Hospital’s Internal COVID-19 Pandemic Response Level Moves from Orange to Yellow

Shared on behalf of Jennifer Wintermans, VP, Quality and Corporate Affairs, COVID-19 Lead, Adam Vinet, VP, Patient Experience and Chief Nursing Executive, Regional VP, Cancer Care Services

Effective, Monday, July 4, our Hospital will be moving its internal COVID-19 Pandemic Response Level from Orange (Restrict) to Yellow (Protect).

The decision was made based on decreasing numbers of COVID-19 cases within the community and region. As well, the number of COVID-19 cases at our Hospital has continued to decrease over the last few weeks. Upon changing response levels, a fulsome review of all actions is considered to determine which activities need to remain in order to maintain a safe environment. Moving into Level Yellow (Protect) will affect the following response activities and Hospital operations:

  • Masking continues to be mandatory for all except for when eating or within a private office. Level 3 masking remains required at all times.
  • Eye Protection: Is required when entering a patient’s room and/or providing direct patient care or upon preliminary screening if not able to be separated by a physical barrier Eye protection is no longer required in non-clinical settings, when not providing patient care.
  • Physical Distancing: We continue to encourage 2 metres of physical distancing where possible.
  • In Person Meetings: In person meetings are able to occur, while wearing a mask at all times. Continue physical distancing. Meeting rooms will no longer be used as additional lunchrooms.
  • Testing all new Admissions: Remains status quo and will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.
  • Contractors and Vendors: No restrictions to contractors and vendors, if they pass screening and are fully vaccinated.
  • Remote Work: At the discretion of the program/department.

As part of moving to Response Level Yellow (Protect), the dedicated COVID-19 Unit will be closing and any COVID-19 patient will be admitted to the most appropriate service unit and designated MRP in a private room.

We thank everyone for their continued cooperation and dedication to keeping our Hospital patients, families, and staff safe.

All Hospital COVID-19 updates, memos and resources are also available on the iNtranet at https://comms.tbrhsc.net/covid-19-information/.