*UPDATED* Hospice Quinte’s Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
Hospice Quinte is aware that the corona virus (COVID-19) is spreading and we want to ensure that the individuals we support, our volunteers, and our staff are at minimal risk.
COVID-19 Advance Care Planning Resources
Here you will find everything you need to know about Health Care Consent, Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care Discussions, and Substitute Decision Makers.
COVID-19 Information From Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario has created the following resources to explain various COVID-19 terms and behaviours to the general public.
Death, Grief & Funerals in the COVID Age
Grief and death are on everyone’s mind. For most of us the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated death and collective grief is unprecedented. Combined with social distancing protocol, end-of-life issues, death care, and grief have become even more complex.
Grief & Loss In The Time Of COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is impacting each and every one of us differently. It may be impacting your grief of losses that occurred before this crisis. It may be bringing up a whole new set of losses, death and nondeath. It may be some combination. The below document, from our friends at What's Your Grief, highlights some things that may be impacting you at this difficult time.
HPEPH 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
If you are looking for additional information or have questions about COVID-19, please review this website thoroughly before contacting Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH).
Meaningful Ideas For Funerals, Memorial Services Or Celebrations Of Life During The COVID-19 Pandemic
A funeral, memorial service, celebration of life or other end of life rituals are vital to healthy grief. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and restrictions on events and gatherings has severely impacted the way we're used to grieving... together. Here are some ideas for individuals and families to consider for funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Someone Dies From Coronavirus: A Guide For Family & Carers
This short guide contains information for family and carers to provide assistance in the event of a death during the coronavirus pandemic.