COVID-19 UPDATES

 
As of January 29th, 2021 the COVID-19 outbreak at Ivan Franko Home (LTC) has been declared OVER. All staff and resident cases have been resolved. Thank you all for your support during this outbreak!

We are committed to continuing to do everything possible to protect the health and safety of our residents, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine was given to all eligible residents, caregivers and staff on January 7, 2021 by The Unity Health Team. We are thrilled to have been the first LTC home they worked with! The 2nd dose was given February 4th, 2021.

We continue to follow Directives, Guidelines and recommendations issued by the Government of Ontario and Public Health authorities, and revise our policies and procedures as government guidance is amended.

 
Please see our most recent visiting policy below. 

As community spread of COVID-19 is very high, we ask all private caregivers to be very vigilant when coming to our Home and adhere to our IPAC policies and procedures. 

Private caregivers:

• Must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done within the last 7 days.
• Ensure you have called and scheduled an appointment time with the main office.
• Please be extra vigilant when you are visiting our Home, if you are not feeling well please do not visit our Home. 
• Please follow all IPAC protocols.
• Mask & eye protection must be worn at ALL times
• Please stay in the resident's room during your visit.

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Thank you very much for your continued support and cooperation. Stay healthy and safe!

Ivan Franko Home

(Assisted Living & Retirement Residence)

Effective March 30th, 

Covid-19 Vaccine has been administered to

89% of residents & 56% of staff.

We encourage our staff and essential visitors to get vaccinated to protect our vulnerable population.

We continue to follow IPAC protocol

to eliminate the chance of the virus transmission

during the COVID-19 pandemic

and keep our residents and staff safe and healthy. 

Only two essential visitors per resident

 are allowed to the facility at the same time 

during Grey Zone status in our region.

All essential visitors must wear musk at all times

while visiting their relatives and show valid 

Covid-19 test (done within two weeks).

We encourage your and your parents to limit your non essential activities or travels. 

As per Public Health recommendation,

upon returning from overnight stay,

a resident should be on self isolation

 for 2 weeks period.  

 Here is an overview of the policies and procedures for retirement homes during the provincewide shutdown. Note that everything remains the same in Shutdown as in Grey (Lockdown) except for the new limit of 5 people for outdoor organized events or social gatherings.

Support Workers. 

Any number of support workers who are care providers (regulated health professionals or unregulated care providers) may visit a resident in a home at a time. A maximum of one (1) support worker who is NOT a care provider per resident may visit at a time.

 Caregivers (Essential Visitors) 

A maximum of one (1) caregiver per resident may visit at a time. If two (2) caregivers live together, they may visit a resident at the same.

Personal Care Service Providers 

Not permitted in the home. 

ABSENCES

Residents may be permitted to leave the home for walks or essentials (e.g., groceries, medical appointments, filling prescriptions).
Overnight absences are not allowed.

NEW ADMISSIONS AND READMISSIONS

Admission from community or hospital is allowed.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

No indoor organized social gatherings or activities, except with members of the same household 

(e.g. a suite in the retirement home).
Outdoor organized events or social gatherings are limited to a 5-person maximum.

TOURS

In-person tours should be paused.

 Thank you very much for your continued support! 

Kindly do your part 

in keeping our residents protected!