Our Properties

Update

June 16, 2020

Dear Family Members and Friends of the Residents:

I am writing to you to let you know that the family visitation restrictions have now been changed. I appreciate your patience over the past three months.  Our staff miss all that you do for your loved one and we know that your loved one has missed your visits too. These restrictions have been difficult for everyone.  Thank you for your part in helping us keep the safety of our residents and staff our top priority.

Our goal is that every resident will be able to have one family visit each week. These Guidelines, based on Ministry of Long-Term Care protocols, may require changes or cancellation of visits at any time.

Guidelines for Family Visits at all Sharon Village Care Homes:

1. We will have a phased-in approach to visitation.
2. Only one family member will be allowed a scheduled outdoor visit with a resident for ½ hour per week weather permitting. Please do not arrive until 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
3. Family members will be required to be tested for covid-19 and must have a negative test in the two-week period prior to the first visit. You will be asked for proof.
4. You will be screened and asked to answer some health questions.
5. Use hand sanitizer at the beginning and at the end of your visit.
6. Please wear a face mask at all times during the visit. You are expected to bring a mask. If you do not bring a mask, the screening staff will provide you with one.
7. Staff will bring the resident outdoors for the visit on our property.
8. Social distancing measures will be in place. Touching and hugging are not permitted by either person and, the 2 meter or 6-foot social distancing rule will apply.
9. Family members will not be able to enter the home and washroom facilities are off limits.
10. There will be no sharing of food or beverage with the resident during the visit. Any packaged items you bring must be left with the screener.
11. All visits will be supervised. If a family member is unable to follow these infection control procedures or general guidelines, it may be necessary to cancel future visits.  This decision will be made at the discretion of the Administrator.
12. Unfortunately, no children or pets will be allowed.
13. There may be circumstances when it is not feasible for a resident to come outdoors. This may be a result of inclement weather or the resident being unable to follow instructions or their condition or wishes rule out outdoor visits.  In these cases, the Director of Recreation in consultation with the Director of Care/Administrator will look for other solutions.

I thank you in advance for your commitment to this plan and helping us keep the residents and staff safe.  If you have any questions, please contact the Administrator or the contact person who is identified on the accompanying Home Specific Plan Sheet.

Yours sincerely,

Peter D. Schlegel, President