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 continues to follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Long Term Care and Ottawa Public Health in regards to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus):
- Effective March 31, 2023, there are no longer requirements for active screening or rapid testing to enter the home. Everyone entering the home is expected to self-screen for any symptoms. PLEASE DO NOT VISIT IF YOU ARE SICK!
- St. Patrick’s Home Senior Leadership provides frequent communications to families which are emailed to the primary contacts for residents. These communications can also be found at the links below.
No COVID Outbreak
Updated May 24, 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