CUPE is calling out the Sask. Party Government on showing close to no progress in hiring hundreds of Continuing Care Assistants. The promise was made during their 2020 re-election campaign. Numbers revealed by the Minister for Seniors show that almost no progress has been made in nearly three years. “These numbers prove what our members […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will relax visitation restrictions at most long-term care homes. In a news release, the SHA said, “family presence in long-term care homes will begin to move to open family presence, except for a small number of homes where enhanced precautions are deemed necessary by the local medical health officer.” The […]
The location for a new publicly-funded, publicly-operated long term care facility for residents of Grenfell and area have been determined, The 33-bed home will be built in the town’s northeast corner on a piece of land owned by the town “We’re happy to be moving ahead with this project, which will provide a safe, healthy […]
With increasing COVID cases in Saskatchewan, and in an effort to minimize the risk of COVID transmission in long-term care facilities, starting Friday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is once again making masks mandatory outside of residents’ rooms for family and visitors. This protocol will apply to both SHA long-term care homes and affiliates, and applies […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is placing restrictions on long-term care homes in Regina. The SHA says due to an increase in COVID-19 cases at a number of long-term care homes in the city family presence is now at Level 3, meaning family presence is now limited to end of life care. Multiple cases are now […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is letting people know there will be no changes to its masking, screening and family presence directives in its facilities with the exception of long-term care homes. The news comes as the province prepares to lift most COVID-19 restrictions in the province as of Sunday. In a release. the SHA says […]
Visitor restrictions in long-term care and personal care homes throughout Saskatchewan will further ease on May 30 as part of the province’s Re-opening Roadmap announced at the beginning of the month. The Saskatchewan government says these restrictions will loosen once the province moves to Step One of the plan. It means all residents of long-term […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has adjusted family presence and visitation in long-term care homes in Regina and surrounding communities. Long-term care facilities in the area are currently under SHA Level 3 Family Presence, meaning two family or support members can be present at the same time for end-of-life care only. An essential family or support […]
The provincial government is set to allow visitors to spend more time with their loved ones in long-term care and personal care homes in Saskatchewan. Beginning April 29, care homes will be permitted to welcome an unlimited number of family members or support people, two at a time indoors, to visit fully vaccinated residents. Care […]
