It’s time once again to BEE Prepared! Accreditation 2018 is happening in October 2018 – just around the corner!
Meet your buzz-worthy guide, Buzzbee! She’ll guide you so that you can BEE prepared!
Join us at the ACCREDITATION FAIR
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
1:30 – 3:30pm
Menno Hospital Chapel
WHY ACCREDITATION?
Menno Place has a legacy of caring, compassion and excellent services to our residents. Our last Accreditation occurred in 2013 in which Menno Home and Hospital attained Exemplary Status. We are now beginning preparations for our next survey in October 2018. This time Assisted Living will be part of our survey.
Accreditation Canada is the independent, not-for-profit organization that examines and assesses health care providers. See their website: www.Accreditation.ca
BUILD ON OUR SUCCESS
Through the Accreditation process, we have an opportunity to demonstrate our excellence in service delivery, identify opportunities for ongoing improvement, and continue to build on the successes and feedback from our last survey in October 2013. In 2013, Menno Place was accredited with exemplary standing.
Accredited with Exemplary Standing means that the organization exceeded the most rigorous requirements of the accreditation program. This is the highest standing awarded by Accreditation Canada.
BEE PREPARED!
Buzzbee is our buzzworthy guide to help prepare our teams for Accreditation. Each month, she’ll introduce a bulletin with a new theme. You’ll find the bulletin on our website and in our monthly email newsletter.
WHAT DO I DO?
Read the bulletins and use the Questions & Answers (Q&A) that you receive to preapre for the questions that the surveyors may ask you.
WHEN DOES THIS TAKE PLACE?
Accreditation Canada surveyors will be at Menno Place from October 23 – 25, 2018.
During the survey period, two peer surveyors from across Canada will visit our Campus. They will tour our Homes, review our processes, and speak to people. Specifically, they will gather information by:
- Reviewing resident health records and documentation
- Talking and listening to leaders, physicians, staff, students, volunteers, residents, families and our community partners
- Observing what takes place
- Recording what they read, see and hear
The Accreditation survey is designed to assess our compliance with national standards for quality and safety of resident care. In particular, surveyors will be looking for the measures we have in place to meet the Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) set out by Accreditation Canada. There are 28 ROPs applicable to our Homes and we must demonstrate how we meet each of them to successfully complete Accreditation.
WHY ACCREDITATION MATTERS
Accreditation helps health care organizations improve their performance for the benefit of their clients and the health system.
Each of our client organizations has chosen our ISQua-accredited program to help them pursue excellence, improve their performance, and guide their ongoing quality and safety initiatives. They do so both as a mark of pride and as a way to create a strong and sustainable focus on quality and safety within their walls.
Our approach to accreditation strengthens the quality improvement efforts that organizations already have underway. It helps them:
- Assess their services and find out where to focus their improvement efforts
- Develop standardized processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Mitigate risk and support the uptake of best practices
- Build a culture of quality, safety, and excellence
- Identify leading and commendable practices
- Publicly promote their commitment to offering safe, high-quality services
(Taken from the Accreditation Canada website)
Look for an Accreditation Canada banner or certificate when you are at a health care organization. If it is accredited, you’ll know the organization is proud to have been assessed by its peers, met or exceeded national standards of excellence, and continues to strive for excellence.
Flu shot or mask – those are the two choices for visitors…
/in Family and FriendsIt’s time for flu season and we are working together to prevent the spread of flu!
Once again, Fraser Health will be implementing its Influenza Control Program Policy. This policy requires that all STAFF and VISITORS who have not received a flu shot, are required to wear a surgical mask when they are in resident care areas. This means any area within Menno Home, Hospital and the Terraces that is accessible to the residents who live here.
Masks are available at the Nursing desks on each unit and at the front entrances.
Your participation for the health and safety of our residents will be required and greatly appreciated.
Who is at greatest risk?
The risk of complications is greater for seniors 65 years and older, very young children, and people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health problems, or weakened immune systems.
As reported on CBC, this year’s dominant flu strain is more powerful than last year. It is a strain of H3N2 and it causes more hospitalizations and deaths than any other strain of flu. 80% of all flu-related deaths can be traced back to this particular strain of flu – of which 70% of those who die of the flu are elderly. Lead researchers for the BC Centre for Disease Control say that this vaccine is a good match with this year’s strain of H3N2 and will be effective in helping to prevent the spread of the disease and in building up resistance to this strain of the flu.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/flu-strain-stronger-earlier-this-year-warns-b-c-centre-for-disease-control-1.3821890
It is especially important with this flu strain that we do all that we are able to prevent the transmission of flu among the seniors whom we love.
At Menno Place, we are vigilant about preventing the flu from spreading. Our staff follow the Fraser Health Influenza policy from Fraser Health. They have either reported (shown evidence) of their flu immunization or wear a mask in areas where they are in contact with residents.
What is expected of families and visitors?
Families and visitors can be vigilant about preventing the spread of the flu by following these basic practices:
Resources
Facts about Gastrointestinal Illness (Stomach Flu)
Facts about Influenza
Is it a Cold or Influenza?
Dementia Roadmap for Families
/in Family and FriendsDementia affects about 1 in 7 Canadians over the age of 70 (alzheimers.org). While different kinds of dementia vary in their initial presentation and rate of progression, there are features of the dementia journey common to all. This brochure is a basic roadmap of the territory to help families orient themselves on the journey they are traveling, and see what is coming farther along the road.
Holiday Gift Guide!
/in Family and FriendsGetting to Know Our Team – Garry Janzen – Life Enrichment Coordinator
/in Family and FriendsGarry Janzen is the newest member of the Menno Place team! He is the Life Enrichment Coordinator for Menno Home and Menno Hospital.
He has spent the last ten years in pastoral ministry, and prior to that worked 25 years in the business community.
We are thrilled to welcome Garry to the team, and he’s answered a couple questions so that we can get to know him better…
Getting to Know Our Team – Laura Hanayli – Occupational Therapist
/in Family and FriendsLaura’s role as an occupational therapist at Menno Place includes helping residents with their mobility skills – using their hands, walking, exercising – and working with them to improve those skills.
Today, we got a chance to ask her some more personal questions – read the interview below!
Family Council – Home and Hospital
/in Family and FriendsFamily and Friends (Family Council) Connections
Thursday, October 19th
1:30 pm – 2:30pm
Menno Home Chapel
Coffee, Tea, Refreshments are provided
Special Guest:
Kim Cantwell, Menno Home Care Manager, Infection Control Lead
Hilde Wiebe, Executive Director, Care Services
Family Council Survey Results
/in Family and FriendsBased on the survey results, as requested, Family Council will occur every other month, effective Oct. 19, 2017.
It will continue to be on the 3rd Thursday of the month (October, December, February, April, June), with the exception of December due to the Christmas holidays. In December, Family Council will occur on Dec. 14, instead of Dec. 21.
The time and location will be continue to be at 1:30-2:30 pm in the Menno Home Chapel.
In the survey, we have found that support-based discussions and guest speakers on relevant topics are valued and we will incorporate these requests into our meetings.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Oct. 19! Infection Control and Accreditation 2018 will be discussed.
Home & Hospital – Family & Friends Appreciation Dinner – October 27th
/in Events, Family and FriendsNovember Events – Highlights for the Month
/in Events, Family and FriendsDon’t miss these wonderful events happening in November!
We encourage Families and Friends to join residents at these events as they are very special and wonderful to enjoy together.
Please see the Menno Home & Hospital Recreation Calendars for daily & special events, bus trips, etc
The Apartments
Pavilion
November 20th at 2:00pm – Rexall Pharmacy Presentation: Memories
November is the time for remembrance. Together we will learn about the challenges that this time of year can pose for those who lived through difficult times.
Terrace
November 20th at 3:00pm – Rexall Pharmacy Presentations: Memories -TE 1st Floor Lounge
*see explanation under Pavilion
Primrose Gardens
November 25th at 3:00pm – Ukulele Performance
For all Apartment Residents to attend:
November 10th at 2:30pm – Talent Show in the Terrace Dining Room
Bus Trips
November 17th – Christmas Shopping at Seven Oaks Mall
November 24th – Christmas Shopping at Walmart
Where can you see the full Recreation Calendars for each month?
Recreation Calendars – Click Here
Accreditation 2018 – BEE Prepared – Accreditation Fair – Oct. 25th
/in Family and FriendsIt’s time once again to BEE Prepared! Accreditation 2018 is happening in October 2018 – just around the corner!
Meet your buzz-worthy guide, Buzzbee! She’ll guide you so that you can BEE prepared!
Join us at the ACCREDITATION FAIR
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
1:30 – 3:30pm
Menno Hospital Chapel
WHY ACCREDITATION?
Menno Place has a legacy of caring, compassion and excellent services to our residents. Our last Accreditation occurred in 2013 in which Menno Home and Hospital attained Exemplary Status. We are now beginning preparations for our next survey in October 2018. This time Assisted Living will be part of our survey.
Accreditation Canada is the independent, not-for-profit organization that examines and assesses health care providers. See their website: www.Accreditation.ca
BUILD ON OUR SUCCESS
Through the Accreditation process, we have an opportunity to demonstrate our excellence in service delivery, identify opportunities for ongoing improvement, and continue to build on the successes and feedback from our last survey in October 2013. In 2013, Menno Place was accredited with exemplary standing.
Accredited with Exemplary Standing means that the organization exceeded the most rigorous requirements of the accreditation program. This is the highest standing awarded by Accreditation Canada.
BEE PREPARED!
Buzzbee is our buzzworthy guide to help prepare our teams for Accreditation. Each month, she’ll introduce a bulletin with a new theme. You’ll find the bulletin on our website and in our monthly email newsletter.
WHAT DO I DO?
Read the bulletins and use the Questions & Answers (Q&A) that you receive to preapre for the questions that the surveyors may ask you.
WHEN DOES THIS TAKE PLACE?
Accreditation Canada surveyors will be at Menno Place from October 23 – 25, 2018.
During the survey period, two peer surveyors from across Canada will visit our Campus. They will tour our Homes, review our processes, and speak to people. Specifically, they will gather information by:
The Accreditation survey is designed to assess our compliance with national standards for quality and safety of resident care. In particular, surveyors will be looking for the measures we have in place to meet the Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) set out by Accreditation Canada. There are 28 ROPs applicable to our Homes and we must demonstrate how we meet each of them to successfully complete Accreditation.
WHY ACCREDITATION MATTERS
Accreditation helps health care organizations improve their performance for the benefit of their clients and the health system.
Each of our client organizations has chosen our ISQua-accredited program to help them pursue excellence, improve their performance, and guide their ongoing quality and safety initiatives. They do so both as a mark of pride and as a way to create a strong and sustainable focus on quality and safety within their walls.
Our approach to accreditation strengthens the quality improvement efforts that organizations already have underway. It helps them:
(Taken from the Accreditation Canada website)
Look for an Accreditation Canada banner or certificate when you are at a health care organization. If it is accredited, you’ll know the organization is proud to have been assessed by its peers, met or exceeded national standards of excellence, and continues to strive for excellence.