Residents and guests started the day off with a pancake breakfast, followed by a parade, music and games at Bethany CollegeSide Westerner Days in Red Deer on July 22, 2022.

While staff at Bethany Calgary got into the Stampede spirit, they’ve also nominated their Bethany Hero! The nomination deadline for the Bethany Service Excellence Awards 2022 is August 15, so don’t wait to nominate!

Riverview Village hosted a Stampede BBQ on July 13. Government representatives, Board members, donors, staff, and tenants enjoyed good food, great weather, and live music.

Alberta’s Minister of Health announced that effective June 30, the last of the Chief Medical Officer of Health COVID-19 orders will be lifted in continuing care.

At Bethany, we will continue prioritizing resident safety and quality of life by following Alberta Health Services (AHS) guided routine safety and infection control management. COVID-19 data will also be monitored and publicly reported weekly by Alberta Health.

Measures to be maintained:

• Hand hygiene and continuous masking for all visitors and staff at sites with Designated Supportive Living (DSL) and Long Term Care (LTC) programs.
• Outbreak procedures following Alberta Health Service Outbreak Management Protocols (i.e., isolation/quarantine, testing, screening, cleaning, etc.).
• Staff isolation if symptomatic or have a confirmed respiratory illness.

Measures being removed:

• Entry screening for staff and visitors.
• Bethany’s Enhanced Visitation Program which required visitors to provide proof of full vaccination and/or a negative Rapid Antigen Swab (RAS) for entry to the sites.
• Continuous masking in Licensed Supportive Living (i.e., SL1&2) for staff and visitors only in sites with distinct separation from DSL and LTC residents.

In addition, we are making changes to our Covid-19 reporting. If an outbreak occurs, an email will be sent directly to families by the Site Administrator, and another email will be sent once it has ended. Updates will also be provided during an outbreak as required.

It has been a challenging two years as we have navigated this pandemic journey together. Thank you for all your support and patience as we partnered in our shared goal to ensure the health and wellness of our residents and staff.

Enter the Contest

Don’t miss your last chance to win! Contest ends May 31.

Get the booster.

Show your manager proof of COVID-19 booster to win a prize.

April prize winners

• Bethany Calgary
• Bethany Cochrane
• Bethany CollegeSide
• Bethany Didsbury

March prize winners

• Bethany Airdrie
• Bethany Harvest Hills
• Bethany Calgary

February prize winners

• Bethany Airdrie
• Bethany Calgary
• Bethany Cochrane
• Bethany Riverview

Sue Morgan, Supervisor, Supportive Living got her booster shot because she wanted to protect herself and those around her. As a bonus, Sue was also one of four employees who won prizes after their names were entered into a monthly draw as part of Bethany’s campaign to increase vaccinations.

Sue, and a majority of the Bethany Cochrane team (70 percent), have all received their third dose and a chance to win. So far, 40 percent of all Bethany employees have received boosters and shown proof to their supervisors. Let’s raise those numbers!

March prize winners

• Bethany Airdrie
• Bethany Harvest Hills
• Bethany Calgary

February prize winners

• Bethany Airdrie
• Bethany Calgary
• Bethany Cochrane
• Bethany Riverview

Enter the Contest

Show your proof of the COVID-19 booster shot to your supervisor for your chance to win one of 10 remaining $50 gift cards!