Covid-Safe GHA

To ensure the safety of residents and the GHA teams in our homes, it is crucial that we continue to follow Covid-safe practices. Below is an overview of our guidelines on vaccine status for visitors and GHA team members. By working together to implement these practices, we can continue to provide a safe and healthy environment for our residents and team during these challenging times.

Operations

  • Approved trade people as required
  • Masks must be worn when indoors
  • A minimum of 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine is desirable

Outings, Meetings & External Providers

  • GHA-facilitated outings to outdoor open spaces or other homes are encouraged
  • Private external appointments are permitted
  • Hairdressing services permitted in the homes
  • Family meetings are held in person unless requested otherwise
  • A minimum of 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine is desirable

Support Team

  • Masks to be worn when visiting inside the homes
  • Minimum of 3 vaccinations is required to enter the home
  • Masks are to be worn when taking tours inside the home
  • Rapid Antigen test at the onset of symptoms & every 72 hours
  • A mandatory 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccine are required

Homemakers

  • Homemakers can work multiple GHA homes and other jobs provided they are logged with GHA
  • Surgical masks are to be worn when inside the home
  • Night shift: masks are not required when all residents are in their own rooms. Masks are to be reapplied when attending to residents in their room
  • When the home is empty (no residents) masks are not required
  • A minimum of 3 vaccinations is required
  • Strongly encourage to access additional booster vaccinations
  • Rapid Antigen test at the onset of symptoms & every 72 hours
  • A minimum of 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccine is desirable

Resident Visitors

  • There are no limits to the number of visitors
  • Masks to be worn indoors only
  • Encourage outdoor visits
  • A minimum of 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine is desirable
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