Effective March 9th all LTC homes will move to Open Family Presence unless otherwise directed an MHO. Open Family Presence means:
- Family and visitors are welcome according to the preferences of the resident
- No limits on the number of family/visitors per resident
- No limit on the amount of family/visitors present at a time indoors or outdoors
- Large groups can be accommodated by scheduling a time and space
- Outings/off-site activities are allowed
- Children supervised by an adult are welcome
Some additional reminders:
- Upon entry, all family/visitors will self-screen using the COVID-19 Screening Questions and complete the visitor log including date, name, resident, contact phone number and time in and out
- Family/visitors must wear a medical grade mask at all times while in the home except when in the resident’s room