Outbreak Update Oak Home Area November 23, 2022

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Masks are required at all times in the home at this time related to concern of virus spread as well as the increase in virus cases in our community.

At this time, Oak remains in outbreak with COVID and other respiratory pathogens (not influenza, as this was ruled out). Birch home area enhanced surveillance has been resolved as of today.

Residents have respiratory symptoms that include nasal congestion, cough, lethargy, sore throat and/or mild fever.

Oak cases at this time: six (6) (three (3) COVID- one (1) new case today)

The following is direction from Public Health at this time:

No General Visitors, only Essential Caregivers at a maximum of two (2) at a time for each resident in the affected home areas.

The following enhanced measures have been implemented:

Symptomatic residents are in isolation on droplet/contact precautions
Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces twice per day
Surveillance of residents to identify any changes or development of symptoms
The required personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the unit is N95 masks and eye protection.
The required PPE for isolated residents is droplet contact precautions including N95 masks, eye protection, gowns and gloves.

Please reach out if you have any questions in Melissa Muir-Clark at the home.