As part of its COVID-19 protocol, the provincial government last week introduced enhanced measures to protect the safety of residents in long-term care homes. These temporary measures give them the ability to free-up staff, identify staffing priorities, and develop, modify and implement staff redeployment plans. Michael Carroll, administrator at Valleyview Home in St. Thomas says the changes do not impact the facility at this time.
Carroll says staff members are turning to technology to help residents of the seniors’ facility keep in touch with family and friends.
Carroll adds his staff is holding up well but they are anxious not only about the health of Valleyview residents, but also about the well-being of their families.
