Notices & Bulletins
Jump to this section to read the latest announcements and bulletins from the Ministry of Long Term Care and changes you should be aware of.
Newsletters
Get the latest updates on whats happening at E.J. McQuigge Lodge. This section will help you get a look at the day to day and changes here at the lodge.
Educational Information
This section will help provide information on our procedures, plans and health and safety information. This is where we share behind the scenes information.
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New Guidance – Spring 2024
Recommended that residents and those over 65 receive a Spring 2024 COVID-19 vaccine targeted to those individuals at higher risk for severe illness It will be the XBB COVID vaccine This will be occurring in May for our Home Effective May 1, 2024 Previous COVID-19 guidance documents have been revoked All Visitors - Active screening…
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Fall Outbreak Prevention Preparedness | September 2023
Influenza immunization will be available here at our home, to residents, beginning the second week of October. We anticipate having influenza vaccine available to families shortly after. COVID-19 outbreaks in local long term care homes continue to be on the rise, in addition to outbreaks caused by other respiratory organisms Due to this we are…
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Accommodation Changes & Updates 2023
Bulletin to Residents of Long Term Care Homes: Important News Regarding Long-Term Care Home Acco1nmodations Charges Basic Accommodation Rates On July 1, 2023, the maximum co-payment that residents pay for basic accommodation in Long-Term Care (LTC) homes will increase by $1.59 per day from $63.73 per day to $65.32 per day, consistent with recent inflationary…
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Patient Safety Commitment Statement
E.J. McQuigge Lodge is committed to promoting a culture of safety in which health care providers can readily report harm, close calls and hazards so that the organization can learn and work to improve the safety of resident care. It is our policy to ensure there is a reporting system for actual and potential adverse…
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Health and Safety
Safety is an integral part of all care and services provided at this facility.There is an active Occupational Health and Safety/ Infection Control Committee with representation from all departments. This committee meets quarterly and reviews audit information, outbreak information, infection rates, safety and risk issues, near misses in the facility and any concerns whiqh are…
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Complaints Information
Do You Have a Concern or Complaint About a Long-Term Care Home? If you do, take action and help improve care for residents. Follow the home’s complaint process Homes are required to have a written complaint procedure and post it wherepeople can see it. They are also required to respond to concerns and complaints. OR…
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Emergency Orders – Residents & Visitors
The following instructions are to be followed in case of fire: If you discover a fire: Remove all Occupants From Room Close Door Notify Staff of Fire Location Follow Staff Instructions If you hear the alarm: Remain Calm Close Doors & Windows Prepare to Evacuate Follow Staff Instructions
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Resident Safety Management
E.J. McQuigge Lodge is committed to open and honest discussions with residents/families when residents have suffered harm. E.J. McQuigge Lodge defines this communication process with residents/families as disclosure. E.J. McQuigge Lodge is also committed, when it is appropriate, to disclosure when a resident has experienced a close call. In these situations, disclosure is discretionary and…
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Residents Role in Patient Safety
Residents have an important role to play in their health care and their involvement and participation in their care should be encouraged. Throughout the entire continuum of care, there are many opportunities for residents to be involved in decisions about their care. Through an active dialogue between resident and provider, residents can be equipped with…
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A.H. Falls Prevention
Achieva’s Falls Prevention Program is aimed at increasing Residents’ mobility and function by increasing their strength and balance. Upon implementation of the Falls Prevention Program, Residents will learn appropriate strengthening and balancing exercises that will help prevent falls and increase their confidence to ambulate safely. Upon implementation of the Falls Prevention Program, Residents will learn…
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Risk Management Plan
PURPOSE The Risk Management Program is a facility wide systematic process of identification, assessment, action implementation, and evaluation of actions taken to prevent, minimize and manage clinical, administrative, environmental, occupational health and safety risks within the facility. The focus of the risk management program is two fold: To ensure an optimal quality of life for…
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