We received a shipment from Public Health of 62 doses of the Covid-19 Moderna vaccine for our residents at 12:30 pm Friday January 1, 2021. With the help of several of our Registered Nurses, along with the Executive Director, Director of Care and the Medical Director, we were able to immunize 62 of our
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT The Board of Directors of IPAC Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of James Ayukekbong PhD CIC® as Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Journal of Infection Control. Dr. Ayukekbong will commence his term on January 1, 2021. Dr. Ayukekbong holds a PhD in Medical Science/Epidemiology and Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®).
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The residents at Parisien Manor took a trip to the “Drive-in Theatre” to watch a movie. The residents were over joyed with excitement with the aroma of movie popcorn and the cute little cars at each table.
One of our very special residents at Bayfield Manor, Dorothy Joyce celebrated her 103rd Birthday!! Her day started with a Mimosa for breakfast (as requested by Dorothy), followed by a drive-by parade. A special thank you goes out to all who participated including our terrific local fire department. Dorothy was asked what she’d like
“Best of the Best”! So proud of all the wonderful and dedicated staff at our home, Maple View Long Term Care. Well deserved! We are all very proud of this achievement.
The province has updated its visitor policy to address areas where there is higher community spread of COVID-19. Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2020, general visitors will not be allowed in long-term care homes in the following communities. Only essential visitors, including up to one caregiver per resident, will be allowed to visit. If the
Epidemiologists have termed the potential co-infection, “a looming double threat”. The flu may exacerbate COVID-19 or vice versa. There is yet no vaccine against COVID-19 but there is a vaccine against the flu which is available annually. The best way to mitigate risk is by receiving the flu vaccine. To learn more, click below
Our Program Department at Country Village arranged “Country Drives” on a bus for each wing of our home, individually, so that we did not mix residents. As you can see, we managed to keep them socially distanced on the bus and all wore masks. They drove through all the small towns in the
The Government of Ontario has revised its directive on visitation at retirement and long-term care homes. As of September 9, 2020, the province is expanding its indoor visitation regulations, subject to certain conditions outlined below. We know you are eager to continue visits with your loved one during this time of COVID-19 virus. We