May 17, 2023- Birch Outbreak and Cedar Enhanced Surveillance Update

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

The Birch Home Area remains in a COVID outbreak at this time. There are currently, twenty (20) residents positive. Cedar Home Area has been placed in enhanced surveillance related to one (1) COVID case. 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. Visting is not impacted in Cedar at this 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 and Cedar residents only
twice daily symptom screening for residents on Birch and Cedar
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, Cedar, and in shared spaces in the home

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