SASKATOON - Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, Saskatchewan Health Authority Long Term Care homes and affiliates in Saskatoon and area will move to the Recovery Phase for Family Presence Restrictions.
The Recovery Phase is intended to be a safe progression towards pre-pandemic Open Family Presence, which welcomed essential family/support persons at any time to support patient care. This change is being made because outbreaks in Saskatoon Long Term Care homes have decreased, COVID-19 transmission rates in Saskatoon have decreased, and the proof of vaccination requirements for staff and families/supports in Long Term Care are in effect.
Those LTC homes not in compliance will remain at Level 1. Current family presence restrictions for LTC Homes can be found at https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/our-organization/quality-care-patient-safety/patient-family-centred-care/famil-y-presence-and-visitation-sha-facilities/family-presence-and-visitor-restrictionshere. The SHA will return to Open Family Presence as soon as it is safe to do so.
Being in the Recovery Phase means that:
There are no limits on the number of essential family/support persons or visitors that can be designated or present at a time for each resident (*proof of vaccination requirements are in place for all family/support persons and visitors as described below).
- Frequency of family presence can be daily.
- Timing of in-person visits may be subject to scheduling limitations of the home.
- Larger groups need to schedule the use of common areas in advance before they come.
- Everyone is required to follow SHA guidelines for screening, personal protective equipment, and distancing, even if they are vaccinated.
Reminder that proof of vaccination for Family/Support Person(s) and Visitors is now required.
