July 23, 2024
Dear Residents and Families,
Today we declared a Respiratory Outbreak of COVID 19 on 2A, Sacred Heart as per regional infection prevention and control and our medical director. We have 8 residents who have tested positive for COVID. We have initiated outbreak measures on the unit to prevent the spread of the virus to other residents within the unit and the home. Below are the list of measures that have been initiated today:
- Residents are not to leave the unit for off unit activities.
- All large group activities on the unit are on hold and we will have small group activities physically distanced with residents who are well
- Physical distancing during meal times as able
- Active Case finding and isolation of residence who are symptomatic
- Families are to visit with residents on the unit in resident rooms only
- Staff and visitors are to wear masks while on the unit
- Increased high touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand washing
- Two designated care givers only at one time to visit residents on the unit
- No general visitors are to visit on outbreak units
The remainder of our resident care units remain outbreak free at this time. If you are exhibiting any respiratory symptoms, please stay home until your symptoms resolve. Remember the best way to prevent the spread of viruses is good handwashing, cover your mouth/nose when you cough or sneeze, wear a mask.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support in adhering to infection prevention and control measures.
Sincerely,
Angela Peeler
CEO