Outbreak Update March 16, 2023

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

The Whole Home Respiratory (symptoms such as cough, hoarse voice, sore throat, and lethargy) Outbreak continues at this time.
Spruce remains in a COVID-19 Outbreak.
Oak remains in Enteric (symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea) and COVID-19 Outbreaks.
Cedar remains in Respiratory and COVID-19 outbreaks.

Family members of those affected residents have been notified. We will continue to provide updates 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 in the affected home areas.

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

Oak Home Area: Currently no residents are isolated with enteric symptoms (Public Health reviewing to declare over), three (3) residents with respiratory symptoms, and five (5) residents with COVID-19 symptoms.
Cedar Home Area: Currently two (2) residents are isolated with respiratory symptoms and four (4) residents with COVID-19 symptoms.
Spruce Home Area: Currently has one (1) resident 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 throughout the home in common areas.
Mandatory N95 masks and Eye protection at all times on Cedar, Oak, and Spruce.
Residents in affected areas avoid group activities.

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