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Long-term care facilities across the province continue to see significant outbreaks of COVID-19 among their staff and residents. The latest outbreak was declared on January 25, 2021, at Crocus Plains Villa, a personal care home in Weyburn.
The SHA has advised they will be involved in operations at the care home. Due to the critical staffing situation at Crocus Plains Villa, the SHA may be issuing a call for volunteers.
SUN has asked many questions about how SUN “volunteers” are protected while working in a non-SHA facility. Responses and clarification concerning our questions have resulted in the signing of a Letter of Understanding with the SHA, ensuring members volunteering to work at Crocus Plains Villa are protected under the SUN/SAHO Collective Agreement.
SUN supports registered nurses answering these calls to provide much-needed care in other communities, facilities or units, or caring for our most vulnerable citizens in our long-term care facilities - it is who you are and we know, you will step up once again when asked. However, while caring for patients is your top priority, ensuring you are aware of your rights and that are you protected is our top priority.
WHAT MEMBERS SHOULD DO: If you are considering “volunteering” please ensure you fully understand the effect working in another facility may have on your ability to return to your home position including whether you will be subject to any cohorting or required to undergo additional testing, monitoring or a period of isolation.
SUN has and will continue, to advocate on behalf of its members and in doing so has asked numerous questions of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), on a variety of topics - many of which remain unanswered.
If you have questions regarding volunteering - or other areas of concern, please contact SUN Provincial's Duty Roster.
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