March 2024 Communication

Updates to Enhanced Masking Mandates

The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has been working closely with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) to monitor and assess respiratory illness in the community and LTCHs, including reassessing enhanced masking measures currently in place in LTCHs.

Recent trends have shown continued decreases in community level transmission of COVID-19, flu and RSV, as well as decreases in outbreaks in LTCHs, with lower risk of severe illness and hospitalization amongst residents, and increased vaccination rates. While outbreaks can still be expected, we anticipate entering a lower risk period of respiratory illness than we have experienced over the past three months. Based on the recent trends and projections, and the advice of OCMOH, MLTC ended the enhanced masking requirements on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Masking is still strongly recommended for caregivers and visitors, however not required. Should anyone choose to continue to wear a mask, you are free to do so and they will be available for use.

Thank you all for your continued support and understanding.

Clinical Practice Lead (CPL)

We are excited to announce, Fairvern is introducing a new addition to the Nursing Leadership Team, the Clinical Practice Lead (CPL). The CPL focus is education and continuous quality improvement of core programs and professional development among the Fairvern nursing team which will positively impact resident care. We are eager to have the CLP collaborating with families, residents, and staff to provide safe, optimal care. We are also pleased to announce that Sarina McKey was the successful candidate for this position.

Many of you will already be familiar with Sarina as she has made an impact on resident care at Fairvern for over 5 years in various roles. She began as a PSW and transitioned into the RPN role. During the past year she has also supported the team in the RAI-MDS role, completing resident assessments and Care Plan reviews to provide the best care possible.

Please join us in congratulating Sarina on her new role!

2023 Notice of Assessment

Please remember, for those residents who are eligible for a “rate reduction” for basic accommodation fees, to forward a copy of the 2023 Notice of Assessment to Debbie Biliko. These can be dropped off to the Business Office or sent by email to debbie.biliko@muskoka.on.ca.

March Family Council Meeting – March 26, 2024

The Fairvern Family Council will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:00 pm via Zoom.

The meeting link will be circulated closer to the meeting.

All Friends and Families are invited and encouraged to attend.

Friends of Fairvern Pies

The Pie Volunteers have made some yummy Chicken Pot Pies and various kinds of Butter Tarts for your enjoyment. The prices are as follows:

Large Chicken Pie is $20.00

Small Chicken Pie is $10.00

6 Butter Tarts is $12.00.

Also, there are still some Apple & Raisin Pies available for purchase.

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Resident’s lives so please think of The Friends’ pies when you are planning your next meal.

Visioning Session

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Visioning Session with BPA on February 20. It was great to have such an amazing turnout. BPA will be sharing outcomes from this session and stay tuned for further information and opportunities for future sharing.

Activation Update

The sun is shining and snow melting. Spring is in the air!!

The home is decorated with shamrocks and green as we look forward to St Patrick’s Day. We have enjoyed some creative art projects and Travel Club trip to Ireland and will be reminiscing about the day as well as enjoying some music, treats and green beer coming up on Friday March 15 at 2pm.

We will also have some Easter activities starting this month as Good Friday will be on Friday March 29. We will share some pictures of our Easter events.

We look forward to getting outside with residents as soon as the weather allows.

Love is alive and well here at Fairvern! Our home was decorated in hearts and flowers.

Friends of Fairvern volunteer made fresh flower centerpieces for all of the tables in the dining rooms. Thank you, Marg for donating your time and Cottage Country Flowers for donating the carnations

We also enjoyed a lovely Sweetheart Lunch for some special lovebirds here at Fairvern. The pictures from the event will make you smile.