COVID-19

Updated:  April 17, 2025

 In line with hospitals and other healthcare organizations in the area, find below the current masking and screening protocols at Huron Hospice Bender House to protect residents, families, volunteers and staff.

1.    Masks are optional at the residence at this time. If conditions change, masks may be required again.

2.     Masks will be worn by anyone at the residence with any symptoms which might be connected to a cold, flu, COVID-19 or RSV.   Anyone with any of these symptoms is strongly encouraged not to come to the residence until symptoms are gone.  

3.     All staff, volunteers and visitors will be screened at the door when arriving for work, a volunteer shift or a visit.

 These components of our policy have been developed in concert with our leadership team, clinical staff, and medical director (Dr. Meagan Nolan) and are informed by recommendations from Huron Perth Public Health, healthcare partners in this region and the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario. If you have questions about our COVID policies, please contact our Executive Director, Willy Van Klooster, by e-mail at willy.vanklooster@huronhospice.ca or by telephone at (519) 525-6856.