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 March 31st – April 7th, 2022.
- The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022), please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
- Additional information on arranging pick up and drop off of biohazard bins in Ontario has been added.
Rapid Antigen Screening Instructions Ontario
- MCCSS has made a change to the grace period for rapid testing after testing positive with COVID-19 from 30 days to 90 days. This reverses a decision that was made at the beginning of the year to go from 90 days down to 30. This guidance change will be automatically implemented in our email updates for all employees and dashboard for supervisors. This is consistent with guidance currently in Saskatchewan.
- MCCSS has made a change to the grace period for rapid testing after testing positive with COVID-19 from 30 days to 90 days. This reverses a decision that was made at the beginning of the year to go from 90 days down to 30. This guidance change will be automatically implemented in our email updates for all employees and dashboard for supervisors. This is consistent with guidance currently in Saskatchewan.
Person Supported Supervisor Response Checklist
- Updated to reflect current isolation guidance for Ontario and Saskatchewan (this resource was missed in a previous update)
Employee Supervisor Response Checklist
- Updated to reflect current isolation guidance for Ontario and Saskatchewan (this resource was missed in a previous update)
Person Supported COVID-19 Exposure Guide
- Updated to reflect that Saskatchewan only requires a 5 day isolation period for everyone, regardless of vaccination. Ontario guidance remains the same, 10 day isolation due to high risk setting.
Health Canada Update – Rapid Antigen Tests
- Health Canada released an update about the buffer solution used in rapid tests. Advising that ingestion (swallowing) or prolonged skin contact is to be avoided. Fortunately, our current policy and directions for rapid antigen tests cover the safe handling and disposal of the tests.
- A link to the update from Health Canada can be found here.
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE
With 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.
COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR
There are no webinars scheduled at this time. 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