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Yet again the government releases crucial information via Twitter.
After seeing this tweet I got in touch with some families.
They told me that when they inquired with agencies about the updated rules this morning, the agencies weren't aware of any changes. 1/5 https://twitter.com/ONSocialService/status/1300433160790966272
After seeing this tweet I got in touch with some families.
They told me that when they inquired with agencies about the updated rules this morning, the agencies weren't aware of any changes. 1/5 https://twitter.com/ONSocialService/status/1300433160790966272
I remain concerned that these documents are supposed to provide "guidance" to agencies and group homes. This has been the norm thus far.
The "guidelines" leave a lot to the discretion of the individual homes. It will be applied differently across the board.
2/5
The "guidelines" leave a lot to the discretion of the individual homes. It will be applied differently across the board.
2/5
The other issue is the actual guidelines.
This section is shockingly devoid of any awareness of accessibly needs (re: mask use, understanding a screening questionnaire). Will homes be able to deny outings because folks w intellectual/developmental disabilities can't comply? 3/5
This section is shockingly devoid of any awareness of accessibly needs (re: mask use, understanding a screening questionnaire). Will homes be able to deny outings because folks w intellectual/developmental disabilities can't comply? 3/5
For the families who will now be able to see their loved ones - I am so incredibly glad. But not all will. And I am so deeply sorry that for 6 agonizing months you have all been denied the meaningful care & support of your family.
We still have a LOT of work to do. 4/5
We still have a LOT of work to do. 4/5
My #MoreThanAVisitor motion for an Essential Caregiver Strategy is more important than ever.
There must be clear directives so that the rights of residents are respected & upheld. Forced separation cannot happen again. 5/5
http://www.lisagretzkympp.ca/more_than_a_visitor
#onpoli @cristina_CP24
There must be clear directives so that the rights of residents are respected & upheld. Forced separation cannot happen again. 5/5
http://www.lisagretzkympp.ca/more_than_a_visitor
#onpoli @cristina_CP24
