Cedar Home Area Enhanced Surveillance August 21, 2023

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We are currently investigating some residents for Respiratory symptoms on Cedar at this time. We have one confirmed COVID-19 case. We are now on heightened surveillance.

The following measures need to be taken:

Twice daily respiratory screening
Activities for Cedar residents are to be cohorted and encouraged to stay on unit
Outdoor Spaces to be utilized for cedar residents to mitigate potential spread
Close contacts should not visit unaffected areas of the home
ALL residents of the home to be offered masks when joining a group activity
ALL residents to be offered hand hygiene when leaving or entering any area and before and after eating
Enhanced High Touch Surfaces cleaning in Cedar and in common areas throughout the home

Please be advised that all staff and visitors need to wear a surgical mask while on the Cedar home area while we are on heightened surveillance.