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October 21, 2021 Dear Families, Updates Third (Booster) Dose vaccination: the vaccine clinics are occurring this week and Mon for all residents, as well as for all patients who are immune compromised. Flu Vaccine: The flu vaccine has been administered for all those who consented. Flu vaccine clinics for staff will be held on-site over…
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October 4, 2021 Dear Families, Updates Third (Booster) Dose vaccination or 3rd Dose for those who are immune compromised: will occur at the COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Oct. 13th or the week of Oct. 18th.  (Planning for the flu vaccine is underway). Visiting:  In order to increase efficiencies at the screening station at the front…
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September 23, 2021 Dear Families, Updates Third (Booster) Dose vaccination: 3rd dose vaccination is now going to be made available to all residents in PCH.  While there is no local evidence that the two doses do not provide adequate coverage, there is some evidence across the globe of some breakthrough cases in older adults due to an overall reduced immune response as we age.  This…
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September 16, 2021 Dear Families, Updates Mandatory vaccination: we are in the process of having our staff voluntarily declare their vaccine status in preparation for ensuring that we are compliant with having all staff fullyvaccinated by the end of October. For those staff who cannot be vaccinated, they will be required to be tested at minimum three times per week and…
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Dear Families, Updates Mandatory vaccination was announced this week by the province of Manitoba for staff who work in health care settings, including acute care and long-term care.  This will include all staff who provide direct care as well as those who come in direct contact with patients/residents, as well as their care environments and…
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August 16, 2021 Dear Families, Updates Visiting hours are being extended to 8:00 p.m. daily, effective August 17th.  Outdoor and POD visits continue to be the safest way to visit.  General visitors, please continue to book an appointment, a day ahead at minimum, at 204-478-6208, Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 4:00.  Visits from children under 12…
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August 5, 2021 Dear Families, Updates Updated Public Health guidance, effective Aug. 7th, moves from focusing on restrictions to focusing on recommendations related to indoor public spaces and private businesses.  This includes a move to recommend the wearing of masks, rather than to require they be worn.  However, in health care settings, including Riverview Health Centre, masks continue to…
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