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 July 22nd to July 29th, 2021
- The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated (July 21, 2021), please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
Personal Protective Equipment Frequently Asked Questions
- Updated to reflect change in guidance around eye protection
- Employees and visitors are only required to use eye protection when indoor or in a confined space and with in 2 metres (6 feet) while providing direct care to someone who uses our services
Updated Guidance for Activity Restrictions and Visits within Ontario
A number of changes have been made to the activity restrictions and visiting guidance as outlined by MCCSS.
The guidance documents refer to fully vaccinated individuals. The Ministry of Health defines someone as fully vaccinated when they:
- Have received the total required number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada and
- At least 14 days have passed since they have received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Some of the highlights to the updates include:
- Visitors only need to use eye protection when indoors and providing direct care within 2 metres (6 feet) of a person using services
- If all parties taking place in a visit are outdoors and fully vaccinated there is no requirement for physical distancing or mask use
- If all parties taking place in a visit outdoors are NOT fully vaccinated physical distancing is still required but masks do not need to be worn
- Same day absences or outings can occur in line with the Re-opening plan for Ontario
- People who use services going on overnight outings will need to follow the following guidance on their return:
- If the person returning is fully vaccinated they will need to pass active screening on their return. There are no additional precautions required
- If the person returning is NOT fully vaccinated they will need to follow additional precautions for 14 days or until they receive a negative COVID-19 PCR test, whichever occurs first
COVID-19 Current Activity Restrictions
- Significant updates have been made to the activity restrictions document
- Updated guidance around visits, including indoor, outdoor, short term absences and overnight visits
COVID-19 Visiting Guide for Locations
- Updated guidance around visits, including indoor, outdoor, short term absences and overnight visits
COVID-19 Visiting Guide for Families and Friends
- Updated guidance around visits, including indoor, outdoor, short term absences and overnight visits
COVID-19 Visiting Record (Word and ODB form)
- Updated so that visitors acknowledge understanding of the different requirements for visits.
COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINARS
There will be a webinar on July 23rd to register click here. The webinar will be 1.5 hours long and focus on answering questions from people who use our services, family members and employees. It is encouraged that when you register for the webinar to submit your question. Questions submitted before the webinar are prioritized to be answered.
To view previously recorded webinars please click here.
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE
As COVID-19 vaccination progresses throughout Canada it is important to highlight that we (Christian Horizons employees) are not permitted to share information about the vaccination status of the people who use our services or employees with anyone. The only exception is that you may share the vaccine status of a person with their substitute decision maker (e.g., inform the substitute decision maker that the person has received the vaccine to which the substitute decision maker consented).
- 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
RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING FOR COVID-19
Pilot programs within Ontario will need to input their testing data from July 16th – July 22nd by midnight on July 22nd. This is done through the pandemic checklist on the ODB. Please see the short video below for detailed instructions.
The Rapid Antigen Screening Training course is now available in the LMS. Employees working in the pilot locations in Ontario can now enroll themselves from the catalog and complete the course at any time.
For ease of reference, the links to the Instructions and FAQs can be found below.