Dear Residents and Families, Holy Family Home learned late today of a resident testing positive at the Home.  This news is unsettling and concerning to share with all of you.  We have immediately worked to ensure risks are minimized to keep residents, staff and families safe.  The families of the unit impacted have been contacted by phone earlier this evening.  The Home has begun the implementation of all of the COVID-19 protocols. The resident impacted has been moved to the COVID-19 unit that was set-up as part of our pandemic planning in the vacant B Building.  We are implementing all [...]

Dear Residents and Families. Yesterday, Dr. Roussin announced the escalation of the Pandemic Response Plan for licensed personal care homes in Winnipeg to “Red or Restricted” Status.  The memo from Shared Health was posted to the website yesterday for your information.  We have been in receipt of numerous calls asking for clarification of what this means for Holy Family Home.  Please review the following points that have been implemented following the public health direction: The 2 “Designated Caregivers” can continue to visit in the resident’s room one at a time following screening from 10 am – 2 pm – seven [...]

Dear Residents and Families, The “Orange – Restricted Status” for the City of Winnipeg continues as announced by Dr. Roussin on September 25, 2020. The provincial and Shared Health guidelines have been implemented at Holy Family Home restricting visitation to only the two identified Designated Caregivers visiting one at a time. These restrictions also indicate that residents cannot leave for short-absences during this time other than for essential health services. This means residents cannot leave the home to attend family gatherings for Thanksgiving.  We understand that this is a challenging time for everyone and we are working hard to balance the [...]

September 2, 2020 Dear Family Member: The number of active COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Manitoba and there are outbreaks in several long term care facilities which are of great concern.  Visitation from families is recognized as being a vital part of maintaining the well-being and quality of life of our residents.  Holy Family Home continues to have indoor visits for the 2 designated family caregivers from 10 am – 2 pm seven days/week.   We are striving to maintain the safety of residents, families and staff during these uncertain times.  Cooperation from all visitors and staff is necessary to [...]