February 2025 Communication
Residents Bill of Rights
21. Every resident has the right to have any friend, family member, caregiver or other person of importance to the resident attend any meeting with the licensee or the staff of the home.
22. Every resident has the right to designate a person to receive information concerning any transfer or any hospitalization of the resident and to have that person receive that information immediately.
23. Every resident has the right to receive care and assistance towards independence based on a restorative care philosophy to maximize independence to the greatest extent possible.
DJ Hair Salon
Danielle and Jasmine operate their salon in the lower level of Fairvern. They look after hair care for the Residents and will book appointments for anyone in the community. Services include cuts and colour. They can be found on Facebook at DJ Hair or at 705-380-8349.
Important Resident Tax Information
Please know that, by the end of February your letter indicating the total accommodation fees paid in 2024 for income tax purposes will be delivered. Please ensure that you file this IMPORTANT DOCUMENT in a safe place in order to successfully complete the income tax submission for your loved one who resides at Fairvern.
Congratulations to Dallas Miller
Please join us in congratulating Dallas Miller on her new role as Director of Care at our sister home, The Pines. Dallas has been a valuable member of the nursing leadership team at Fairvern, as the Co-Director of Care for the past two years. She consistently demonstrated her dedication, compassion, and optimism for Fairvern. In her new position, Dallas will be responsible for overseeing The Pines nursing department and resident care. We are excited for Dallas and her new chapter, however, appreciate the impact she has left on Fairvern and will be missed.
Family Council
Hello Family Members and Caregivers!
Your Fairvern Family Council will be having our monthly, virtual meet-up on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, at 6pm. All those with loved ones residing (or even previously residing) at Fairvern are welcome to attend Family Council Meetings, this is a great place to find support, ask questions, and connect with others.
Please join us via Zoom here:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85990310493?pwd=QW5fyQ1ICwIiwIcX3fWNcmJFuQL3ja.1
Meeting ID: 859 9031 0493
Passcode: GArUZ8
Any questions about how meetings work or how to join? Please reach out to fairvernfamilycouncil@gmail.com you can also request we call you back if you want to chat, please just provide your preferred phone number in your email.
Care Conference
Care Conference, also called a family care conference, is a meeting where Fairvern Team Members (RPN, PSW, Manager of Support Services, Social Worker if applicable, Physio if applicable, and Activation) discuss a Resident's current health status, treatment plan, and future care needs with the Resident and Family/Support person, allowing for open communication, questions, and collaborative decision-making regarding care.
Conferences are held six (6) weeks after a Resident has moved to Fairvern and annually thereafter, they typically take thirty (30) minutes. Additional conferences can be requested by the Resident/Family at any time, if necessary.
Key aspects of a care conference:
Introductions:
The meeting will start with introductions of all team members involved and a clear explanation of the purpose of the conference.
Medical overview:
Healthcare providers will present the patient's current medical condition, including diagnosis, symptoms, recent changes, and relevant test results.
Care plan discussion:
The team will review the current care plan, explaining the rationale behind treatments, medications, and therapies.
Goal setting:
The Resident, Family/Support person and healthcare team will discuss the goals of care, considering quality of life and desired level of intervention.
Decision-making:
Depending on the situation, the Family/Support person will be involved in making decisions regarding treatment options, including potential risks and benefits.
Question and answer session:
Ample time will be provided for Resident and family members to ask questions and express concerns regarding care.
Next steps and follow-up:
The team will outline the next steps in the care plan, including any necessary follow-up
Who might attend a care conference:
· Resident: When possible, the Resident should be present to participate in discussions about their care.
· Family members: Immediate family members, significant others, or designated caregivers
Healthcare team: Nurses, social workers, physiotherapy, nutrition services, and activity services
Important points to remember:
Come prepared:
Review any records or questions you may have beforehand.
Express your concerns:
Feel comfortable sharing any worries or questions you have about care.
Ask for clarification:
If anything is unclear, ask for further explanation from the healthcare team.
Take notes:
It can be helpful to jot down important information discussed during the conference.
Ask for clarification:
If anything is unclear, ask for further explanation from the healthcare team.
Take notes:
It can be helpful to jot down important information discussed during the conference.
Friends of Fairvern
Friends of Fairvern Baking
Fresh Chicken Pot Pies and Butter Tarts are now available in the Friends of Fairvern Freezer for purchase. Prices as marked.
The freezer is still stocked with Wild Blueberry pies, and Peach & Apple pies at $15.00 each.
A reminder that we have regular size pies and some smaller pies.
To purchase please take your choice from the freezer and if you pay cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.
E-Transfer Payments for payment by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com
All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal or celebration.
Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page
If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.
Help Wanted
If your family and friends complement you on your pastry making skills, we could use your assistance. Please contact Brenda Greer at 7brendag@gmail.com or 705-789-3829.
Our baking volunteers get together approximately 4 – 5 times a year at Fairvern to make pies and/or tarts. We have a lot of fun and would love to welcome you to our team.
Fairvern Wear
We will be offering to purchase Fairvern wear. Please see the attached flyer for the options. Orders and payment need to be received by Friday March 14th 2025. Sample sizes will be available in the lower level of Fairvern later this week.
