| Virtual Visit | Outdoor Visit General Visitor | Indoor Visit General Visitors | Indoor or Outdoor Visit Essential Caregiver |
Advanced Booking/Scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
COVID-19 Immunization | n/a | Mandatory – 2 doses | Mandatory – 2 doses | Mandatory – 3 doses |
Number of Visitors Permitted | Any | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Permitted in Outbreak or Lockdown | Yes | Yes, IF the entire Home is not affected and the Resident does not reside in the affected area | Yes, 1 at a time IF the entire Home is not affected and the Resident does not reside in the affected area, | Yes, 1 at a time |
Permitted if Resident is Symptomatic or Isolating | Yes | No | No | Yes, 1 at a time |
Children Permitted (Age 2 or under do not count towards person limit and do not require a mask or vaccination) | Yes | Yes – provided they can tolerate a mask and have at least 2 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine. | Yes – provided they can tolerate a mask and have at least 2 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine. | No |
Pets Permitted | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequency | As available | 1-2 / week – Max 60 minutes/visit | 1-2 / week – Max 60 minutes/visit | Any |
Location | n/a | Designated area only | Designated area for general visits w/ Residents in shared accommodation OR Resident room if private accommodation | Resident room or outside Resident Room UNLESS the Home is in outbreak. Outbreak = Resident Room Only |
Home Access | n/a | Restricted | As above + Use of washrooms permitted May attend dining room if fully vaccinated | Resident room, dining area, activity room, use of washrooms permitted. |
Entrance Screening Required Provincially Directed | n/a | Yes | Yes *may be granted entry with failed screening for compassionate reasons | Yes *may be granted entry with failed screening for compassionate reasons |
COVID Testing Required Provincially Directed | n/a | Yes – each visit | Yes – each visit | Yes – each visit |
Universal Masking Provincially Directed | n/a | Medical mask provided by Home | Medical mask required, provided by Home | Medical mask required, provided by Home |
Eye Protection Provincially Directed | n/a | Mask only | Mask only May be required in outbreak or isolation | Mask only May be required in outbreak or isolation |
Physical Distancing – Fully Immunized Provincially Directed | n/a | No | No | No |
Physical Distancing – Partially Immunized Provincially Directed | n/a | Brief hugs only | Brief hugs only | 2m required when not providing direct care. Brief hugs only. |