Visiting Guidelines updated May 2nd, 2022.
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General visitors must be fully vaccinated our screeners will be looking for proof of vaccination and identification. (The definition of fully vaccinated remains – 14 days after your second dose of the COVID- 19 vaccine.) |
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Visiting hours remain the same between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm, 7 days per week. |
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Please ensure that your screening time is booked 24 hours in advance by calling our Reception at 519-354-8103 during regular office hours or by leaving a message at extension 221. Alternatively, you are welcome to book your own appointment online by clicking the following link:Visitor Screening Appointment |
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Screening for visitors and staff will continue to occur at the Adelaide St. Entrance. |
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Visitors will be screened over the intercom before entry and will not be permitted to enter the Residence if they answer “yes” to any COVID-19 screening questions. We ask that you stay home if you are feeling unwell and cannot pass screening. |
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All visitors will continue to be rapid tested at every visit. Due to the potential increase in testing needs, we ask that you prepare to wait the required time (15 minutes). Visitors may also be required to wait in their car depending on the volume of testing required at that time of their visit. |
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Visitors will be given a medical mask and face shield which must be worn during the entire visit. If you take your mask off during your visit you may be asked to leave. |
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A maximum of 4 visitors are permitted in a resident’s room at one time; these visitors must be from the same household. |
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Children may visit if accompanied by a Family Caregiver. Children 3 and up are required to be rapid tested at each visit and will be asked to wear a mask. |
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After screening, visitors are required to go directly to their Resident’s room and are not permitted to roam around or linger in any common areas, hallways, dining areas, lounges, other Residents’ rooms or around the Nursing Stations. Please avoid touching any surfaces on your way to the room. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet from staff and other residents must be maintained. After a visit, we ask that you go directly to the exit without stopping and sign out before you leave the Residence. |
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We fully understand the need for a hug or holding hands when visiting. Please use hand disinfectant before and after contact with your loved one for better protection. |
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You can bring food and drinks for the resident during your visit. However, we ask that our visitors refrain from eating and drinking and keep your mask on. |
Infection and Prevention Control Precautions
Visitors have a crucial role to play in reducing risk and infection control for the safety of residents and staff by adhering to visitor policy requirements related to screening, IPAC and PPE and any precautions described in the documents below.
If you plan to visit a resident at St. Andrew’s Residence, or if you are a Designated Caregiver or planning on visiting, please review the information below:
COVID-19 Visitor Information Package
Public Health Ontario’s document entitled Recommended Steps: Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Putting on full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Taking off full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
