Outbreak Update March 10, 2023

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A Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak has been declared today, March 10, 2023. Oak remains in Enteric (symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea) and COVID-19 Outbreaks. Cedar has a Respiratory (symptoms such as cough, hoarse voice, sore throat and lethargy) and COVID-19. Maple remains in a COVID-19 Outbreak. Family members of those affected residents have been notified. We will continue to provide updated as we work through the outbreaks. Masks must remain on in the resident's rooms at this time and N95 masks and eye protection are highly recommended on the affected home areas.

No General Visitors to the Home at this time. Essential Caregivers may visit to a maximum of two (2) at a time.

Oak Home Area: Currently one (1) residents isolated with enteric symptoms, four (4) residents with respiratory symptoms and two (2) residents with COVID-19 symptoms.

Cedar Home Area: Currently thirteen (13) residents isolated with respiratory symptoms and three (3) residents with COVID-19 symptoms.

Maple Home Area: Currently two (2) residents isolated with COVID-19 symptoms.

Spruce Home Area: Currently has four (4) residents isolated with respiratory symptoms.

Enhanced Infection Control Measures within the home include:

Increased hand hygiene for staff and residents prior to meals
Increased cleaning on affected units by housekeeping
Increased PPE audits and hand hygiene audits
Twice daily symptom screening
Staff cohorting where possible
All individuals are to be masked through the home in common areas.
Mandatory N95 masks and Eye protection at all times on Cedar, Oak and Maple.
Residents on affected areas to avoid group activities.

Please reach out to Melissa Muir-Clark (IPAC Lead) if you have any questions. Ext. 4752