Author: Gregory Crunican

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

There are no additional resource updates this week

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of November 17th – November 24th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

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Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

There are no additional resource updates this week

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of November 10th – November 17th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

There are no additional resource updates this week

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of November 3rd – November 10th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations

Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities (H-CARDD)- Mental Health

“The H-CARDD program was developed to address disparities in health status and health care access faced by individuals with developmental disabilities in Ontario, Canada.”

H-CARDD is committed to conducting evidence based research on how to best support people with developmental disabilities through a variety of situations. One of H-CARDD’s more recent initiatives is focused on mental health and stress management in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue to learn to live with COVID-19, the people who use our services may still have lingering anxiety or concerns about engaging in our communities. One of the strategies to overcome this can be the use of self-help booklets. Below is a video from H-CARDD outlining the use of self-help booklets for people to better understand their mental health. The resources were developed originally during the pandemic but they can be adapted to help in many situations.

For more of the resources H-CARDD has to offer on mental health and managing stress follow this link (Managing Stress and Mental Health).

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

There are no additional resource updates this week, listed below are all of the changes that went into effect on October 13th. 

 

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of October 27th – November 3rd, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations

Flowcharts for Guidance on COVID-19 Exposure for Employees

• Updates to isolation guidance for employees in Ontario

Flowcharts for Guidance on COVID-19 Exposure for People Supported 

• A welcome change to isolation guidance for people who use our services.

COVID-19 Exposure Attendance and Testing Guide

• Updates to isolation guidance for employees in Ontario.

COVID-19 Screening Protocol 

• Significant changes to the screening protocol, moving from an active to a passive approach.

COVID-19 Symptom Self-Check Poster

• Updated to reflect change in community guidance for COVID-19

FAQ – Screening Process 

• Updated to reflect changes to the screening process.

Rapid Antigen Screening Instructions Ontario 

• Updated to reflect a reduction in the frequency of Rapid testing from every other day to every third day.
• Visitors and Contractors will also have the frequency of testing reduced to every third day.

COVID-19 Visiting Guide for Locations

• Significant update to the Visiting Guide outlining guidance instructions for in home visits, overnight absences and community visits.

Resources Being Removed

With the updated guidance, a number of our existing resources are no longer required, these include:

• Where I have been Timeline
• COVID-19 Current Activity Restrictions
• Visiting Guide for Families and Friends
  • Visiting guide for locations will cover all information
• COVID -19 Visiting Record (ODB)
• Daily Symptom Monitoring
  • This will be done through our established charting

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of October 20th – October 27th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations

There are no additional resource updates this week, listed below are all of the changes that went into effect on October 13th. 

Flowcharts for Guidance on COVID-19 Exposure for Employees

• Updates to isolation guidance for employees in Ontario

Flowcharts for Guidance on COVID-19 Exposure for People Supported 

• A welcome change to isolation guidance for people who use our services.

COVID-19 Exposure Attendance and Testing Guide

• Updates to isolation guidance for employees in Ontario.

COVID-19 Screening Protocol 

• Significant changes to the screening protocol, moving from an active to a passive approach.

COVID-19 Symptom Self-Check Poster

• Updated to reflect change in community guidance for COVID-19

FAQ – Screening Process 

• Updated to reflect changes to the screening process.

Rapid Antigen Screening Instructions Ontario 

• Updated to reflect a reduction in the frequency of Rapid testing from every other day to every third day.
• Visitors and Contractors will also have the frequency of testing reduced to every third day.

COVID-19 Visiting Guide for Locations

• Significant update to the Visiting Guide outlining guidance instructions for in home visits, overnight absences and community visits.

Resources Being Removed

With the updated guidance, a number of our existing resources are no longer required, these include:

• Where I have been Timeline
• COVID-19 Current Activity Restrictions
• Visiting Guide for Families and Friends
  • Visiting guide for locations will cover all information
• COVID -19 Visiting Record (ODB)
• Daily Symptom Monitoring
  • This will be done through our established charting

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

Significant Updates to a number of resources have been made this week. 

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of October 13th – October 20th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations

Flowcharts for Guidance on COVID-19 Exposure for Employees

• Updates to isolation guidance for employees in Ontario

Flowcharts for Guidance on COVID-19 Exposure for People Supported 

• A welcome change to isolation guidance for people who use our services.

COVID-19 Exposure Attendance and Testing Guide

• Updates to isolation guidance for employees in Ontario.

COVID-19 Screening Protocol 

• Significant changes to the screening protocol, moving from an active to a passive approach.

COVID-19 Symptom Self-Check Poster

• Updated to reflect change in community guidance for COVID-19

FAQ – Screening Process 

• Updated to reflect changes to the screening process.

Rapid Antigen Screening Instructions Ontario 

• Updated to reflect a reduction in the frequency of Rapid testing from every other day to every third day.
• Visitors and Contractors will also have the frequency of testing reduced to every third day.

COVID-19 Visiting Guide for Locations

• Significant update to the Visiting Guide outlining guidance instructions for in home visits, overnight absences and community visits.

Resources Being Removed

With the updated guidance, a number of our existing resources are no longer required, these include:

• Where I have been Timeline
• COVID-19 Current Activity Restrictions
• Visiting Guide for Families and Friends
  • Visiting guide for locations will cover all information
• COVID -19 Visiting Record (ODB)
• Daily Symptom Monitoring
  • This will be done through our established charting

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of October 6th – October 13th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
• Additional information on arranging pick up and drop off of biohazard bins in Ontario has been added. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

We have scheduled a webinar for September 30th. We are fortunate to have an Infectious Diseases Doctor joining us to further discuss current guidelines and share information about the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine. To register for the webinar follow this link.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of September 29th – October 6th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
• Additional information on arranging pick up and drop off of biohazard bins in Ontario has been added. 

Flowcharts for guidance on COVID-19 exposure for employees.

• Update to isolation guidance for Saskatchewan.
  • There is no longer a minimum isolation requirement in Saskatchewan. Employees can return to work once they are experiencing an improvement in their symptoms for 24hrs. Employees will need to wear a mask for the 10 days following their symptom onset or positive test result.

 COVID-19 Exposure Attendance and Testing Guide

• Update to isolation guidance for Saskatchewan.
  • There is no longer a minimum isolation requirement in Saskatchewan. Employees can return to work once they are experiencing an improvement in their symptoms for 24hrs. Employees will need to wear a mask for the 10 days following their symptom onset or positive test result.

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

 

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of September 22nd – September 29th, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
• Additional information on arranging pick up and drop off of biohazard bins in Ontario has been added. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

We have scheduled a webinar for next week on September 30th. We will discuss current guidelines and share information about the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine. To register for the webinar follow this link.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org

Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.

This week, look for the following updates:

SUPPORT PEOPLE TAB

COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist

• The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of September 15th – September 22nd, 2022.
• The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
• Additional information on arranging pick up and drop off of biohazard bins in Ontario has been added. 

Person supported COVID-19 Exposure Guide

• Our flowcharts have been updated to reflect that people supported who have a close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 isolate for 5 days (previously 10).
• Continued monitoring for symptoms and the use of a mask when possible is recommended for an additional 5 days after isolation ends.

Employees COVID-19 Exposure Guide

• Employees in Ontario who have a close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 without the use of PPE are able to continue working with additional precautions:
  • Wearing a mask for the 10 days following an exposure regardless of mask requirements in your district.
  • Completion of a Rapid Antigen Test prior to each shift in the 10 days following the exposure.
  • Continued self monitoring for symptoms and immediate isolation from work if symptoms develop.
• Clarification for situations when employees who have met the 10 day isolation guidance and continue to have symptoms.
  • They are able to return to work if their symptoms have been improving for a minimum of 24 hours.

COVID-19 Exposure Attendance and Testing Guide 

• Employees in Ontario who have a close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 without the use of PPE are able to continue working with additional precautions:
  • Wearing a mask for the 10 days following an exposure regardless of mask requirements in your district.
  • Completion of a Rapid Antigen Test prior to each shift in the 10 days following the exposure.
  • Continued self monitoring for symptoms and immediate isolation from work if symptoms develop.

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)

This week, on September 12th, in Ontario and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.

COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR

There is no webinar scheduled for this week. We have scheduled a webinar for September 30th, to discuss current guidelines and share information about the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine. To register for the webinar follow this link.

To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.

If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!

◊

Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org