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

Issued 10 June 2020

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

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

Please visit the

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