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 May 20th to May 26th.
- The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated (May. 19th, 2021), please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations.
- COVID-19 Screening Protocol
- Updated to include a section on the Screening Tracking Sheet that eye protection has been disinfected on exiting a direct support location.
- COVID-19 Symptom Self-Check Poster
- Updated screening questions to reflect requirements from Ontario Public Health and Saskatchewan Health Authority
- Replace previous screening poster with updated one
RAPID TESTING FOR COVID-19
Christian Horizons is working to introduce rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 at our direct support locations throughout Ontario and Saskatchewan as another precaution to ensure a safe work and support environment. A rapid antigen test for COVID-19 is a self administered nares swab (not a deep nasal swab), with observation from a trained user, that produces results within 15 minutes. If someone were to test positive for COVID-19 with a rapid antigen test a confirmation test from a COVID-19 testing location would need to be completed afterwards.
Rapid antigen tests are only completed on people who are asymptomatic. If someone were to present and during screening state they have symptoms of COVID-19 a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test from a testing location would need to be completed to confirm if a COVID-19 infection is present or not.
The completion of a rapid antigen test does not replace the need for current infection prevention and control practices but adds another layer of protection for employees and the people who use our services.
This week we have been working with our Ministry partners in Ontario and Saskatchewan to outline the training requirements for employees to complete rapid testing.
COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINARS
There will be a webinar this week on Friday May 21st from 2pm – 3pm. Dr. Moriarty an infectious diseases research scientist along with a panel of experts will be joining us to answer questions submitted by People who use our services, their families and our employees. This webinar will not be recorded for future viewing so we strongly encourage everyone who can to join us and submit their questions for the panel to answer when registering.
You can register for the webinar here
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE
This week Ontario joined Saskatchewan in opening access to COVID-19 vaccines for all adults. While Saskatchewan remains ahead with access to vaccines being available for those 16+ compared to 18+ in Ontario the open access is a significant turning point in our Countries response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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