Respiratory Outbreak Update August 9, 2023

The respiratory Outbreak continues in the Birch Meadows home area. There are currently three (3) residents in isolation at this time. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, and congestion/sneezing. The pathogen has been identified as Rhinovirus.

The following infection control measures are in place at this time:

• No General Visitors; only 2 Essential Caregivers at a time.
• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Birch at ALL TIMES.
• Twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Birch
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset (as listed above)
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning on Birch

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