Social visits have resumed at Heritage House.  All visitors are allowed to visit if they meet the visitation requirements.

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Visitor Guidelines

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Visitors who are otherwise able to visit (fully vaccinated, negative rapid test) are now permitted to participate in indoor gatherings, events and activities.

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An exception to the vaccination requirement is made for visitors providing essential needs, although vaccination requirements may still apply to volunteers and other professionals through the Residential Care COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and Preventative Measures - Sep 12, 2022 order, even if providing an essential visit.

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Proof of vaccination

• All visitors will need to show proof that they are fully vaccinated with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine (excluding children under the age of 12 or those with any medical exemption and/or compassionate visits related to end of life).

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Screening

• Visitors will be screened for signs and symptoms of illness prior to every visit.  Visitors with signs or symptoms of illness, as well as those in self-isolation or quarantine in accordance with public health directives, are not permitted to visit.

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Rapid antigen testing

• Visitors are not required to undergo rapid antigen testing.

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Masks

• All visitors are required to wear a medical mask in hallways and common areas.

• Masks are not required when visitors are visiting residents in their private suites.

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Hand hygiene

• Visitors and residents are expected to clean hands before and after visiting, practice hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette - i.e. cough or sneeze into elbows, sleeves and dispose used tissues properly.

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Single designated visits

• Any resident at Heritage House can identify a single designated visitor who may continue to visit the resident at times when visitation is restricted.  Single designated visitors are permitted to visit during an active COVID-19 outbreak, under guidance and direction from the local medical health officer.

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The Overview can be found on this page: www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/covid-19-care/clinical-care/long-term-care-facilities-assisted-living.