OCSA Statement on Mandatory Vaccinations in Health Care Settings
OCSA Statement on Mandatory Vaccinations in Health Care Settings
DOWNLOAD STATEMENT HEREAUGUST 16, 2021
- OCSA is pleased to hear that the government will be mandating vaccines for health care workers and fully supports mandatory vaccinations of all healthcare workers to keep the vulnerable safe. However, in the spirit of a future integrated health care system, we need consistency across health sectors with vaccination policies – all healthcare sectors should be guided by the same standards.
Since March of last year, the home and community care sector has helped to keep vulnerable Ontarians safe at home. The sector has pivoted to virtual care when appropriate as well as applied strong Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures to protect workers and patients, which have resulted in our sector having the lowest rates of virus transmission in the health care system.
At home and in the community remains one of the safest places to receive care. This policy will rely on government funding to provide appropriate resources such as protective equipment and rapid testing.
With the rise of the Delta variant and the beginning of the fourth wave, the government should do everything they can now to keep seniors and those living with disabilities safe. We look forward to seeing the details of the Directive and hope to be able to work with the government productively to continue to meet the complex needs of vulnerable Ontarians every day in their homes and communities.
About OCSA
Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) represents close to 230 not-for-profit organizations that provide home care and community support services that help seniors and people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and
communities for as long as possible. These compassionate and cost-effective services improve quality of life and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency
room visits and premature institutionalization. They are the key to a sustainable health care system for Ontario. For more information, visit http://www.ocsa.on.ca and https://twitter.com/OCSAtweets.
To arrange an interview and more information please contact:
Michele Vantrepote, Communications Manager, OCSA
416-256-3010 ext. 242
michele.vantrepote@ocsa.on.ca
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