Update on Team Member Electronic Screening (e-screening)
August 10: New team member e-screening information
Allowing COVID+ and exposed team members to return to work
In an effort to support home units experiencing extreme shortages of staff, we may soon begin asking team members who have either tested positive or been exposed (either in the community or household) to return…
Additional break areas for team members, break safety reminders
The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness team (OHSW) and the Infection Prevention and Control team (IPAC) have determined break rooms to be the biggest opportunity for the spread of COVID-19 between staff.
Update on services resumption
Our clinical leaders are developing a thoughtful and well managed plan for resuming services that have been paused since January 4 due to Directive #2.
Staying safe over the holidays
Sent on behalf of Dr. Todd Walters, Occupational Health I know that for most of us, the best part of the holidays is seeing our family and friends. However, Omicron is now spreading at unprecedented…
GRH recommends no work holiday gatherings
GRH leadership is discouraging all social gatherings of GRH team members. All departmentally planned social gatherings are to be cancelled (both on- or off-site).
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.
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…
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.
Temporary Enhanced Mental Health Benefits Extended to All Part-time/Casual Staff
UPDATE July 8: GRH is now extending the temporary enhanced mental health benefits to all part-time & casual team members and their dependents.
Temporary Vaccine Clinic Opportunities Available: July 10 & 11
July 5: Seeking individuals for staffing support at Regional vaccine clinic July 10 & 11
Requirements for international travel
Staff planning to travel internationally this summer are required to follow all Government of Canada guidelines for returning to Canada. Click here for more information.