Outbreak Update March 21, 2023

• 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 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 two (2) residents with respiratory symptoms, and three (3) residents with COVID-19 symptoms.
• Cedar Home Area: Currently two (2) residents are isolated with respiratory symptoms and one (1) resident with COVID-19 symptoms.
• Spruce Home Area: Currently 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