Did you know the Ontario government issued guidance on essential and general visitors, allowing visits with residents in Retirement Homes? And the impact on these visitors when there's a COVID-19 outbreak in the home? Stay tuned for one minute to learn more.
In Ontario retirement homes, essential visitors are defined as either: support workers or caregivers. Learn more what this means in this video.
The government released COVID-19 guidance (September 2020) outlining the reopening of retirement homes. Download guidance Reopening-Retirement-Homes-Ontario.pdf for the complete visitor guidance details.
Retirement Home Essential & General Visitors Explained...
Caregiver/Essential Visitor
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Includes family member, companion or a paid caregiver,
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Supporting a resident's feeding, mobility, personal hygiene, cognitive stimulation, communication, meaningful connection, relational continuity and assistance with decision-making, and
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Two caregivers are allowed at any time, except as noted below
Only one caregiver allowed when:
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there's COVID-19 outbreak in the home, or
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if a resident is symptomatic, or
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if it's a new resident in their 14-day self-isolating period
General Visitors
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A resident can also have general visitors such as a friend or family, visiting for social reasons
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Two visitors are allowed at any time, except as noted below
No General Visitors are allowed when:
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there's COVID-19 outbreak in the home, or
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if a resident is symptomatic, or
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if it's a new resident in their 14-day self-isolating period
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