St. Michael's House #Covid-19 update - June 4th

Issued 4 June 2020

St. Michael's House #Covid-19 update - June 4th

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.
  • continue work on Covid-19 Reopening of Services Group to look at re-introduction of services in a phased process as information unfolds Nationally. This incorporates the Easing of Restrictions guidance plan.
  • are actively working with other Intellectual Disability agencies/organisations and the HSE on planning supports of service for 2020.
  • 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