Our COVID-19 Response

Community Living-Central Huron is mindful of the health and safety of the public, as well as people supported, staff and volunteers. Therefore, it is operating in compliance with the Public Health Guidance and Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services Directives to ensure the continued safety of people supported, their families, agency staff, and the community.  Safety measures, directives, and guidance are ever-changing with Covid-19 and the staff has been diligent to ensure compliance.

As a safety measure against the spread of Covid-19, when coming to the CL-CH office, please:

• Read the screening questions posted on the window
• Sanitize
• Knock on the window or call 519-524-7362 for assistance
• Wear a mask

If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please start by visiting the Ministry of Health website and taking their self-assessment.

Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.

Effective Saturday, June 11^th, the Province of Ontario is lifting most of the province’s masking requirements, including on public transit. However, masking will still be required in long-term care and retirement homes and is recommended in higher-risk congregate living settings.

Therefore, CL-CH will require all Staff working in congregate care settings to wear surgical masks at all times when within 6 feet of supporting someone, including vehicles; to wear fitted N95 masks in a room when aerosol generated procedures are occurring and, when COVID-19 is suspected or confirmed. Such requirements will be in place until further notice.

In addition to wearing masks, staff will continue to be diligent in performing IPAC measures, as follows:

• Active screening prior to going to work, as well as 2x during shifts, to include temperature taking. If at any time you begin to experience symptoms of COVID-19 self-isolate immediately and contact Public Health and/or your family physician.
• Use of PPE
• Handwashing
• Sanitizing of common surfaces
• Social distancing
• Refer to the following link for further details regarding exposure to the COVID-19 virus at covid-19.ontario.ca
• Rapid antigen test results are required each Monday, Wednesday and Friday before noon.

For Visitors:

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, within 24 hours, is still required for external visitors prior to entering a congregate care site.