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Ontario Supports Management Agreement Between Unity Health Toronto and Copernicus Lodge
Temporary Measures Are Required to Help Contain COVID-19 Outbreak
January 13, 2021
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TORONTO — The Ministry of Long-Term Care has approved a new Voluntary Management Contract that allows Unity Health Toronto to provide enhanced support to Copernicus Lodge.
This arrangement will help address the current spread of COVID-19 in the home, help stabilize the situation and return the home to normal operations.
"Our government is doing everything we can to protect the most vulnerable, our long-term care residents," said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care. "By taking this step, the dedicated staff at Unity Health Toronto and Copernicus Lodge will work together to stop the COVID-19 outbreak in this long-term care home."
During these unprecedented times, the province is using every tool available to keep Ontarians safe. Management contracts are one example of the measures Ontario has taken on behalf of long-term care residents and staff. Ongoing measures include emergency funding, regulatory flexibility, staffing support, expanded testing, along with direction and guidance on outbreak management, and infection prevention and control.
The Ministry of Long-Term Care will continue to make decisions based on case-by-case assessments, and in partnership with the local hospitals, as to which long-term care homes may require additional interim hospital support.
Quick Facts
- The Voluntary Management Contract will be in effect for 90 days. If necessary, these arrangements can be extended.
- To date, the Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued seven Mandatory Management Orders and approved 25 Voluntary Management Contracts between Ontario hospitals and long-term care homes.
- The province’s vaccine strategy prioritizes the most vulnerable populations first, including health care workers and residents of long-term care homes, who are at higher risk of contracting the virus.
Additional Resources
- Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
- 2020 Ontario Budget/Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover
- Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
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Ministry of Long-Term Care Media Line
Communications Branch
mltc.media@ontario.ca
Krystle Caputo
Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care
krystle.caputo@ontario.ca