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The Golden Plough Lodge has issued a notice to residents, families and friends of people living at the facility of a respiratory outbreak on McMillan Cottage.
“The Public Health Unit has declared a respiratory unknown outbreak on McMillan Cottage. At this time, we have 1 confirmed case of COVID-19 and 3 suspected cases,” states the notice.
To prevent the spread the following is being implemented.
In room isolation to the best of our ability is in place for residents who are symptomatic or potentially exposed to infection.
• Dining room services is suspended at this time to stop the spread of new cases.
• Non-essential visits are discouraged while the outbreak is ongoing. Visitors are encouraged to wear a mask when entering the affected unit.
Respiratory testing is being administered to residents who are symptomatic.
• If a resident is a close exposure risk to someone who has confirmed COVID-19 they will be isolating for a minimum of 5 days to ensure they do not develop symptoms.
We are monitoring all residents on affected units each shift for indications of infection.
: If a resident becomes positive staff will netify their Family/POA/SDM as soon as possible.
The following are precautions/requirements during the outbreak:
• It is strongly recommended that visits take place in resident rooms only and this is a requirement if that resident is in isolation.
• The wearing of PPE while in the room of a resident who has additional precautions is a requirement of the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care for both staff and visitors. If you are visiting someone with additional precautions, please follow the required PPE recommendations and feel free to ask a staff member if unsure.
• Life Enrichment activities on McMillan Cottage will be temporarily suspended until further noticed
• Please ensure that you are removing any PPE before leaving the room of a resident who is in isolation.
Further updates will be provided as required.
Sincerely,
The Outbreak Management Team
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