PEI Atlantic Baptist

11/21/2023

Do you or someone you know have a few yours per week to Volunteer at Atlantic Baptist Home? Volunteers are a vital part of many Long Term Care Homes and now, on the other side of Covid we would love to see your wonderful faces!
*Sharing Musical Talents
*Arts and Crafts
*Assist with activities
*Provide Social and Emotional Support

**All Volunteers are required to present a valid criminal record check
Please Contact the HR department for more information by emailing brianna.gairns@abschi.com

07/05/2023

We are looking to create a pool of volunteers to help drive the bus for resident outings. If you hold a Class 4 drivers license and are interested in volunteering please contact the home!

11/11/2021

09/15/2021

Attention all: Visitation and Partners in Care will resume tomorrow, September 16, 2021. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we strive to ensure the safety of all residents in these uncertain times. Please remember to: Mask appropriately, Practice Social Distancing and Good Hand Hygiene.

09/13/2021

Attention All Visitors and Partners in Care of PEI Atlantic Baptist Home:
Due to the rising numbers of Active Cases of COVID in the Charlottetown area, all Visitors and Partners in Care are suspended for 3 days Until Thursday September 16, 2021.
Please phone (902)566-5975 if you have questions or concerns.

08/03/2021

Attention all Visitors:

As we return to “our new normal” requirements for visitors have
changed, and will continue to evolve as they have over the course of the pandemic. As of August 6th, 2021 all visitors will be required to sign themselves in and out of the facility using the tracking sheets provided.
CPHO requires the facility to retain these records for a period of 30 days for contact tracing purposes.

Visiting hours are unlimited, however please respect the morning and nightly routines of the residents.

Please continue to follow the current masking guidelines. As the guidelines change, we will be communicating these in the sign in binder.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation,

PEI Atlantic Baptist Leadership Team

09/03/2020

Good Morning Families of ABH,

As many of you are aware the guidelines surrounding the Partner in Care have changed to now allow up to 3 designated partners in care. This change will be implemented effective immediately.

The same format will follow to apply to be a partner in care. You may either call the facility at 902-566-5975 or apply online by visiting www.atlanticbaptist.wixsite.com/visitation

Only One visitor per resident at a time will be permitted into the facility.

The Partner in Care must abide by all infection control protocols established by the facility, including frequent hand hygiene, social distancing and masking.

NEW INFORMATION
- Partners in care who work in a LTC facility should be tested weekly.

- A Resident may leave the facility accompanied by the partner in care for a limited time period when granted a pass as part of their program of care. The resident may leave the car while accompanied by their partner in care as long as they have limited exposure to others, such as in a park or a private home.

- Residents may be permitted to have an overnight stay accompanied by a partner in care, as long as masking and other infection control measures are followed.

These passes must be approved by the facility physician and administrator.

08/31/2020

Today is our End of Summer Staff Appreciation BBQ and Resident Patio Party!

We have Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, Cheesies available by donation. All proceeds go toward our Resident Activities Fund.

If you are coming down for an outside visit, grab some cotton candy or a snow cone for your yourself or your loved one.

We will be set up in the back of the facility by the visitation tent until 5 pm.

Resident Patio Party will be from 6-7 pm. Residents will get the chance to enjoy the cotton candy, snow cones, cheesies, punch and a variety of games and songs!

08/18/2020

Good Morning Families of ABH,

This email is to notify you we are having some difficulties with our phone system at the moment and all phone lines in and out of the facility are down. Our maintenance team is working to rectify this issue as quickly as possible.

As soon as we have confirmation that the phone system is back up and running you will get a follow up email.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

08/04/2020

TO ALL FAMILIES OF PEI ATLANTIC BAPTIST

VISITATION ​

Effective immediately -

1. Residents are able to have visits with anyone they choose. There is no longer a limit on how many individuals can visit.

2. There is still a limit of 2 visitors at one time.

3. All visits must be scheduled by calling the facility at 902-566-5975. Each resident is still permitted one scheduled visit per week, with the option for families to check the day before and book a second visit if there are any available openings.

4. All visits must still occur in the designated visiting space.

5. All visitors must be screened for symptoms of Covid-19 prior to any visit and have their name and contact information recorded.

6. Brief physical contact is permitted (ie. Hand holding, Hug) as long as the visitor performs hand hygiene before and after contact with the resident.

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PARTNER IN CARE
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Effective after Orientation - Beginning Monday, August 10

1. There may be one (1) individual designated as the Partner in Care, who will be allowed to visit any time of the day, between the visiting hours of 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. (Subject to extension)

2. The partner in care must apply to be the designated individual by detailing how they plan to provide care to their loved one.

3. Partners in care may support feeding, mobility, personal hygiene, cognitive stimulation, communication, meaningful connections, relationship continuity, and assistance in decision-making.

4. Partners in care must abide by all infection prevention and control and PPE policies including wearing a medical mask for the duration of the visit.

5. They will receive an orientation and ID Tag and will be responsible to wear this at every visit.

6. They should maintain physical distancing from other residents and staff.

7. There will be no restrictions on the allowable frequency or length of visits as long as it does not negatively impact the care of other residents.

8. Partners in Care must continue to be screened, sign into the home when they arrive and sign out when they leave as well as provide their contact information for contact tracing purposes.

9. Brief physical contact (i.e. hugging, or brief hand holding) is permitted provided that hand hygiene is performed before and after resident contact, masks are worn and they are screened for COVID19 symptoms prior to the visit.

10. Residents are able to go for walks with their partner in care, however must ensure physical distancing from others and must remain on the grounds of the home.

11. Residents may identify a replacement if the designated partner in care is unable to perform their role for a period of time.

To Apply to be a Partner in Care please go to: https://atlanticbaptist.wixsite.com/visitation/apply-to-be-a-partner-in-care

The purpose of the Partner in Care/Essential Support Person Program is to support their loved one by supporting feeding, mobility, personal hygiene, cognitive stimulation, communication, meaningful connections, relational continuity and assistance in decision-making. 

07/31/2020

To All Families of Atlantic Baptist Home:

We would like to express our gratitude for your support, understanding and trust during these challenging days. We are mindful that the guidelines surrounding visitation procedures are ever changing as Chief Public Health makes decisions about the health and safety of island residents. As these directives change Atlantic Baptist continues to make adjustments to ensure we are providing care with resident safety at the forefront.

We are working diligently to operationalize these changes and we will have more information in the upcoming days.

Management

07/06/2020

To All Families of Atlantic Baptist Home,

We regret to inform you that all visits (indoor and outdoor) will be suspended temporarily with the news of 5 new cases of COVID19 on Prince Edward Island. One of these new cases is a staff member of a Long Term Care Facility ; the staff member does not work at Atlantic Baptist and there has been no risk of transmission to our residents.

With the suspension of visitation we will continue to provide skype calls, and window visits which can be scheduled with the activity department.

Our visitation protocols will be re-evaluated as new information is provided by the Chief Public Health Office, and Dr. Morrison.

We understand that this new information and change in protocol is difficult and concerning; rest assured that the staff at Atlantic Baptist continue to follow stringent screening measures, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, and use good hand hygiene practices. Our utmost concern is the well being of the residents and staff of Atlantic Baptist.

If you have any questions and concerns, please reach out to us by emailing visitation@abschi.com



Samantha Thorpe, BsN, RN
Administrator/ Director of Care
PEI Atlantic Baptist
902-566-5975 ext 222