COVID-19 Outbreak Declared in Birch Home Area May 12, 2023

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In collaboration with Public Health, a COVID outbreak has been declared in the Birch Home area. Currently, four (4) residents have tested positive. Family members of those affected residents as aware. No General Visitors at this time to Birch Home Area; essential caregiver at a maximum of two (2) at a time.

We will send updates regularly as we work through this most recent outbreak.

Measures at this time include:

N95 Masks for all on Birch with removal upon exit. Please change into a clean surgical mask when leaving the unit.
Eye Protection for all on Birch at all times. Please disinfect when leaving the unit.
On-unit activities for Birch residents only
twice daily symptom screening for residents
Prompt isolation of any symptomatic residents
Staff Cohorting where possible
Social distancing where possible
Resident hand hygiene before meals and snacks and whenever possible
Enhanced Environmental Cleaning on Birch and in shared spaces in the home

If you have any questions, please connect with Melissa Muir-Clark at ext. 4752