--000000000000c9407b0609a6b554 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="000000000000c940790609a6b553" --000000000000c940790609a6b553 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Thanks for the update Tim!! On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 11:36=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas wrot= e: > > > ---------- 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 basement= / > elevator shaft, etc support workers/supplier partners can remove masks if > 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 an= d > Accessibility issued new masking directives for us to follow as we face t= he > respiratory illness season that will come into effect by Tuesday November > 7th > > > > Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the following > 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 the > resident in the resident=E2=80=99s room or when eating or drinking wit= h a resident > in communal spaces. If a resident in a shared room is uncomfortable wi= th > 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 few > 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 remain in place until further > direction from the ministry. > > > > Masks will be available in our villages. > > > > We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our residents and team m