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 . 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.
