This planning tool has been designed to guide Long Term Care organizations through WorkSafeBC’s six-step process to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in Long Term Care. Briefly, these steps are: Step 1: Assess the risk at your workplace Step 2: Implement measures to reduce the risk Step 3: Develop policies Step 4: Develop communication plans […]
In March 2020, we came face to face with one of the biggest challenges in our lifetime, the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. Strict restrictions were placed on all long-term care and assisted living communities to protect residents against the deadly virus. This meant immense sacrifices by residents, families and staff to keep residents safe and healthy. […]
Booking Visits We now have a dedicated visitation Scheduling Phone Line and Email in place to support your visits. This phone and email are monitored seven days a week 9am-12pm. Please plan your communication to allow for a minimum of 24 hours’ notice when booking your appointments! To book a visit: Phone – 250-331-4092 Email […]
Hello Families and Friends of Retirement Concepts: Current COVID-19 guidelines in Long Term Care and Assisted Living Communities are being revised provincially effective April 1st, 2021. Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer delivered an update today with province wide changes to current restrictions including changes to the visitor guidelines. Starting April 1st, the […]
Friends and Families of Casa Loma and Comox Seniors Village As many of you will already know, Dr. Bonnie Henry addressed new visitation guidelines for care homes throughout British Columbia effective April 1st, in her COVID-19 update today. We know this will create a mix of excitement as well as anxiety for many people […]
Star of the Month – Shannon Hutchinson–Housekeeping Lead S – service, T – teamwork, A – attitude, R – respect Shannon is our housekeeping lead and works tirelessly supporting the entire housekeeping and laundry team. She fills in wherever necessary and always does it with a smile. Thank you Shannon from all the staff and […]
Thursday February 4 Update – Comox Valley and Casa Loma Seniors Village Happiest of birthday wishes to Elizabeth E. The sign on the lawns of Casa Loma made everyone’s day brighter! Well done to her amazing family. Star of the Month – Angelica Narra – Nursing Clerk, Comox Valley Seniors Village […]
Thursday January 14 Update – Comox Valley and Casa Loma Seniors Village Pizza Party at Casa Loma The tenants of Casa Loma enjoyed a pizza and beer dinner last night with music and games. Everyone was physically distanced but had a great time socially! Vaccination Update Vancouver Island Health Authority has scheduled two vaccine […]
We are pleased to introduce our new General Manager – Debbie Doucette Born into a military family, I spent my youth moving from province to province in this great country, and one posting overseas. It was this upbringing that helped form the person I am today. I am a lifelong learner, avid traveller and love […]
Friday December 11 Update Comox Valley and Casa Loma Seniors Village Message from Jen Fisher – Assistant General Manager As we head into this holiday season please help us stay safe and healthy throughout the season by following Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Minister of Health’s latest message around gatherings and how this applies […]