October 12, 2021
Re: Visitor’s access to The Residence At Morgan Heights
On October 6th 2021 the Provincial Health Officer and the Ministry of Health announced updated requirements for visitation in long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities.In recognition of the added layer of protection provided by the COVID-19 vaccines
and given the vulnerability of residents in long-term care and seniors assisted living even when fully immunized themselves,all visitors (both essential and social visitors) are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, excluding children under
12 years or those with an approved medical exemption.
Effective October 12, 2021:
Proof of vaccination (e.g. BC Vaccine Passport or equivalent) along with one government issued picture ID is required prior to entering or passing through the facility.
Visitors who do not demonstrate that they are either partially or fully vaccinated will not be able to enter the facility (excluding children under 12 years or those with an approved medical exemption);
• Visitors are required to show proof of vaccination prior to entry, including if only to pass through the facility to access an outdoor space; must adhere to the following measures until they are confirmed as fully Vaccinated:
o Wear a medical mask for the duration of the visit
o Undergo rapid testing at the point of entry to the facility (excluding those under 12 years)
• If the rapid test result is positive, the visitor must not enter the facility. Facility staff should strongly recommend the visitor arrange to have a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test through public health.
Effective November 30, 2021:
• Visitors must demonstrate they are fully vaccinated to enter a facility (excluding children under 12 years or those with an approved medical exemption)
Thank you again for all your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time. Please continue to monitor our website on COVID-19 for updates, information or
alternatively please monitor BCCDC website for current updates : www.bccdc.ca/covid19
Sincerely,
Amrinder Gill