June 10th-St. Michael's House and the Coronavirus/Covid-19 update

Issued 10 June 2020

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St. Michael's House #Covid-19 update - June 10th

St. Michael' House are working with the HSE and Public Health Services during this Covid-19 National Emergency .

We wish to keep you updated .  Please share this information with anyone linked to our services.

Families are working with the staff teams at a local level but if there are any additional questions - info@smh.ie

St. Michael's House;

  • ensure mandatory wearing of Masks in all residential houses as per HSE Guidance.
  • have Personal Protective clothing, (PPE), and are continual working with the HSE to ensure  continual sufficient supply
  • completed PPE Donning and Doffing instruction webinars and Mask wearing instruction webinars for Residential Staff
  • produced a PPE and a detailed Hand Hygiene Video by staff for all staff . This is a nationwide resource and accessible from our www.smh.ie homepage
  • are continuing our series of webinars support sessions for our Residential staff teams for updates on topics like: Infection Control Reminders , Service users and Staff testing , HIQA updates, Site Preparedness, Protection of People. Supported staff, supported services.
  • posted a June letter to Families of Day Services; Informing Families that SMH are being guided by the HSE Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disabilities Day Services in the context of COVID-19 (May 2020). This is the guidance we are to follow in reopening services. This letter follows a May letter to all families.
  • have more direct letters to families regarding ; visitor access, reduction on restrictions, clinical access. These aspects are being currently risk assessed and will be communicated very shortly.
  • are actively working with other Intellectual Disability agencies/organisations and the HSE on planning supports of service for 2020.
  • have acknowledged Carers Week Nationally in collaboration with Care Alliance Ireland and their partners.

Online Supports for All

  • update website homepage for Adult and Family Supports for online support to Families at Home. These are detailed supports from our clinician teams.
  • update website homepage for Children, Young Persons and Family Supports for online support to Families at Home. These are detailed supports from our clinician teams.
  • launched an Activity Hub resource for families to offer supports on : stay active, have fun, self care supports. There are daily updated activities for all
  • have issued regular FAQ's, Frequently Asked Questions, to Families and Service users

 

Families are working with the staff teams at a local level but if there are any additional questions - info@smh.ie

Activity Hub - Online supports for all

Covid-19 Adults and Family Support page

Covid-19 Children , Young Persons and Family Support page

Covid-19- Organisational Updates

 

Where do I get more Information CoronaVirus/ COVID-19 ?

For all clear guidelines on the CoronaVirus/ COVID-19-

Please visit the

Dedicated Healthcare worker COVID-19 helpline (Callsave 1850 420 420).