July 30, 2024 Please be advised that there is a COVID -19 Outbreak on Kastelic Wing (K-Wing). Only Essential Caregivers are allowed to visit K-Wing residents.
Essential Caregivers must complete the Active Screening Form at the Entrance prior to entering Dom Lipa. All other visitors can visit other units,except K-Wing.
Masks are mandatory on all Units and common areas within the home for the duration of the Outbreak.
.June 18,2024 We are happy to let you know that the recent COVID-19 outbreak on West 2 Unit has been declared over as of today.
June 10,2024 COVID-19 Outbreak declared byToronto Public Health (TPH) on West 2 Unit.
As per the Ministry of Health's requirements, visitors for residents on West 2 are not permitted into the building until the outbreak is resolved-
only essential caregivers are permitted to visit.
Everyone entering the building is required to wear a mask and answer the written screening questions at the front doors before entry.
May 31, 2024 Retirement Home Outbreak declared over on May 31, 2024
May 27, 2024 COVID-19 Outbreak on Kastelic Wing declared over on May 27, 2024
May 14,2024 COVID -19 Outbreak on Kastelic Wing. Only Essential Caregivers allowed to visit residents.
April 2024 Visitor Policy
March 4, 2024 Update on Enhanced Masking Measures in Long-Term Care Homes
December 11, 2023 Dear Residents' families and friends, Please read Essential Caregiver Protocols
November 6,2023 Masking Requirements Long Term Care Homes effective November 7, 2023
June 29, 2023 Masking Requirements as of June 30, 2023
June 20, 2023 Dom Lipa is pleased to announce that the COVID-19 Outbreak of June 1st, 2023 is now declared over by Toronto Public Health.
June 6, 2023 COVID-19 Outbreak
June 1, 2023 As of today, Thursday June 1st, West 2 is unfortunately now on Outbreak of COVID-19
March 28, 2023 Visitors Policy in Long-Term Care and Retirement Home During COVID-19 Pandemic- effective date March 31, 2023
December 29,2022 Due to Public Health Directives, general visitors to Dom Lipa must be fully vaccinated in order to enter the Home ( minimum 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine).
Proof of vaccination must be provided to a screener. Visitors complete a screening questionnaire, undergo a Rapid Antigen Test and are required to wear a mask
while on the premises of Dom Lipa ( indoor and outdoor) . Guidelines for general visitors are subject to change if Dom Lipa is in Outbreak Status.
Essential Caregivers (ECGs) are allowed during an Outbreak Status.
November 7, 2022 Dom Lipa is pleased to announce that the COVID-19 Outbreak of October 19, 2022 is now declared over by Toronto Public Health.
October 19, 2022 COVID-19 Outbreak declared Retirement and Kastelic Wing
September 28,2022 Dom Lipa is pleased to announce that the COVID-19 Outbreak of September 21, 2022 on Kastelic Wing is now declared over by Toronto Public Health.
September 22,2022 Kastelic Wing is Declared as Confirmed Outbreak as of September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022 Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent Boosters Provincial Announcement announcement
September 16, 2022 Memorandum to Long-Term Care Licensees Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose
September 16, 2022 Questions and Answers about COVID-19 Vaccines
September 14, 2022 Dom Lipa is in a Suspect Covid-19 Outbreak on Kastelic Wing declared due to an unknown source of infection for the positive case.
Visitors Essential Caregivers (ECGs) are permitted.
General visitors visiting a resident on Droplet and Contact Precautions(DCP) ,excluding cases, should be limited to visiting one resident and visiting in their room only.
General visits should not visit confirmed Covid-19 cases during their isolation period.
Admission/Transfers Permitted as per Toronto Public Health. Homes need to agree and potential transfers/admissions need to have provided consent.
Absences Medical,Compassionate, or Palliative Absences- Permitted
Short Term- Essential Absences ( e.g. pharmacy, grocery, outdoor exercise-Permitted( if not on DCP)
Short-Term Social- Permitted ( if not on DCP and not cohorted to unit )
Please contact Director of Care or Charge Nurse for any clarification.
August 25, 2022 Kastelic Wing General visitors are allowed:
General visitors are allowed to visit residents not on DCP.
General visitors should not visit confirmed COVID-19 cases during their isolation period
General visitors visiting someone on DCP (excluding confirmed cases and symptomatic residents) should be limited to visiting one resident and visiting in their room only.
August 11, 2022 Dom Lipa is in an outbreak with confirmed Covid-19 cases as of August 11, 2022. September 3, 2022 Outbreak declared over.
Residents on Kastelic Wing are put on Droplet and Contact Precautions (DCP). General Visitors for Kastelic Wing residents are not permitted.
Essential Caregivers (ECG) are allowed.
Supervised and scheduled outdoor time for residents on Kastelic Wing is permitted if staffing allows (i.e., resident must be supervised) and Infection Prevention and
Control (IPAC) measures are in place.
As per Toronto Public Health directive from August 12, 2022, General Visitors for West 1, West 2 and Retirement Home are allowed till further notice.
The IPAC measures and Dom Lipa Visitation Policy must be followed:
1. Access West 1, West 2 and Retirement Home only via Kastelic Wing elevator- no walking through Kastelic Wing hallway for any reason.
2. Surgical mask must be always on, including in resident's room and outdoors.
3. Distancing with other people must be observed.
4. Two people maximum in elvators.
5, Visiting only in the resident's room or outdoors.
Resident Absences:
1. Medical, compassionate, or palliative absences are permitted.
2. Essential absences permitted if not on droplet and contact precautions.
3. Sort term social absences are not permitted.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope that together we can keep our residents safe.
July 21, 2022 COVID-19 guidance document for long-term care homes in Ontario
July 21, 2022 MInister'sDirective: COVID-19 response measures for long-term care homes
July 21, 2022 Dom Lipa is pleased to advise that the COVID-19 Exposure of July 14, 2022 on West 1 is now declared over by Toronto Public Health.
July 19, 2022 Please note effective July 14, 2022 Toronto Public Health is investigating a COVID-19 Exposure at Dom Lipa, Exposure Location West 1 .
Please note effective July 18,2022 Toronto Public Health is investigating a COVID-19 Exposure at Dom Lipa, Exposure Location West 2
June 28, 2022 Please read AdvantAge Ontario Vaccine Coalition press release here.
May 13, 2022 Pandemic Response Frequently Asked Questions
May 5, 2022 Update Covid-19 Outbreak of April 20, 2022
April 25, 2022 Dom Lipa Retirement Home Facility COVID-19 Exposure
April 25, 2022 COVID-19 Controlled Confirmed Outbreak on Unit West 1
April 20, 2022 Dom Lipa Long-Term Care -Uncontrolled Confirmed Outbreak
April 13, 2022 As of April 13, 2022, the COVID-19 Facility Exposure at Dom Lipa Long-Term Care Home on units West 1 and West 2 has been declared over.
April 7, 2022 Facility Covid-19 Exposure - status
March 11, 2022 Visits as of March 14, 2022
February 22,2022 Long-Term Care Pandemic Response FAQs LTC Visitor Absences Social Gatherings Snapshot (English) LTC COVID-19 What residents can expect (English)
February 4, 2022 Long-Term Care Pandemic Response FAQs 2022.02.04 FINAL
February 3, 2022 COVID-19 Guidance: Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes for Public Health Units
January 20, 2022 Vaccination Key Messages
January 10, 2022 Dom Lipa Outbreak Information
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December 11, 2023 Essential Caregiver Policy Essential Caregiver Contract
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Essential Caregivers/General Visitors
Essential Caregivers are the only type of visitor allowed in Dom Lipa when a resident is self-isolating or symptomatic or the Home is in outbreak .
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