October 27, 2020
Dear Copernicus Lodge Community Members:
Copernicus Lodge remains COVID-19 free.
Copernicus Lodge is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Tracey Comeau, RN, MBA(c).
Please CLICK HERE for the full announcement in English.
Please CLICK HERE for the full announcement in Polish.
Dear Families,
Effective Friday, October 16th, short term resident absences will no longer be permitted for any homes located in areas with higher community spread of COVID-19. Since the City of Toronto is considered a high risk area, until further notice, all short term resident absences will cease at Copernicus Lodge . The only exception is for medical appointments or compassionate reasons. We recognize that this change will be difficult for many families. Families will continue to have the option of window visits, and virtual visits, and are encouraged to book visits through the self-scheduling link on our website. Additionally, if you have not done so already, families may designate up to 2 essential caregivers who may visit their loved one in their rooms, provided that they have proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 2 weeks of the visit. Requests to designate an essential caregiver must be put in writing, and can be sent to Roxanne Adams, Administrator, at roxannea@copernicuslodge.com. For more information regarding these changes, please visit our website at copernicuslodge.com. We thank you for your continued support and efforts in helping to keep our residents safe.
NEW online booking process – CLICK HERE to schedule a window visit, virtual visit or short absence (outing visit) with a long-term care resident.
Thank you to our Family Council for treating our staff to coffee and donuts on Friday. CLICK HERE to view
Thank you to our community partner, West Neigbourhood House for donating food care packages for our tenants. CLICK HERE to view.
The Ontario government released an updated COVID-19 Visiting Policy for LTC homes, which came into effect on September 9. We have been hard at work putting in place our LTC Visitation Plan at Copernicus Lodge. CLICK HERE to read our specific guidelines. CLICK HERE to view our Family Visitation Chart.
To prepare for your visit at Copernicus Lodge, CLICK HERE to download and watch this short and insightful Health & Safety – Hand Washing video.
CLICK HERE to watch a presentatiopn how to be prepared for your visit to Copernicus Lodge and how to safely and properly use various PPEs.
CLICK HERE to access the City of Toronto's very informative COVID-19 map of Status of Cases in Toronto.
COVID-19: Status of Cases in Toront
For information related to TAVASYS Services for TAVASYS Clients, please CLICK HERE.
For the most recent COVID-19 Pandemic information for our tenants, families and staff please CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE to read the newest update about Hairdresser Services for our residents.
Last week (September 14th - 20th) was Resident's Council Week! OARC - Residents' Council Week VIDEO. For more information and dates CLICK HERE. To see how we are preparing for this event CLICK HERE. We have put together a very special presentation of our Resident's Bill of Rights. CLICK HERE to view.
NEW! DementiAbility for Caregivers! CLICK HERE for more information.
Last week our long-term care residents participated in their first virtual Residents' Council meeting using Zoom. CLICK HERE for more information.
To download the COVID Alert App, Canada's free exposure notification app CLICK HERE
The Ontario Government released the LTC Homes Mandatory Reporting to the Ministry information. CLICK HERE to view.
The Ontario Government's Information guide outlining the death reporting and investigation process in long-term care homes:
For the Death Investigations Flyer, CLICK HERE.
For the Deaths in LTC Homes Flyer, CLICK HERE.
There is a New Admission and Annual Care Conference update for families. For more information please CLICK HERE
We are in search of Environmental Services Staff. For more information CLICK HERE
Please see the notice for our Adult Day Program. CLICK HERE to the view the information.
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The Ontario government announced on September 29, it will be investing over half a billion dollars to protect Vulnerable Senior against Second Wave of COVID-19. CLICK HERE to view. CLICK HERE to view the Ontario government's Long Term Care preparedness plan.
The Ontario government released a revision to Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes on September 14. CLICK HERE to view. To read our specific guidelines CLICK HERE. To access our Family Visitation Option chart CLICK HERE.
The Ontario government released an updated COVID-19 Visiting Policy for LTC homes along with a memo and FAQ document. We have been hard at work putting in place our LTC Visitation Plan at Copernicus Lodge.
The Ontario government launched on August 31, a COVID-19 resource page including resources to support clinical decision making, care planning, social connectedness and therapeutic engagement in LTC:
· Ethical guidance for people who work in long-term care: What is the right thing to do in a pandemic? Dementia Isolation Toolkit Working Group
· Strategies for Swabbing Individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer Society of Peel & Mississauga Halton Behaviour Supports Ontario Program
· Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Support Individuals Living with Dementia Maintain Isolation Precautions Behavioural Supports Ontario Provincial Coordinating Office
· The Person Behind the Mask: Communicating with Clients Living with Dementia While Protecting Ourselves (French - La Personne Derriere le Masque: Communiquer avec les Clients Atteints d’une Demence, Tout en se Protegeant), Alzheimer Society of Peel & Mississauga Halton Behavioural Supports Ontario
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A full social calendar is planned for our LTC Residents this month. To view the social calender:
For 1st Floor (ENG) CLICK HERE
For 1st Floor (POL) CLICK HERE
For 2nd Floor North (ENG) CLICK HERE
For 2nd Floor North (POL) CLICK HERE
For 2nd Floor South (ENG) CLICK HERE
For 2nd Floor South (POL) CLICK HERE
For 3rd Floor (ENG) CLICK HERE
For 4th Floor (ENG) CLICK HERE
For 4th Floor (POL) CLICK HERE
For 5th Floor (ENG) CLICK HERE
For 5th Floor (POL) CLICK HERE
For 6th Floor (ENG) CLICK HERE
For 6th Floor (POL) CLICK HERE
We will post regular updates and photos here on the website. Our Activation staff are hard at work creating programming and social visits for your loved one.
CLICK HERE to schedule a window visit, virtual visit or short absence (outing visit) with a long-term care resident.
For questions related to scheduled calls/visits, please call our LTC Director of Programs & Services at 416-536-7122 ext. #253.
SAVE THE DATE
Our Fall 2020 Gala has been rescheduled for November 6, 2021.
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CELEBRATIONS
VIST BY HONOURABLE MICHAEL TIBOLLO & NATALIA KUSENDOVA, MPP WITH SPECIAL DONATION FROM TAIWANESE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY. YOU CAN ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TO VIEW MORE PICTURES OF THE EVENT
STAFF APPRECIATION BBQ - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
COUNTRY WESTERN PARTY - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
SPECIAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR RESIDENTS - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
TENANT BLUEBERRY & CAKE TREAT - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
FIRST INDOOR VISIT FOLLOWING OUR LTC PLAN - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
PAINTING SESSIONS - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
WEDDING CELEBRATIONS 2020 - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
TIM HORTONS RESTAURANT/CAFÉ - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GALLERY
From everyone at Copernicus Lodge, we thank you for your support and wish you and your family continued good health.
