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:
- The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of December 3rd to December 9th 2020.
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As we continue to experience surges of COVID-19 cases in some communities, support locations in these communities are now subject to additional restrictions. The following table helps to show which activities are no longer permitted within these communities:
Further Clarification on Eye Protection Requirements
A Reminder: Masks are for both personal protection and source control – eye protection is for personal protection
- In compliance to MCCSS guidelines eye protection is now required for our employees in direct support environments in Ontario.
- Eye protection is recommended for people using services
- Eye protection requirements for visitors such as service technicians are set by their employers, and our expectation is that they will follow their own regulations along with wearing a commercial mask.
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Employees in office-only settings are not required to use eye protection as they are able to maintain 2 metres of distance, they are still expected to follow all safety guidelines related to physical distancing and PPE.
- Eye protection guidelines have been updated to give more specific instruction around use. Updated resources include:
LEARNING FROM YOU
- We are working closely with employees who have worked in outbreak settings to hear their stories and learn from their experiences. Thank you to those who have taken the time to share with us so far. Your feedback is making a difference already, and will continue to do so:
- We have heard concerns and confusion around regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces so have released a “COVID Cleaning Protocol for Locations“
for locations to record their cleaning protocols (ex. which disinfectant to use and how to properly use it).” The cleaning checklist is the tool to track required cleaning. The poster is about providing instructions on how to clean
- We have heard the importance of having clear plans and supports in place when responding to cases of COVID-19 at a location. We have released a new Emergency Response Plan – Site Specific Pandemic Addendum. This tool will help bring consistency to our program response plans across Christian Horizons and ensure that all the information needed during an outbreak is easily accessible for everyone. Most locations will already have a lot of this information included in a plan, however, this will be a way to ensure no areas are being missed.
- We have heard concerns and confusion around regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces so have released a “COVID Cleaning Protocol for Locations“
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