STAFF BLOG NEWSLETTER
August 19, 2022
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19.8.22Dear All Staff, COVID-19 UPDATE Dear Team, Just when I thought it was safe to say we were COVID free – our Hope Valley home has reported two (2) cases
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19.8.22Dear All Staff, COVID-19 UPDATE Dear Team, Just when I thought it was safe to say we were COVID free – our Hope Valley home has reported two (2) cases
11.3.22 Dear All Staff, COVID-19 UPDATE Further to our Staff Blog last week we have been notified of additional staff that have tested positive to COVID-19. In total we have
COVID-19 UPDATE 11.2.22 Dear All Staff, COVID-19 continues to bring challenges across both our homes. As reported in our last Staff Blog we have had a number of staff test
COVID-19 UPDATE 11.2.22 Dear All Staff, These courses are great for Clinical, Care, Wellness and Engagement Staff as well great information for our kitchen, cleaning, laundry, and maintenance and admin
Dear All Staff, As you are aware we have a number of staff that have tested positive to COVID-19 across both our homes. These staff members are currently quarantining at
Winter is coming ……… and it feel like it is here now. It may be cold outside but I can’t help but appreciate the changing of the season and fresh
ANNUAL INFLUENZA VACCINE AND COVID -19 VACCINE We have been advised by the PHN on behalf of the Commonwealth that Hope Valley residents will receive their Covid 19 vaccine week
Over the last 3 years Ananda’s Workforce Executive has been working with Dementia Training Australia (DTA) to develop a unique Virtual Reality (VR) education tool and workshop to allow carers
Further to our recent communication we have now been advised we will now be receiving the residents vaccination on 1st June 2021, and not May 23rd 2021 as previously notified.
Findon residents who provide a signed consent form will receive their vaccination on site from 8 am on April 23rd. The immunisation team will only bring enough vaccine for the
The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) is a new Government initiative to help reduce the risk of abuse and neglect for people living or staying in a residential aged care
CONSENT REQUIRED Dear Residents, Families and Staff, As we wait for official notification from SA Health to advise when Ananda Aged Care (Hope Valley and Findon) will be allocated a
BREAKING NEWS The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is almost here! It’s with great excitement that I announce the COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine has finally reached our shores………. We are now awaiting
The vaccination is almost here! Please help us be ready for a very busy and complex process to immunise 300 staff and 200 residents in a very short time frame.
The vaccination is almost here! Please help us be ready for a very busy and complex process to immunise 300 staff and 200 residents in a very short time frame.
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine it’s nearly here… We have now received confirmation that the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination has been TGA approved and is being prepared for rollout to Residents and Staff
Aged care residents and staff will be priority for vaccination when available. Please see this presentation on the roadmap for vaccination and contact us if you have any concerns. We
We are delighted to announce the Bain Marie relaunches on 18th January at Hope Valley and 25th January at Findon with social distancing and infection prevention measures in place. At
Aged care residents and staff will be priority for vaccination when available. Please see this presentation on the roadmap for vaccination and contact us if you have any concerns. We
Resident and Representative Newsletter #2 We are all eagerly awaiting the news of the roll out of the COVID-19 Vaccine with an announcement from the Prime Minister that we may
On Wednesday 23rd December Workforce Executive, Michael Page, will attempt the audacious feat of running/walk for 12 hours from 6am to 6pm, wearing full PPE, in recognition and celebration of
What a difference two weeks makes ….. Following no further cases of COVID-19 in SA the Emergency Management Directive (Form 17) has relaxed restrictions just in time for the Festive
Your feedback is important to us! Our staff access this simple observation tool to assist our quality audits and regularly complete it in various areas of the home. We are
Dear Residents, Families and Representatives and Staff As we head into Summer, I write to you with concern around the ongoing increase of the Parafield Cluster of COVID19 in Metropolitan
Dear Ananda Residents, Families & Resident Representatives & Staff Today, I write to you with an update of our senior clinical structure. I know you will join me in recognising
Ananda is committed to developing Dementia Friendly Communities at both its homes. This includes working in partnership with key stakeholders including residents, families, community groups and peak professional bodies to
We would be grateful if residents or representatives (family members etc) would take 5 minutes to answer some questions and provide feedback about the care and service delivery at Ananda.
On Thursday 13th August 2020 we received our first unannounced visit by the Aged Care Safety and Quality Commission under the new Aged Care Standards. The 3 surveyors spent all
7/8/20 Dear Family, We continue with our Covid19 preparedness given the terrible situation in Victoria. Our borders are so close and while there is currently no community transmission the Thebarton
Communique from Ananda Board of Directors for release on Friday 31st July 2020 for residents and families Ananda Aged Care’s Board of Directors is currently monitoring the COVID19 Pandemic situation
With entry checks likely to continue for some time we are exploring how we can meet our obligations yet speed up the process. We have made a video which explains
In this Memo to residents, families and representatives Karen Daniels, Director of Nursing, explains how we are approaching the COVID-19 response over the next six months and also some immediate
Ananda offers Compassion, Comfort, Care at its homes at Hope Valley and Findon. We are striving, in changing times, to be the best we can be for our residents, families
Ananda has partnered for a year with Dementia Training Australia and provided high quality education for all staff and also developed its own courses on Ananda Academy. In 2019 Ananda
I agree with how Ananda has responded to the COVID-19 emergency 2 (4%) 4 (8%) 12 (23%) 34 (65%) I agree with the policies for visits 3 (6%) 3 (6%)
We should soon be able to provide access to a visitor portal which has some of the courses our staff access on Ananda Academy. This will allow residents and representatives
While we continue to plan for any possibility we have also continued to consult and inform staff, residents and representatives throughout the ongoing emergency. Our staff have done a fantastic
On Friday, Michael Page, Workforce Development Manager, ran 44 kilomteres in the wind and rain, from Findon to Hope Valley eagerly supported by lots of staff and residents at the
This week the Australian Government has released a COVIDSafe App able to be downloaded for free from the App Store. It allows for more efficient contact tracing in the event
Ananda Aged Care welcomes feedback on how it is managing the current situation regarding risk of COVID-19. Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey, which is anonymous, unless you
South Australia appears to be having some success in terms of social distancing and hand hygiene. We thank you for you cooperation and Ananda is one of the last homes
UPDATE 1/4/2020: We resumed limited visiting by appointment only on April 1st. Rseidents representatives were emailed or sent letters and called to inform them. The letter explaining current visiting arrangements
Further to our correspondence (20th March 2020) we have now made the decision to reduce visitation to our homes further. From Wednesday 25th March 2020 visitation will only be as
The Prime Minister has announced all visitors to aged care homes will need to be vaccinated against influenza by May 1st 2020. Our staff have been provided with information on
While the situation may change at short notice we are working with residents, families and staff to ensure we continue to provide exceptional compassion, comfort and care to all at
The following letter was sent out to all residents and families on 12th March 2020. We continue to provide updates in writing and via the website and on our staff
https://studio.youtube.com/video/6a7BBivCqj8/edit Ours staff had some fun celebrating International Women’s Day … enjoy their video! There is even a cameo appearance from Dr Crea! We recognise and celebrate the caring, compassionate
We have been communicating regularly with our staff and supplying updates from SA Health on the risk of influenza and COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We will also provide regular evidence-based information for
We are currently recruiting for the following positions at Ananda Findon and Hope Valley. Please note you will be based at one site but will be required to work at
Common misunderstandings about the use of restraint Belief: Restraints decrease falls and prevent injuries Evidence: Risk of injury or death through strangulation or asphyxia resulting from the use of restraints
Ananda staff have access to an online course on Ananda Academy called ‘Intimacy and sexuality at Ananda” 170 staff have completed this course which is based on content developed by
Ananda’s Diversity Action Group meets every 2 months and this week will meet at Hope Valley on Thursday 20th February at 10am. Topics for discussion include a presentation on our
Dear All, We are writing to you in response to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus affecting China in particular, but with cases now being diagnosed across several countries including Australia.
At both Ananda Findon and Hope Valley we have worked hard on improving the dining experience, which is not only the quality, choices and quantity of food, but also the
Ananda Aged Care and Linking Futures are delighted to announce a partnership to increase the capacity of aged care staff to provide culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Our residents and staff got together to film this demonstration of support during the ongoing bushfire crisis and for Australia Day. The song is sung by Ananda’s own Iris Scurrell,
In response to the current bushfire emergencies, over the next few months Ananda will support a number of initiatives to raise funds for CFS SA and also highlight mental well-being
In January we will say goodbye to the Leisure and Lifestyle department at Ananda Findon and welcome a new, expanded team called Wellness and Engagement. The new Wellness and Engagement
We read all Blue Feedback forms from residents and families and respond where appropriate to all. Some are complaints, some suggestions and many are compliments. We welcome all form of
1st November 2019 Dear Residents, Families and supporters of Ananda Aged Care I write to you in the midst of a Royal Commission into the Quality and Safety of Aged
Ananda AgedCare is delighted to announce that Belle Zecchin, who is part of the care and lifestyle team at Hope Valley, has taken up the role of Diversity Champion/Quality Ambassador
Following a year where we developed the Ananda Resident Focused Care model and partnered with Dementia Training Australia (DTA), Ananda is delighted to have been featured in three articles in
Please download, print or read the Staff Handbook which outlines our philosophy of care and introduces the Ananda Resident Focused Care model. It will help staff understand resident expectations and
All residents should now have a signed copy of the new Charter of Aged Care Rights, which came into effect on July 1st 2019. Over the past 12 months aged
At Hope Valley we have three Clinical Nurses (CNs) who are our clinical leaders and who are accountable for the daily nursing care of our residents as well as mentoring
The cleaning is part of a hospitality team that we all should be so proud at Ananda Aged Care that our dedicated team has very high standard and has proven
Preeya Goel explains how in lifestyle we have made some changes to our activities which have had amazing feedback from our staff and residents groups. We have worked hard to
MediMap, our new electronic medication administration system, is finally here at Hope Valley. After months of planning we finally went live with our new electronic medication management system on 22nd
At our first group Welcome to Ananda day we said hello to thirteen new members of the Ananda family. We are reviewing our processes around recruitment, interviewing, welcoming and supporting
Thanks to Preeya Goel who wanted to pass on this message to Findon staff she received in her email inbox recently… “I just wanted to let you know that one
With the commencement of the Royal Commission into Aged Care in Australia has come the unprecedented spotlight into our industry including an open an transparent discussion about community concerns and
Dear All Residents, Families and Staff Michael Page has been with Ananda Aged Care in the Resident Focused Care Advocate position since October 2018 assisting us transition across to the
This month the first of three features on Ananda Aged Care was published in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care – Australia’s leading professional journal for dementia best practice. Written
The laundries at Hope valley and Findon are doing an amazing job. Here is a fact sheet of what happens in our Hope Valley laundry. Our Hope Valley laundry washes
Today Findon staff had a morning tea to say goodbye to Clinical Nurse Consultant Julie Guevarra. Julie has been an Ananda STAR for nearly ten years and was voted Employee
Hope Valley residents enjoy a day at the gallery
Ananda implementing a Dementia Training Australia culturally safe assessment tool During NAIDOC Week ten Ananda staff from Hope Valley and Findon attended a half day workshop presented on behalf of
In line with the new Standards please read our Open Disclosure policy which explains our approach to feedback. If you have any comments, suggestions, or complaints please do feedback by
Today heralded new Aged Care Quality Standards and the dawn of consumer directed care in the aged care sector. Ananda Aged Care has been working very hard to transition to
In response to resident feedback we have purchased a brand new pool table which sits in the A1 activity area and is available for all residents and visitors to use.
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Ananda is a multicultural community and more and more Ananda is demonstrating its commitment to cultural safety and inclusivity. Pictured above with some of our residents is our Dementia Care
We recently carried out an anonymous survey with 26 staff responding to questions online about the impact of recent education and training on their dementia care. Their responses are listed
Ananda acknowledges Tradtional Custodians, the Kaurna people, and pays respects to Elders, past and present. On Friday 5th June 2019, Ananda marked National Reconciliation Week at both of our sites
Ananda Aged Care is blessed to have a diverse workforce as well as residents from a diversity of backgrounds & cultures. Ananda supports its residents to maintain the social &
We are pleased to announce the end of an influenza outbreak at our Findon home. Please read this communique from Acting Director of Nursing, Michael Page. To: Residents, staff and
You are welcome Mrs Grace! Laughter indeed is the best medicine.
Acting Director of Nursing, Michael Page has released a communique for residents, staff and visitors to Ananda Findon regarding an influenza outbreak there. A separate communique will be circulated at
A message from our Clinical Director For me – It has been a busy intense time in our industry and I applaud our staff for continuing the commitment towards moving
Bain marie services are now available at both Hope Valley and Findon We have worked hard at both homes over the past few months to improve the quality and choice
All Ananda staff are ready to support resident choice The new Aged Care Standards describe the concept of dignity of risk and we embrace this at Ananda. In this video
The new Aged Care Standards begin on 1st July 2019. Here is an information video which explains the changes and what it means to residents and family/representatives as well as
Cultural safety in action at Ananda! We have been working hard on transitioning to the new Aged Care Standards and cultural safety is high on our list of continuous improvement
Embracing the new Aged Care Standards, Ananda staff met to discuss what we are doing well at Ananda and what we can do better in regards to supporting diversity. Standard
Ananda staff embrace training opportunities as we transition to a new Resident Focused Care model and new Aged Care Standards. Main picture: Personal Care Worker, Matt Denny shows his certificates
Influenza vaccinations now available. Ananda urges all residents and staff to protect themselves and others against the influenza virus by being vaccinated Influenza can be deadly, especially in vulnerable groups
Feedback will be STANDARD 6 of the new Aged Care Standards, which we transition to and which come into force on July 1, 2019. Below is a descriptor of what
For the first time Ananda opened up its restaurants late on the last 2 Fridays with guests eager to experience the inaugral ‘Fine Dining’ experiences. The brief for our chefs
With the new Aged Care Standards fast approaching we interviewed Hospitality Manager, Kamal Verma who told us how the Standards have influenced some of the big changes happening at Ananda.
The Ananda website in Italian! Ananda is a multicultural organisation with a multi lingual resident population and as part of our move to the new Aged Care Standards we will
It has been a very busy few months at Ananda as we transition to the new Aged Care Standards. We are in the process of developing a new model of
A special occasion for a special lady at our Findon home We are often privileged to celebrate memorable events at Ananda, though last week was remarkable as Olive Hodges was
All staff to benefit from a one year Tailored Training Package Dementia can happen to anyone, but it is more common in people over the age of 65. Over 400,000
Ananda is in transition to the new Aged Care Standards, and Standard 8 is Governance. At Ananda we have an effective and well tested structure for governance of our organisation.
1st March 2019 As Mardi Gras is celebrated at this time of year we also think it is a good time to look at Standard One of the new Aged
Residents of Ananda Hope Valley were lucky to have a bright sunny day as they enjoyed beautiful vintage cars as part of their own ‘Bay to Birdwood’ experience generously organised
Moving in to care can be a difficult transition for anyone but for males from an era were men were typically stoic, strong providers it can be even more challenging
“I just feel so alone” In a world where we are so incredibly connected, where plans can be made, rescheduled and cancelled in two minutes without ever uttering a word,
