We remain very focussed on the roll out of the COVID 19 vaccination. We are working diligently in the background to prepare ourselves as much as possible so that we are ready as soon as we are advised by KFLA Public Health that the vaccine is ready for our area. From supplies to complete the injection, consent forms, information packages, right through to obtaining consents! There is lots to do!!
In this area, our numbers are very low which will impact when the vaccine comes to KFLA. We will keep you posted as this information becomes available.
Later in this newsletter in Emily’s section, you will see a link to a Vaccine Information resource. This resource has also been printed out and made accessible to residents to review as well. We are similarly providing education to staff in anticipation of this roll out as well.
At present, we have 93% staff compliance and 90% resident compliance with the flu shots which is also important to note as we not only have to worry about COVID but we also have to be mindful of the presence of influenza during this time of year.
As was shared with you last week, staff are wearing eye protection at all times in the Home. Essential Caregivers coming into the Home are encouraged to wear eye protection when in the Home as well.
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
COVID-19 Testing for Essential Caregivers
Now required weekly
Greater Napanee COVID-19 Assessment Centre
Westdale campus at 12 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee.
You require an appointment. You can pre-book your appointment online here.
Hours are 8:30-3:30 seven days a week.
You will need to identify yourself as an essential caregiver/visitor
in LTC in order to be tested without symptoms.
Please plan to allow yourself at least 1 day grace to ensure you can
maintain a current COVID test.
Who must have (and show proof of) a negative COVID test every week?
All caregivers and visitors coming inside or visiting outside on the Home’s property.
The link to access your results for this testing is here.
For LTC Homes in the Orange, Red and Lockdown zones essential caregivers coming into the Home are reduced to 1 person.
IMPORTANT
If you, or anyone in your household, feel unwell at all,
please postpone your visit with the resident.
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. Essential caregivers are not permitted to eat/drink in the Home.
All other items will be kept for 24 hours prior to being taken to the resident.
Here is the week’s program schedule commencing Jan 10 - 16 2021
Sleep Stories
The RSA’s are commencing a new program called Sleep Stories aimed at calming the mind in the evening
Absences from the Home
On Hold.
Manager 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 residents 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.
This training needs to be completed prior to your first visit and then monthly thereafter.
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 thisformto 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 yourZoom and Window 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.
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)
Infection Control from the desk of Emily Sarley
Here is an information link to the COVID-19 Vaccine that has been provided to us. This vaccination process is moving quickly across the province and it is very likely that we will have the vaccine here within the next 2 weeks.
Please take the time to review this information package prior to our phone call as we reach out to residents or the POA for care to obtain consent for this vaccine.
Message from the Chair of Family Council
Family Council is composed of family and friends of the residents of the John 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.
If you have any questions that you would like shared with the Home, feel free to reach out.
If you are feeling that you would like some additional support or have some questions that you would like to work through we would like to encourage you to access this amazing local resource.
Lisa would be happy to chat with you.
Around the Home
New Years Cheese Balls
This is what our Mitten Tree now looks like.
Thank you to all who donated to this tree. The items are going to Interval House in Napanee.
Bowling and Baking Together
Church Service with Father David
Forms That You May Require
Paper Copies of the Weekly Newsletter – Available at the Resource Centre right behind the screeners.