Infection Control Measures continue At the Home Mask Mandate Continues

Update from the Ministry of Long Term Care, June 10, 2022:

There are no changes in pandemic response requirements or measures for long-term care homes with this update as changes reflect the transition of authority from Directive #3 to the Minister’s Directive.

• Homes must ensure that all staff, students, volunteers, and visitors (general or essential) wear a medical mask for the entire duration of their shift or visit indoors regardless of their immunization status (including in the resident’s room). These requirements also apply regardless of whether the home is in an outbreak or not.

• Masks are not required outdoors for staff, residents, students, volunteers or visitors (general or essential), however outdoor masking is still recommended and encouraged where tolerated as an added layer of protection when in close proximity to others.

• Removal of masks for the purposes of eating should be restricted to areas designated by the home.