Outbreak Update - March 4, 2025

The Oak home area remains in a respiratory outbreak, with symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and or sore throat. Family members of those affected have been notified.

Current Outbreak Details

Infection Control Guidelines for the Oak Home Area

Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask in the Oak Home Area at all times.

Wash your hands thoroughly

• Before touching a resident.
• After touching a resident or their surroundings.

Help Residents Clean Their Hands

• Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly

• Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
• Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.

Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area

• Residents should stay in the Oak Home Area for now to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

If Residents Want to Leave the Area

• If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.

By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca