Other Information

Leaves of Absence

Under the Long Term Care Act, any resident of a nursing home may take 21 days vacation or medical leave without losing his/her bed. You may take a medical leave whenever you may require hospital care. In addition, a 45 day leave of absence for psychiatric care may be taken as often as required.

You are also entitled to 48 hours of “casual leave” per week. You may accumulate your casual leave over the course of the year up to combine with your vacation to give you a leave up to a maximum of 31 days. Vacation days cannot be “carried over”, but must be taken prior to the end of each calendar year.
In Complex Continuing Care & Rehabilitation, this does not apply. Please speak to your Director for details.

Immunization

The Centre encourages all residents to maintain and update their immunization against pneumococcal pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria and influenza. If your immunization is not up-to-date on admission, you will be offered immunization against pneumoccal pneumonia and/or tetanus and diphtheria at that time. As noted previously, influenza vaccine or “flu shots” are offered to all residents each fall. These are ordered by your Medical Director.

Medications

Medications (including prescription, over the counter) are not allowed at the bedside unless specifically ordered as such by the physician.

Smoking

Residents may only smoke outside in the smoking shelter provided at the front of the building. Visitors are not permitted to use this shelter.