Health Care Workers' Ability to Work

Healthcare Workers' Ability to Work & Children with COVID-19 Symptoms

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to providing a safe environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. To help prevent the spread of infections we ask that you review the following resources when making decisions about your ability to work. 

Visual flow chart showing when a healthcare worker should come to work and when they should notHealthcare Workers

Symptomatic healthcare workers

  • Stay home if you are feeling unwell
  • Let your Manager know you are sick
  • Please contact the Urgent COVID-19 Positive Test and Exposure Hotline extension 7777. Please leave one message with a description of your symptoms, and a member of the Employee Health Team will be in touch by phone with guidance related to your situation.

Children & Family 

Member of your household

  • If a family member of your household is symptomatic, do not report to work and contact the Urgent COVID-19 Positive Test and Exposure Hotline at extension 7777. They will provide information and direction about testing and return to work guidelines.
  • If possible, self-isolate from the person who is showing symptoms.

Self-monitor for symptoms. If you develop symptoms, stay home and contact the Urgent COVID-19 Positive Test and Exposure Hotline at extension 7777.They will provide information and direction about testing and return to work guidelines.

Positive member of your household or close contact

  • Contact the Urgent COVID-19 Positive Test and Exposure Hotline at extension 7777. They will provide information and direction about testing and return to work guidelines. 

Absences to support children and other members of your household

  • Employees are not entitled to use paid sick leave (STD/HOODIP) to support absences for children or family members.

Returning to Work after International Travel

If you had a PCR test at the border, please submit a copy of the results to EHS.  If the results are negative, you can return to work.  If positive, follow public health quarantine guidelines

If you did not have a PCR test, you are to complete a PCR test on Day 0 (day you return).  In addition to this, a series of rapid antigen tests, starting on the day you enter into Canada is also required, for a period of 10 calendar days.  On Day 7, you must repeat the PCR test. Follow the instructions that are included with your rapid antigen test kit for reporting your test results.

Questions 

If you have questions about your ability to work, please contact Employee Health Services at ext. 7777. 

 

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