KQQR Construction Update
Read the most recent update from the City of Toronto on the construction taking place at King Queen Queensway and Roncesvalles (KQQR) and how it will affect road closures, parking, transit, pedestrians and cyclests
Garden Visit Program
Dear family and friends,
It turned out to be an awesome summer here at Copernicus Lodge. Utilizing our outdoor spaces to meet with loved ones was an incredible experience for family members and residents who were delighted to see their loved ones for the first time in many months.
We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones as we provided the human and other resources to ensure the meetings took place safely and securely while following IPAC procedures, aiming to keep everyone safe.
As we head into autumn, and the weather gets cooler, our Garden Visit Program will be put on hold until the warm weather returns in the spring. Garden visits officially ended on November 1, 2021, and will resume Spring of 2022, weather permitting - we will be sure to keep you informed.
We would like to thank you for your continued support and note that indoor visits continue and do not need to be booked through Activation however must follow the current practice and COVID-19 guidelines.
Regards,
Rasheeda Headley, BBA
Programs & Services Manager
John Paul II Care Center of Copernicus Lodge
Ontario Makes COVID-19 Immunization Mandatory for Long-Term Care Workers
Copernicus Lodge is happy to share that that the Ontario Government announced today that all long-term care (LTC) staff, support workers, students and volunteers in Ontario will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, or to show proof of a valid medical exemption.
As part of the AdvantAge Ontario Coalition of non-profit long-term care homes who announced a required immunization policy that is set to take effect October 4, 2021, we are pleased that the Government has taken this important step to protect our residents, tenants, families, staff, agency staff, students, physicians, volunteers and contractors from COVID-19.
Read the official release from the Ontario Government.
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Influenza Vaccine Consent Form for Long-Term Care Residents
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New required COVID-19 immunization policy announcement
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For details on how to book an outdoor visit with a resident, please click here.
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Information on visiting a resident
- Although the latest update to Directive #3 removes specific limitations on the number of visitors who visit a resident at one time, we will continue with a maximum of 4 visitors/ECG’s per resident room in order to be able to safely maintain the required 6 ft physical distancing.
- Larger numbers may be accommodated in larger spaces for special occasions
- All screening, surveillance testing, training requirements and public health measures must continue to be followed, including required PPE for indoor and outdoor visits and surveillance testing for asymptomatic and unimmunized/partially immunized general visitors/ECG’s.
- General visitors must continue to book their visits online here
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Polish Veteran Residents Honoured at Veterans Day Ceremony
On September 1, 2021 two Copernicus Lodge residents and Polish Veterans, Alexsander Bogdan and Jan Gasztold were honoured at a Veterans Day ceremony and Mass at St. Casimir Parish in Toronto. At the ceremony, a plaque was unveiled in memory of Polish veterans who settled in Canada after fighting for freedom and independence for their homeland. Our two honourable veterans were joined by Sylwia Czerwińska, Vice Consul, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto. Click here to see a slideshow of Alexsander and Jan at the event or click on the image below.
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To access this month’s social calendar, click here.
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Our next Family Town Hall will be on Thursday, September 30 at 6:30pm. Click here for meeting details.
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Thank you for all who attended the Family Virtual Meeting on Thursday, August 26, 2021. For the video recording please click here.
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Copernicus Lodge is recruiting for a number of roles. For more details click here.
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Read our 2020 Annual Report by clicking here.
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Reminder: major construction near Copernicus Lodge
Travel to Copernicus Lodge is impacted by the City of Toronto’s King Street West, Queen Street West, The Queensway and Roncesvalles Avenue construction project. Here is what you need to know:
- The intersection of King Street West, Queen Street West, The Queensway and Roncesvalles Avenue (KQQR) will be partially closed until Nov. 23, 2021.
- TTC 504 bus along Roncesvalles Avenue will maintain service to the transit yard at the south end.
- For a full list of nearby road closures, TTC, pedestrian and cyclist impacts visit the City of Toronto: ca/KQQR
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For the most up to date information on COVID-19, please visit:
City of Toronto Response to COVID-19
