Our homes will comply with all Minister Directives, guidance documents and Public Health recommendations, related to visiting, in order to support the Infection Prevention And Control (IPAC) response in the homes and the community. 

 

Visiting may be restricted, or the type of visitors allowed into the homes may change, at any given time, in accordance with the most current directives. 

 

During outbreak situations, there may be restrictions to the homes at the discretion and call of Public Health. 

 

Effective Friday, March 31, 2023, the following apply to our operations at Glen Hill Terrace, Glen Hill Strathaven, Providence place, and Tekoa Manor. These updates are possible as a result of high vaccine uptake and the availability of effective antivirals that reduce the risk of severe outcomes:

 

• Indoor masking remains in place for staff.  Residents, visitors, students, contractors and volunteers will be highly encouraged to continue to wear masks.

• Daily active screening (sign-off of symptoms) for staff and visitors is no longer required.

• Biweekly rapid antigen tests (RAT) for staff are no longer required.

• Record keeping of daily active screening and RAT is no longer required. Binders from reception and both entrances can be removed.

• Staff must continue to screen passively;  if symptoms are present, active screening and RAT is required.

• Social and physical activities no longer require physical distancing measures.

• Visitors, students, contractors and volunteers may attend in our buildings and programs regardless of vaccination status.