News Briefs from the August 2020 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Visiting at Blue Water Rest Home 

We resumed indoor visiting at Blue Water Rest Home in late July and it has been wonderful seeing so many familiar faces.  Our commitment was to approach this with great caution and evaluate the process on an ongoing basis.  The safety of residents, staff, and visitors remains our priority.     

To Schedule Indoor & Outdoor Visits 

Email bwrh.visits@bluewaterresthome.com or call 519-236-4373 x 640 and leave a voicemail.      

Testing

As a reminder, indoor visitors must verbally attest that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within the two previous weeks.  

Virtual and Window Visits

Where an in-person visit is not possible, virtual and window are welcome.  

Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque.  

News Briefs from the July 2020 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

ANNOUNCEMENT - Outreach and Programs Manager
We are pleased to announce that Chelsey Passmore joined our team as Outreach and Programs Manager on July 13, 2020.  Chelsey brings a variety of frontline and management experience from the health and social services sectors that will assist her in this dynamic role.  She has connections to long-term care, community and support services and has provided community health teaching and promotion.  Chelsey and her family reside in Exeter and she is excited to be working in a leadership role in her neighbouring community.

On behalf of everyone at Blue Water Rest Home, we want to thank Patty Groot for 35 years of dedication to the organization.  Patty has been an instrumental member of the leadership team overseeing Programs, Community Support Services and Outreach.  Patty’s last day with us is July 30, 2020 and will support Chelsey’s orientation.  We wish Patty the best wherever this next chapter takes her.

Update to Visits at LTCH's 
On July 15, 2020, the Premier announced an Update to Visits at Long-Term Care Homes.  Indoor visits will not take effect until July 22, 2020 and we will communicate our plan to resident families on July 21, 2020 to make sure indoor visits are meaningful and safe for residents, staff, and visitors and comply with ministry guidelines.
Outdoor Visits - effective July 15, 2020 - COVID-19 testing for outdoor visits is no longer required but visits still need to be screened, physically distance, wear face coverings, maximum of two visitors at a time and schedule visits by emailing t.steckle@bluewaterresthome.com. 
Virtual visits and window visits are available if unable to schedule an in-person visit.

Staff Surveillance Testing
All Blue Water Rest Home employees and contracted service providers were tested twice in the month of June.  We are pleased to report that we had 100% compliance and NO COVID-19 was detected.  Testing will be taking place every two weeks until further notice and we are working hard to make testing as accessible as possible by offering testing during work shifts, to avoid staff from having to come in on their day off. 


Our Continued Appreciation
We want to express our continued gratitude to our many friends and supporters in the Zurich and area community for their contributions and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are blessed to work in such an amazing community during these unprecedented times. 

Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque. 

News Briefs from the June 2020 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

COVID-19 Pandemic

Blue Water Rest Home staff have done a tremendous job during the COVID-19 pandemic and we want our community to know it.  Despite challenging times and so many government directives, our entire has worked together to make this the best possible experience for our residents.  #BWRHstrong

We want to express our continued gratitude to our many friends and supporters in the Zurich and area community for their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.  There have been an outpouring of donations including meals, gift cards, monetary donations, personal protective equipment, hand sewn masks, medical caps, homemade mask holders, iPads, and plenty of treats.  We love you for your consideration and these gestures are making a difference as we work diligently to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.  We very much appreciate the community rallying together to show their support during these uncertain times.
Thank you!   


Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque. 

News Briefs from the May 2020 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

COVID-19 Pandemic

Blue Water Rest Home is excited to announce that our COVID-19 Outbreak has officially been declared over as of May 13, 2020.

Moving forward, we will continue to follow the guidelines from the Ministry of Long-Term Care and will continue to work closely with Huron Perth Public Health.  Visiting restrictions remain in place and social distancing will continue.  We will continue to be proactive in our screening, testing and monitoring for any display of symptoms. 

On behalf of the staff at Blue Water Rest Home, we want to express our gratitude to our many friends and supporters in the Zurich and area community for their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.  There has been an outpouring of donations including meals, gift cards, monetary donations, personal protective equipment, hand sewn masks, medical caps, homemade mask holders, iPads, and plenty of treats.  We love you for your consideration and these gestures are making a difference as we work diligently to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.  
Thank you! 


Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque. 

News Briefs from the March 2020 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Annual General Meeting
Blue Water Rest Home’s 55th Annual General Meeting on held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7 p.m.  The Board wished farewell to Dr. Doug Thiel, Member at Large who served three terms from 2011-2020 and Colin Haskett, who represented Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce from 2018-2020. Sandra Shaw was appointed to represent Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce and Clasina DeBont was voted in as the new Member at Large.  The eleven-member board is complete.  

Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque.

News Briefs from the February 2020 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Retirement
After 20 years of Service, Elaine Harburn, PSW celebrated her retirement in January 2020.  We appreciate her years of dedication and commitment and wish her all the best in this next chapter!

Welcome to the Team
Blue Water Rest Home welcomes four new Personal Support Workers to our team – Patty Stephenson, Josee Potcnik, Raquel Murray and Nicole Corbett.
We are also pleased to welcome Alyssa Arthur, Registered Nurse to the team.

Disease Outbreak
On January 31, 2020, the Huron Perth Public Health declared BWRH in an Enteric Outbreak.  The outbreak lasted 12 days, ending on February 11, 2020.  A very special thank you to our staff for their extra efforts made to care for residents throughout this difficult time.

Upcoming Events at West Huron Care Centre / Blue Water Rest Home
Blue Water Rest Home 55th Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7 p.m.
World Day of Prayer – Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2 p.m.
Caregiver Education Event – Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque. 

News Briefs from the January 2020 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Upcoming Events at the West Huron Care Centre / Blue Water Rest Home:

• 55th Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7 p.m.
• World Day of Prayer – Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque.