Thank you for your support while we remain focused on keeping our residents, their families, and our staff safe. With the pandemic constantly evolving, and we continue to follow our provincial visitor guidelines to protect everyone. These guidelines are compliant with the most current directive that was issues by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

We thank you again for your partnership in keeping everyone safe.

Vaccination

All visitors 12 years of age and older must provide proof of being vaccinated when visiting an Assisted Living or Long Term Care residence. Exceptions are made for visitors under 12yrs of age, end of life visits or those with documented evidence of a medical exemption.

Rapid Testing (Long-Term Care only)

Visitors 12 years or older must undergo rapid antigen testing for COVID 19. Testing can occur at the residence or by using an at home rapid antigen test kit. Individuals who test positive will not be permitted to enter.

Masking

Medical masks must be worn at all times when in common areas.

Visits

All types of visits (essential, designated and social) are permitted. Social visits will be suspended in the home when an outbreak is declared and/or as directed by the Medical Health Officer. To accommodate the need for active screening and rapid antigen testing (LTC only) homes may have designated times for visiting.

Please refer to the BC Ministry of Health Visitor Guidelines for Assisted Living and Long Term Care for full details.

For more information, please visit the BC Ministry of Health Visitor Guidelines for Assisted Living and Long term Care.

Thank you for your support while we remain focused on keeping our residents, their families, and our staff safe. With the pandemic constantly evolving, we continue to follow our provincial visitor guidelines to protect everyone. These guidelines are compliant with the most current directive that was issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health in each province in which we operate.

As protocols vary across provinces and regions, we ask that you please call the Chartwell retirement residence you are looking to visit directly to understand their most up-to-date visitor policy, including measures around:

• Essential caregivers and designated family/support persons
• Indoor and outdoor visits
• Vaccination status
• Masking / PP&E
• Screening

We are taking necessary infection control precautions in our residences and corporate offices, including implementing all recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Chief Medical Officer and the World Health Organization (WHO). Some of these protocols may include:

• PPE available and required for staff
• Active screening as per government protocols
• Maintaining visitor logs
• Promoting good hand hygiene
• Making hand sanitizer readily available
• Regular surveillance for signs and symptoms in residents
• Increased cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces