--0000000000007c69af0609a6d82b Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0000000000007c69af0609a6d82a" --0000000000007c69af0609a6d82a Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Thank you! On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 11:38=E2=80=AFAM Amrita Veena wrote: > Thanks for the update Tim!! > > On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 11:36=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas wr= ote: > >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: Diane Stein >> Date: Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 11:32=E2=80=AFAM >> Subject: *More details RE: Important Masking requirement update for >> Supplier Partners >> To: >> CC: Christy Parsons , Vanda >> Koukounakis >> >> >> Please note that the directive stipulates when in resident areas =E2=80= =93 so if >> on mainstreet, neighbourhoods, resident rooms, etc. When in the basemen= t/ >> elevator shaft, etc support workers/supplier partners can remove masks i= f >> they wish >> >> Please see below specific directive information. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Here are the links >> >> - ADM Memo >> >> (PDF) >> - COVID-19 Guidance Document for Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario >> >> (PDF) >> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Diane >> >> >> >> *From:* Diane Stein >> *Sent:* November 3, 2023 4:15 PM >> *Cc:* Christy Parsons ; Vanda >> Koukounakis >> *Subject:* Important Masking requirement update for Supplier Partners >> *Importance:* High >> >> >> >> >> >> Good afternoon, >> >> >> >> Please ensure this is communicated to your team members entering our >> villages. >> >> >> >> Yesterday, the Ministry of Long-Term Care and the Ministry for Seniors >> and Accessibility issued new masking directives for us to follow as we f= ace >> the respiratory illness season that will come into effect by Tuesday >> November 7th >> >> >> >> Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the followin= g >> enhanced masking measures for non-outbreak situations are being put into >> effect in our long-term care homes, and we will follow the same measures= in >> retirement homes: >> >> >> >> - Team members, students, support workers, and volunteers *must wear >> a mask* *when in resident areas indoors* (Supplier Partners are >> classified under Support Worker) >> - It is strongly recommended, but not required, that visitors and >> caregivers wear a mask in resident areas indoors, except when with th= e >> resident in the resident=E2=80=99s room or when eating or drinking wi= th a resident >> in communal spaces. If a resident in a shared room is uncomfortable w= ith >> others removing their mask, homes are encouraged to designate a space= to >> enable the roommate to have visitors without masking. >> >> We have seen an increase in outbreak levels and while according to the >> province, it is projected that COVID-19 activity may peak in the next fe= w >> weeks, around the same time it is anticipated that seasonal illnesses of >> influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will rise. >> >> >> >> These updated masking requirements will remai