To be able to work in long-term care, assisted living or provincial mental health sites as of October 12, 2021, you must get vaccinated by these dates:
September 13, 2021 |
Deadline for first vaccine dose to ensure enough days to get vaccinated by October 12th |
October 5, 2021 |
Deadline for second vaccine dose to be considered fully vaccinated by October 12, 2021 |
October 11, 2021 |
Deadline for second vaccine dose with daily rapid testing for seven days after 2nd dose until considered fully vaccinated on October 18th |
October 12, 2021 |
Both vaccine doses required to work in Long-term Care, Assisted Living and Provincial Mental Health sites |
Do not wait – get your vaccine as soon as possible. Walk-in appointments are open to anyone living in Fraser Health, including those without a personal health number. Find a location: fraserhealth.ca/vax or call 1-833-838-2323.
If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website at:
Mandatory mask use for all staff
The Ministry of Health has updated the Policy on Mask Use in Health Care Facilities during the
COVID-19 Pandemic, which states that all health care workers, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a medical mask at all times, including in common areas and break rooms unless eating and/or drinking.
Rapid testing for staff not fully vaccinated
Effective September 13, 2021, staff who are not fully vaccinated will need to undergo rapid testing for COVID-19 on every shift worked.
Staff are considered fully vaccinated seven days after their second dose. Staff who receive their second dose of vaccine between October 5 – 11, 2021 must continue rapid testing on each shift until they are fully vaccinated.
Menno Place is currently strongly recommending ALL staff in ALL buildings (regardless of immunization status) do rapid testing before every shift due to our Menno Home Outbreak.
If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact your Manager.
Thank you for your support in protecting our most vulnerable populations against COVID-19. |