Dear Guildford Community,
We remain in “Enhanced Monitoring” in the Arbutus Neighborhood at this time:
This means we are not on outbreak but are on heightened precautions & extra preventative measures.
We will continue under this protocol until the required “infection free” time has passed.
We will update you when we know the date.
- A case of covid was identified (as per May 10) & we are in consult with Public Health regarding continuation of current protocols.
- 9 residents are in Droplet Precaution
- Nurses have contacted resident decision- makers to inform
Point Prevalence Testing
- Swabs completed & all 9 results are negative;
- Testing continues as per contact tracing – all results to date are negative
- 2nd Round of Point Prevalence Testing planned for May 18th, Tuesday.
- Point Prevalence: is a term used to test a group of people at a single point in time. It can be any testing depending on the need, situation, or transmission.
Point prevalence test is a test of a group of individuals at the same time in one location; in the case of Covid, is a swab or gargle test.
- We will update everyone on the results as we receive them in the daily emails.
Please find important information about
Guildford Seniors Village’s First & Second Floor Neighborhoods below.
Second Floor Community- Arbutus Neighborhood Only: as per Public Health guidance, Enhanced Monitoring & Droplet Precaution protocols are implemented as below:
- In Person Visitation is on hold until further notice; virtual visits only.
- All inquiries in regards to Virtual Visitation (i.e Skype, Zoom, Facetime & phone calls) or to email your message to your loved one, please contact the Recreation Department:
gsv-familyvisits@retirementconcepts.com or 604-582-0808 ext 203
*scheduling subject to staff cohort availability, thank you for understanding
- No resident outings
- Residents in observance are on droplet precaution:
- Droplet Precaution is supporting resident in their suite (quarantine) with personalized care, in-suite dining, one to one recreation, housekeeping & laundry services, and with consult & compliance with Public Health guidelines.
- Family decision makers have been contacted by General Manager/Nurses.
- Cohorting resident & staff in Arbutus Neighborhood includes housekeeping services, with extra housekeeping & enhanced sanitizing, and recreation
- Strict compliance with PPE, Health Pre-Screen 2x daily for all essential staff & residents continues.
- Daily Education regarding PPE, protocols & hand hygiene includes enhanced Huddle Guide.
- PPE stock & replenishment is stable
- Recreation Programs as One-To-One Visits & Programs continue in un-affected areas.
- No food donations at this time, as we are minimizing all risk factors, with focus on each resident and the continued high level care and safety of our community
VISITATION (in Person or Virtual) by Appointment is OPEN for:
First Floor Community: Dogwood (suites 101 to 113C) & Maple Neighborhood (suites 119 to 135C)
Second Floor Community: Rosewood Neighborhood (Suites 201 t0 222)
- Please email 24 to 48 hours in advance to schedule & confirm date and time of your
- In Person visit
- or Virtual Visitation (i.e Skype, Zoom, Facetime & phone calls)
- or planned outing:
gsv-familyvisits@retirementconcepts.com or 604-582-0808 ext 203
No Drop Ins.
- PLANNING A RESIDENT OUTING (or walk) – a minimum of 24 to 48 hours advance notice is required
- Only visitors who are on the “Resident Access List” are permitted to remove residents from the secured building on an approved & scheduled basis.
- Recreation who will confirm scheduled date with Nurses that Resident is able to continue with outing (i.e. resident wellness, essential medical appointment)
*scheduling subject to staff cohort availability, thank you for understanding
- For visitors who do not use email, or are hearing impaired, visits can be booked on site, with a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
Compassionate Or Essential Visits Continue: Support in Care
- If your loved one is transitioning in their Life Journey, the Care Team will reach out to Resident Decision Maker in collaboration, to notify and arrange visit.
- Care Team will reach out with recommendations for Essential support.
- Covid 2nd Vaccinations are being administered June 14th to a few remaining residents by consent. *Dates may vary for some residents.
For any questions, please contact General Manager
cnunes@retirementconcepts.com
Protocols
Strict compliance to all protocols in place corporately as well as directives of the health authorities, continues at Guildford Seniors Village.
This includes preventative & enhanced infection control, monitoring residents’ & staff health closely, and visitor designations.
Deliveries at Lobby Entrance:
- Please label your delivery with resident name & suite number, and we will ensure sanitizing and delivery to loved one.
- Kindly press the button at the speaker (to your left) to inform our team if you’ve delivered an item in the lobby vestibule.
Essential Services include:
- Onsite Hair Salon
- Mobile Dental Care offering full – service dental & denture care
- Foot Care Services, Occupational & Physical Therapy
- Music Therapists, Social Worker & Dietitian
JOIN US! FAMILY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MONTHLY MEETINGS BY ZOOMPart 2: “Advance Care Planning”
May 20, 2021 3:30pm – 4:30pm RSVP
We welcome back Connie Jorsvik of https://patientpathways.ca/ to answer your questions about navigation in healthcare & the role of decision makers in loved one’s care.
- What is the difference between Representation Agreement & Power of Attorney.
- Challenges in LTC or Life’s Journey as Dementia advances- committeeship, how to put decision makers in place
- If decision maker passes away; loved ones of resident in LTC who cares for financial or care decision responsibilities?
Planning your decision making for yourself or loved one, is an act of creating personal power & clarity, as a vital aspect of optimal living.
Bring a Guest by Zoom!
Especially valuable for loved ones & caregivers
Meet the Leadership Team for Department Updates & as a Resource for your support.
To RSVP, please email sbarr@retirementconcepts.com or call 604-582-0808 ext 125.
A Zoom invite will be emailed to you.
Have Any Questions?
Please call us at 604-582-0808 and we will direct your call.
We wish you continued health excellence,
from All of Us in Guildford Seniors Village