Spruce Outbreak Update February 15, 2024

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are five (5) residents isolated with a total of twenty (20) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:

N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
*If residents insist on going off the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
Cohorting of staff, when possible.
Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time
No General Visiting to Spruce home area

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.

If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752