Respiratory Outbreak Declared on Cedar and Oak Home Areas, March 17, 2025
In collaboration with Public Health, the Cedar and Oak Home Areas have been declared in a Respiratory Outbreak. On Oak, we currently have seven (7) active residents with symptoms such as cough, sore throat and congestion. On Cedar, we currently have three (3) active residents insolation. Family members of those residents affected have been contacted.
Infection Control Guidelines for the Cedar and Oak Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:
Wear Surgical Masks
- Everyone must wear a surgical mask in the Cedar and Oak Home Areas 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 Cedar and Oak Home Areas 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.
No General Visitors currently on Cedar or Oak. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.
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
