dale Youmans (resident at JMPC) and Amanda Sparkes
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Alzheimer's Walk:
Join us at the "Walk For Alzheimer's" at 9:00am on May 11 2024. The walk is kicking off this year right at JMPC! Did you know JMPC has its own team this year? If you would like to donate to our team click on the link.
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Respiratory Outbreak:
We remain in respiratory outbreak on Lilac Knoll and continue to see respiratory symptoms. Please continue to be diligent with you hand washing, cough etiquette and being attentive to your own health symptoms. If you are feeling unwell, please postpone your visit.
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Coffee Cups:
We have moved away from disposable cups for the coffee / tea rooms. We kindly ask that you bring your own mugs when you visit. Glass mugs will also be available for those who need to use a mug as well as for our residents. We want to be good stewards of our environment and appreciate your support with this.
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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 May 31, 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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Hello everyone,
It appears that COVID-19 and influenza are on a downward trend in Ontario. Unfortunately, we are seeing more respiratory viruses such as parainfluenza, human metapneumovirus, and seasonal coronavirus (common cold). We continue to monitor community trends. If you are feeling unwell, please do not come into the home. Hand hygiene continues to be your best defense against these viruses, including using alcohol-based hand sanitizer when your hands are not visibly soiled or washing them with soap and water when visibly soiled. If you are interested in learning more about hand hygiene for family and friends. Please see the public health video on washing hands https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/j/2019/jcyh-ltc-family
If you have any questions or would like to provide consent ahead, please reach out to Angela Richmond IPAC Lead/Assistant Manager of Nursing.
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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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From the Desk of Amber - Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care vs End Of Life Care
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In the March 1 2024 newsletter, we reviewed the concept of palliative care, which is an approach to care of an individual with a life-limiting diagnosis that focuses on their comfort and quality of life and can span many months or even years.
Today, we will contrast that with end-of-life care.
In the long-term care setting, we get to know our residents very well, and this allows us to notice changes that indicate to us that an individual may be very near to their natural end of life. This may come as a significant event causing a change in health or function, or may be more subtle, such as sleeping more or eating very little. When we notice this, we will engage you in a conversation and again review the wishes of your loved one. The initial thought of many family members is to want their loved one to be seen in the emergency department- after all, every time they’ve gone to the hospital in the past, they have gotten better! However, when someone is naturally approaching end-of-life, a transfer to hospital is rarely in their best interest. We can provide comfort through the natural end-of-life care here in their home, with nurses and staff who know your loved one well. This may look different for everyone, but often includes the use of injectable medications to manage symptoms like pain, shortness of breath, nausea or anxiety. When we transition to this approach, we now say they are receiving end-of-life care- this care can last anywhere from hours to weeks, depending on many factors, but the goal never changes: to provide a dignified, comfortable death in the home surrounded by family and staff who have cared for your loved one through their journey and know them well.
If you ever have any questions about end-of-life care, or how this may look for your loved one, please reach out to me anytime by leaving a message for me at the nursing station- I am happy to chat anytime.
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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. | |
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Menu for the week
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Here is the link to the most current menu.
- Our Spring-Summer menu has started this week.
- Exciting new items on the menu include vegetarian taco salad; tuscan chicken salad plate; tomato feta lentil fusilli; three sisters bean soup; orange-ginger squash soup; salmon and broccoli quiche; chai tea pudding; and breaded dijon parmesan chicken!
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Programs for the Week
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Here is the week’s most current program schedule.
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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. | |
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A new series at JMPC
to learn about a resident and their lived experience
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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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The RPN (Charge Nurse) 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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Karthik is our Physiotherapist at JMPC.
His hours of work are:
Mon and Wed - 9am - 7pm
Fri - 2pm - 7pm
Sat - 9am - 7pm
His office is in Spring Meadow and he can be reached at ext 7248.
Karthik is also ADP authorized and can provide excellent support with mobility aide assessments.
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Kishan is our Physiotherapy Assistant and works under the supervision/direction of the Physiotherapist.
Kishan is here Mon - Fri 8:30-5:00pm.
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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.
Corinne Holmes
corinnerholmes@gmail.com or you can call her at 613-540-1481
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Our pathway in the backyard is coming right along. The concrete pad is poured and the ground / prep work for the path is completed. Next week the path will be poured. | |
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Kenny shared his musical talent with us.
If you get a chance to hear him play, you will be impressed!
He is a new friend of ours from Ongwanada.
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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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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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