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Management at the Perley and Rideau Health Centre has announced a series of measures to protect patients during the April 8 solar eclipse.
The centre, a long-term care facility for seniors, most of them military veterans, is recommending that all residents remain in their units during the eclipse, which is to last from a little past 2 p.m. until about 4:30 p.m. that day.
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“This decision has been taken because of the windows in the links cannot be blocked with blinds or curtains as we want to limit travel near windows during this time,” the hospital said in an advisory on Wednesday.
Housekeeping staff will close all room blinds and facility curtains to minimize direct exposure to sunlight, the hospital said.
All activities in the centre — including the art studios, Lupton Hall and on the units in each resident building — will also be shut down during the eclipse.
The administration noted that clients, residents and staff should avoid looking to the sky or walking through the links between Perley Centre and the resident buildings during the event.
The centre terms those in long-term care as “residents,” while “clients” are supported in the convalescent program.
The Perley cafeteria, care clinic, dental clinic and the pub will remain open.
The smoking area at the main entrance will also remain accessible, with reminders to follow all safety guidelines.
The administration also recommended patients and staff follow Ottawa Public Health guidance of the eclipse (https://ottawa.ca/en/partial-solar-eclipse-april-8).
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