September 25, 2020
Dear Copernicus Lodge Community Members:
Copernicus Lodge remains COVID-19 free.
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 short videos 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
A BIG THANK YOU to our Auxiliary Members for their help with "Aggie's" Store during the COVID-19 Pandemic. CLICK HERE for more information.
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.
Thank you for your visit Honourable Michael Tibollo and Natalia Kusendova, MPP with a very special donation from the Taiwanese Canadian Association last week! CLICK HERE to view. Please visit our Facebook Page to view more pictures of the visit.
The new resident biography for the month of September. CLICK HERE to view.
BBQ Time! Staff Appreciation BBQ. CLICK HERE to view
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.
We welcome you to visit the very special biography series of our Residents of the month we have put together. Please CLICK HERE to view.
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 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 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.
Please note that during these times, we currently can offer the following type of scheduled visits: CLICK HERE to view our Family Visitation Chart.
- For questions related to scheduled calls/visits, please call our LTC Director of Programs & Services at 416-536-7122 ext. #253. Please email us to book a visit:communications@copernicuslodge.com, Please note in subject: Resident name and/or Room number.
SAVE THE DATE
Our Fall 2020 Gala has been rescheduled for November 6, 2021.
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CELEBRATIONS
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.
