Call to Action-March 9, 2022: IP&C Guidance for PCH and Services to Newborns in COVID-19 Isolation

Personal Care Home Updates
  • IP&C guidance for Personal Care Home
    • updated COVID-19 testing requirements for individuals with a prior COVID-19 infections (pg 13)
    • updated with criteria that an outbreak can be declared over after 10 days (pg 17)
    • updated the document to remove consideration of vaccination status (pg 19, 20, 21) - this was complete with respect to social leaves, entertainers and ADP program participants
    • updated short-stay absences section to allow all types of leaves (pg 19) - now allowing for overnight passes
    • updated group size limits (pg 20,21) - no more number limits; limiting factor is ability to physically distance
    • updated hairdressing section with some information that was previously found in the visitation guidelines (pg 21)
Public Health Updates

 

Leads/Directors/Managers (or delegates) review, implement and share accordingly.