{"id":3214,"date":"2020-07-27T08:44:09","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T16:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threelinks.com\/?p=3214"},"modified":"2020-07-27T08:44:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T16:44:09","slug":"tlcs-july-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threelinks.com\/tlcs-july-update\/","title":{"rendered":"TLCS July Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Three Links Family,<\/p>\n

We hope you are well and having a good week.\u00a0 Further to previous reports, here is an update on recent activities at the Three Links Care Centre.<\/p>\n

Designated Social Visitors<\/strong><\/h6>\n

In our last update, we shared a 10-point summary of the comprehensive plan<\/strong><\/a>Three Links submitted to Vancouver Coastal Health to facilitate safe social visits.\u00a0 We are pleased to report that we are ready to start implementing the plan this week.<\/p>\n

Over the past week, our care team has been talking to residents and families to identify designated social visitors.\u00a0 We have established a\u00a0dedicated phone number @ 604-434-7211 (EXTENSION 508)\u00a0<\/strong>and opened up our volunteer email account\u00a0(volunteers@threelinks.com<\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong>for these visitors to start scheduling\u00a0meetings this\u00a0week.<\/p>\n

As mentioned previously, we will continue to offer Facetime and window visits this summer. The process to access these services will not change but they will be less frequent.\u00a0 Facetime services will be able to start again August 3.<\/p>\n

Tele-Open House for Families<\/strong><\/h6>\n

In normal times we would be hosting a Summer Open House with families at the Care Centre with some great food from the kitchen, surrounded by residents, staff, contractors and volunteers. This year we will adopt the technology applications we have been applying for other regular functions with the hope we have a special gathering in-person next summer instead.<\/p>\n

This Wednesday at 6:30pm we are hosting a special Tele-Open House for families. During the special meeting, we will be able to review:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Infection Control \u2013 COVID 19 and Fall Flu Season<\/li>\n
  2. Three Links Social Visitor Safety Plan<\/li>\n
  3. 2020 Three Links Family and Resident Survey Results<\/li>\n
  4. Care Centre Improvements<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To participate in the Open House, families can RSVP to our Family Relations Co-ordinator Erwin Kwok at ekwok@threelinks.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Volunteer Tele-Open House<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    In addition to touching base with Three Links families, we hosted\u00a0a similar tele-open house with our wonderful team of volunteers on Saturday afternoon.\u00a0 Like family members, the BC Public Health Orders prevented volunteers from accessing the Care Centre.\u00a0 However, that has not prevented some of our dedicated volunteers from reaching out virtually.\u00a0 Here is one example.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    In addition to letting our volunteers know we missed them and were thinking of them, we brainstormed other\u00a0innovative ways they can help improve the quality of life for the residents we serve. Send your ideas to\u00a0volunteers@threelinks.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Community Support<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    We are so grateful to still be receiving significant support from our community during the COVID 19 crisis.\u00a0 Here are the latest examples:<\/p>\n