St. Patrick's Home of Ottawa is committed to protecting the health and safety of our residents and staff.
As a Long-Term Care Home in Ontario, St. Pat’s is following the guidelines of the Ministry of Long Term Care in regards to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus):
- We have active screening in place for designated caregivers, visitors and volunteers to the Home. Staff and students are required to passively screen prior to coming to work. Rapid testing is required for ALL every 48 hours.
- St. Patrick’s Home Senior Leadership will be providing frequent communications to families which will be e-mailed to the primary contacts for residents. These communications can also be found at the links below.
No Outbreak
Updated February 1, 2023
Previous Updates
Additional Update to Families 10302020
Additional Update to Families 09112020
Infection Control to Family and Friends 03252020
COVID-19 Letter to Families 03232020
COVID-19 Letter to Families 03222020
St. Pat’s March 21, 2020 Update
COVID-19 Letter to Families 03202020
COVID-19 Letter for Families 03192020
COVID-19 Letter to Families 03182020
COVID-19 Letter for Families 03172020
COVID-19 Letter for Families 03162020
FCO Updates re COVID-19 March 14, 2020
COVID-19 Letter for Staff 03132020
COVID-19 Letter for Families 03132020
COVID-19 Public Information
The following links provide the most up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 virus and important resources:
Ottawa Public Health:
Public Health Ontario:
Ontario’s Ministry of Health:
Health Canada:
World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1