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 December 16th- December 23rd, 2021
- The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated Dec. 15th 2021), please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
- Updated guidance to advice that employees are not required to wear eye protection when within 2 metres of a person supported, if the person supported is wearing a mask.
- Guidance for the increased access to Rapid Antigen Tests over the holidays including:
- 5 rapid tests made available to employees to take home
- 5 rapid tests made available for people using services going for overnight visits
- Rapid tests are available for any visitor to a CH location
- Links on how to complete and report the results of the rapid tests.
COVID-19 Current Activity Restrictions
- Updated to reflect guidance changes on enhanced precautions being lessoned from 14-10 days.
Together for the Holidays – Social Story
- Easy to read resource to help navigate holiday visits over the coming weeks
- The information within this Social Story is up to date as of December 15th. Guidance changes could happen quickly so be sure to be aware of potential changes in your region.
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 WEBINARS
There will be no webinar 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
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 for who is currently eligible so it will be important 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.