January 21: Onsite third dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic at KW Campus
In order to ensure team members receive a third dose booster as soon as possible, there will be an onsite COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the KW Campus on January 21, 2022 from 7:30am-3:30pm in room…
Opportunity for GRH staff to work at local vaccination clinics
The Region of Waterloo is ramping up vaccine efforts to administer 15,000 – 20,000 vaccines a day in the region. We have been asked to support with staffing at these vaccine clinics to ensure the…
Care Partners Vaccine Guidelines: FAQ for Admitted Patients
vaccinated against COVID-19. Patients and Care Partners can discuss an exemption to this guideline with the manager of your care area.
COVID-19 vaccine booster available for health care workers
Sent on behalf of Marc Simard, Director Employee Health and Wellness. Quick details: -Waterloo Region vaccination clinics will start providing thirds doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to priority populations-Health care workers that had their second…
Upcoming vaccination guidance for Care Partners
Bonnie Camm, Executive Vice President of Clinical Services Quick details: Starting November 9 care partners will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to visit or accompany a patient for an approved visit…
Care Partners and COVID-19 Vaccine: FAQ
Grand River Hospital requires care partners to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, along with government issued ID, or to have an approved exemption to this guideline to be able to visit or accompany a…
Virtual Vaccine Education Panel FAQ
On Thursday, October 7, GRH hosted a COVID-19 vaccination discussion where a physician panel provided information on vaccine efficacy and answered staff questions. Panelists included: -Dr. William Ciccotelli, Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control, Grand…
Team Members With Only 1 Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination on File With GRH
GRH is permitting team members with proof of one (1) dose of the COVID-19 vaccination on file with Occupational Health and Safety as of October 12th to continue working where they comply with all requirements.
REMINDER: COVID-19 Rapid Testing
Employees, staff, contractors and students who are unvaccinated or who have not disclosed their COVID vaccination status must self-test at home twice per week beginning Friday September 10th, 2021.
Notice of policy: Mandatory vaccine policy for GRH team members
GRH will be aligning with partner hospitals to ensure a safe environment for our team members and for our patients and community through the attached policy that outlines how the hospitals will manage the requirements…
REMINDER: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Health care workers (this includes all staff, physicians, and volunteers) must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 by Sept 7. Health care workers who do not submit this proof will be considered unvaccinated. Instructions on…
Ontario Government Directive Re: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for High-Risk Settings
August 18: We are developing our COVID-19 vaccination policy as mandated by the Government of Ontario. If you have received your vaccine, please send your vaccine receipt to Occupational Health and Safety.