We have received the next steps in the phased approached to wind down COVID measures and embedding COVID-19 response measures into routine operations of the Home.
Effective June 30^th, 2023, the following masking requirements will be put into place:

Masking: 

• As the first defense against the transmission of respiratory viruses, all staff are required to perform a point-of-care assessment (PCRA) before any Resident interaction and task to determine if there is a risk of exposure to any infectious agent and then determine the appropriate IPAC measure/precautions to be taken when entering a Resident room.

  
  

• Following respiratory illness staff may return to work 24 hours and are symptom free with no fever and 48 hours if experiencing enteric symptoms but will be required to mask for 10 days.

• All staff must have the knowledge, skill and training to perform a PCRA.




• Resident care staff can choose to wear a mask during prolonged direct Resident care if they are within 2 meters of the Resident for 15 minutes or longer.




• Masks are not required in administrative offices and staff only areas. All Staff may also choose to wear a mask (provided by the Home, employee or front entrance) at any time they are in the Home.




• The Resident and or POA may also request that staff wear a mask during their care as per the Resident Bill of Rights.




• Masks are not required outdoors for staff, Residents, students, volunteers or visitors.




• Caregivers and visitors may wear a mask while in the Home (provided by the Home at the front Entrance).
  




• Caregivers and visitors may also attend all meals in the Dining Rooms and join the Resident.

Screening Requirements for staff, students, visitors, and care givers:

• Passive Screening will be performed prior to entering the Home.




• Read Screening questions posted at entrances of the Home. Individuals are not to enter the Home if they are not feeling well or fail the screening questions.
  




• Directions posted; staff to advise their Manager or Charge Nurse if they fail the screening questions, visitors and care givers are to leave the Home and follow the directions at Self-assessment (ontario.ca):
  




• Review Self- Monitoring Poster at entrances and throughout the Home and steps to take if symptoms develop.
  




• If a Resident is Palliative end-of-life will be permitted to have visitors even if they fail the screening questions provided, they wear a mask as provided when entering the Home and must maintain physical distance from other staff and Residents.

Sincerely,
Garry C. Hopkins, CEO

- SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO EVOLVING DIRECTIVES - 

Important Links:  

Government of Ontario Website

Please review the following before your next visit:

https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/ncov/ipac/ppe-recommended-steps
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-fullppe-on
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-fullppe-off
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-handwash

VISITORS AT THE HOME:

Both indoor and outdoor visits have no limits for visitors. During outbreak, essential caregivers are welcome, and general visitors may be restricted based on Public Health guidance.

PLEASE READ:

What Residents Can Expect - March 31st 2023