COVID-19.The associate deputy minister of long-term care sent a memo to licensees last week, saying nearly 80 per cent of staff have received a first dose but there is a wide variation among homes.Erin Hannah’s memo asks licensees to work with the homes to amplify messages about the benefits of vaccines.
Toronto working on plan to provide vaccine to people in high-risk workplaces It suggests having one-on-one conversations with all staff members, inviting trusted leaders to share their experiences, holding on-site vaccinations and offering paid time off and transportation to clinics.The memo discusses next steps for long-term care during the pandemic, and also asks homes to review policies to ensure residents can go outdoors.A.