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 Weekly Preparedness Checklist
- The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of February 17th – February 24th, 2022.
- The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated February 2022), please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
- Additional information on arranging pick up and drop off of biohazard bins has been added.
Flowcharts for guidance on COVID-19 exposure for employees
- Changes to isolation guidelines for exposure to COVID-19 , development of symptoms for COVID-19 and additional scenarios.
- In Saskatchewan, employees are only required to isolate for 5 days when they have symptoms of COVID-19 regardless of vaccination against COVID-19.
- In Ontario, if an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days they only need to isolate if they develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Exposure Attendance and Testing Guide
- Updated to reflect guidance changes for both Ontario and Saskatchewan.
COVID-19 Current Activity Restrictions
- Updated to reflect guidance changes from MCCSS related to non-essential visitors and non-essential overnight absences being resumed as of February 21st, 2022.
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE
With the announcement of increased access to third doses/booster shots for COVID-19, it is important to be aware that consent will need to be facilitated for the people that use our services as they become eligible. It appears that each health unit in Ontario and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have varying interpretations on the requirements for consent so be sure to work within your local communities to meet the consent requirements as they are required.
Electronic Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
If you have previously chosen to receive a COVID-19 vaccine but have misplaced your electronic and physical proof of vaccination you can receive a new electronic proof through the Ontario Health site here. You will require your health card number. For those in Saskatchewan you can retrieve your proof of vaccination here.
RAPID ANTIGEN SCREEENING FOR COVID-19
The portal for entering the results of Rapid Tests that are being completed by employees, can be found here under “Quick Links” on CHConnect.
For ease of reference, the links to the Instructions and FAQs can be found below.
- Rapid Antigen Screening Instructions
- Rapid Antigen Screening FAQs
- Rapid Antigen Screening Job Aid
- This resource is to be printed off and made available at all RANT screening locations.
- BD Veritore Tests Updated Expiration Dates
- BD Veritore tests are now being made available to our screening locations. Some of these kits may have passed the posted expiry date. After additional shelf life testing BD Veritore tests now have a 12month shelf life and the updated expiration dates based on lot numbers are available within this document.
COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR
We have a scheduled webinar for February 17th, to register please click here.
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