There are no visiting hour restrictions in the Home, however visitors are asked to exercise their discretion  For the protection of residents doors are locked at 11:00 p.m daily.  Access is available after 11:00 pm as necessary by contacting the Charge Nurse.

 

It is very important that visitors do not enter the Home if they are suffering from the flu, a cold or any other communicable illness.  Our frail residents are very susceptible to illness and an illness may compromise their condition even further.

It is also very important that all visitors read and adhere to the notices posted at the main entrance to the Home or at the residents’ bedroom doors.  These notices are to advise of any illnesses that residents may be experiencing and special instructions that need to be followed during visitation.

 

 

Hand washing is proven to be the single most effective infection control measure to prevent the spread of infection. Hand sanitizer is provided inside the front door to enable everyone to wash their hands on entering the Home and again before leaving the building. As well, it is important that if visiting more than one resident, that you wash your hands with soap and water or by using hand sanitizer between resident contact and at other times as appropriate.

 

 

The following directives to residents and visitors are posted in visible locations throughout the Home.

 

- leave the fire area and close the door to the area

- pull handle down at nearest pull station

- notify staff

- follow instructions from staff

 

- remain calm

- can remain in room or lounge (if clear of fire)

- prepare for evacuation

- follow instructions from staff (i.e. which exit to use)