Outbreak Update March 14, 2023

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Spruce Home Area has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak on March 14, 2023. The Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak continues at this time. 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. 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) resident isolated with enteric symptoms, two (2) residents with respiratory symptoms and four (4) residents with COVID-19 symptoms.

Cedar Home Area: Currently five (5) residents isolated with respiratory symptoms and five (5) residents with COVID-19 symptoms.

Spruce Home Area: Currently has four (4) residents isolated with respiratory symptoms and two (2) residents with COVID-19 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 Spruce.
Residents on affected areas to avoid group activities.

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