Next Family Council Meeting: SAVE THE DATE - April 16 Special Guest Lunadel Daclan, Manager, Quality and Risk & Infection Prevention and Control/ Accreditation Lead Thursday, April 16 at 7:00pm (Virtually) “Breaking the Outbreak: Understanding Our IPAC Program in LTC” This presentation offers an overview of our comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program in Louis Brier Home and Hospital, highlighting not only how we manage outbreaks but also the essential routine practices that protect residents every day. We will discuss core components of our program, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning and disinfection, staff education and training, ongoing surveillance, and structured outbreak management. In addition, we will share our quality improvement initiatives aimed at continuously improving IPAC practices. Families will gain a clearer understanding of how prevention, preparedness, and continuous improvement work together to reduce risk, promote safety, and maintain a healthy environment for everyone in our home.

Topic:   “Breaking the Outbreak: Understanding Our IPAC Program in LTC”
Time: Apr 16, 2026 07:00 PM Vancouver
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86048217299?pwd=zs65jZ9uESd9DkNq4u5WQICiMi3XNq.1
Meeting ID: 860 4821 7299
Passcode: 238506
A look ahead: SAVE THE DATE! Sunday May 3 from 10:00am Annual Garden Planting Party Family Council supports resident quality of life annually by helping to clean, purchase and plant flowers and herbs in our gardens: 2nd floor balcony, Shalom Garden and Special Care Unit Come dressed in Springtime or tropical fun wear and get ready to feel the Spring/Summer season begin!
Make sure you bookmark the Family Council Web page for further notices: https://louisbrier.com/family-council

Attachments:
LBHH Telephone Directory
LBHH Role Key
Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils Newsletter
March Family Council Minutes and Updates

We look for your support in ANY way you can!!Please help us:

- come to our meetings
- email us lb.familycouncil@gmail.com
- take part in the monthly employee recognition and send in your nomination https://louisbrier.com/recognition-tree
- attend and contribute to a food advisory committee meeting

News from the Provincial Association of Family Councils
The Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) 1.  Check out upcoming Education Sessions: CLICK HERE
2. Catch up on past education sessions with resources:
Education Session Resources
3. Access the open The Education Portal. Excellent resources to support individual family caregivers and councils. 4. Check out our quarterly newsletter CLICK HERE

Family Council Executive              

Lisa Dawson, Co-Chair 
Maureen Kelland, Co-Chair
Evan Sahmet,  Co-Chair
Rahim Meghji, Treasurer