COVID-19 vaccine info for staff
We continue supporting the health, safety and wellness of all our employees by following Ontario Health guidance as it relates to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in our offices, care settings and communities.
COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all staff
Spectrum Health Care made the decision to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all of our team members. We are requiring staff to comply with one of three options in order to provide patient care or to attend office locations:
- Provide proof that the first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada was administered and, as soon as reasonably possible, proof of administration of the second dose; or
- Written authorization provided by either a physician or nurse practitioner that confirms the individual cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19; or
- Complete a mandatory e-learning module.
The full press release can be read here.
Directive #6
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued Directive #6 requiring hospitals, home and community care service providers, and ambulance services to have a vaccination policy effective September 7, 2021.
Vaccination e-learning module
COVID-19 self-testing videos
PASP COVID-19 self-testing instructions
Instructions for PASP self-testing can be found here.
Resources and more info
Below are some helpful resources about the COVID-19 vaccines from reputable sources:
- Government of Ontario's Vaccination Program
- Toronto Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Health Canada COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Locator
Here are links for checking vaccine availability in your city. We encourage our staff to register and make an appointment for vaccinations.
Provincial booking system
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/
Toronto and Scarborough clinics
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics (vaccineto.ca)
York Region clinics
Peel Region vaccine registration link