Government directives
Visiting guidelines - September 9 2020
The Ministry of Long-Term Care has released a long-awaited updated visiting policy, effective September 9th, 2020.
Changes to the policy include clarification on visitors, screening, close contact between residents and visitors, and guidance on non-compliance. One of the key highlights of this policy is the introduction of a process for identifying and designating “essential caregivers.”
Links:
Resuming Visits in Long-Term Care Homes (policy)
Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 Visiting Policy
ADM Memo re: Visits to Long-Term Care Homes
French versions:
Politique concernant les visites pendant la COVID-19
Foire aux questions Politique sur les visites pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19
Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes – Revised September 9, 2020
Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes – Revised September 9, 2020
The Directive #3 dated August 28, 2020 for Long-Term Care Homes under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, is revoked and replaced with this Directive.
Resident Absences - August 28 2020
Resident Absences under COVID-19 Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
The Chief Medical Officer of Health has released an update to COVID-19 Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (Directive #3), effective August 28, 2020, that provides direction on resident absences from the long-term care home. Under the updated Directive #3, residents may leave the home’s property for a short stay or temporary absence. Please see the attached documents.