MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

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HOME W2: OUTBREAK (declared 16/02/2022)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 residents  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 24 (20 residents | 4 staff)

The number of Covid positive residents has been corrected to 24.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • All residents isolated and on droplet precaution
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E1: Monitoring (Scenario 1)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4 (0 residents | 4 staff)

No new cases 02/22/2022.

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 resident | 1 staff)

We have no new cases 02/22/2022.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

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HOME W2: OUTBREAK (declared 16/02/2022)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 residents  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 25 (21 residents | 4 staff)

Two additional COVID positive residents.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • All residents isolated and on droplet precaution
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E1: Monitoring (Scenario 1)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4 (0 residents | 4 staff)

No new cases 02/21/2022.

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 resident | 1 staff)

We have no new cases 02/21/2022.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 20, 2022

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FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

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HOME W2: OUTBREAK (declared 16/02/2022)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 resident  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 23 (19 residents | 4 staff)

We continue to test any symptomatic residents for COVID-19. Four residents were swabbed today. We are happy to report that there are no new COVID positives to report.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • All residents isolated and on droplet precaution
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E1: Monitoring (Scenario 1)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4 (0 residents | 4 staff)

No new cases 02/20/2022.

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 resident | 1 staff)

We have no new cases 02/20/2022.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 19, 2022

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

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HOME W2: OUTBREAK (declared 16/02/2022)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 resident  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 23 (19 residents | 4 staff)

We tested 3 symptomatic residents yesterday and 1 came back as positive for COVID-19. Although we continue to see transmission, we are pleased that of the 3 tested, only one was COVID positive. We continue on outbreak and continue to test any symptomatic residents for COVID.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • All residents isolated and on droplet precaution
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E1: Monitoring (Scenario 1)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4 (0 residents | 4 staff)

No new cases 02/19/2022.

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 resident | 1 staff)

We have no new cases 02/19/2022.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

Scenarios for COVID exposure / positive in LTC and AL

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What are the Medical Health Office Scenarios for COVID exposure / positive monitoring in LTC and AL?

January 13, 2022

Scenario 1 – Staff Only Cases

Sites with identified staff cases of COVID-19 (and no resident cases) will self-manage with Public Health support.
The site will determine whether the staff member worked during their infectious period. If yes, facility will follow these protocols:
Protocols:
a. Initiate twice daily symptom screening of staff and residents and have a low threshold for testing any symptomatic staff or residents.
b. No isolation/droplet precautions of residents unless they are symptomatic
c. Continued group activities.
d. Continue with communal dining.
e. No change to social visits.
f. Cohorting staff on the affected Unit.
g. No asymptomatic/point prevalence testing of residents or staff.
h. Notify Public Health COVID-19 LTC HUB if there are positive resident cases identified.
i. The site can stop monitoring 7 days after the positive staff member(s) last worked if no other cases are identified
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Scenario 2 – Resident Cases

Sites with identified resident cases of COVID-19 will be on Enhanced Monitoring. Public Health will continue to monitor sites which identify symptomatic residents who test positive for COVID-19.
Protocols:
a. Initiate twice daily symptom screening and have a low threshold for testing any symptomatic staff or residents.
b. Symptomatic residents and residents who test positive are to be placed on isolation/droplet precautions.
c. Asymptomatic residents are no longer routinely isolated.
d. Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
e. Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
f. Social visits on the affected can continue
g. No asymptomatic/point prevalence testing of residents or staff

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Scenario 3 – Resident Cases and Ongoing Transmission

Sites where there is ongoing, concerning transmission among residents. Public Health may declare an outbreak. When an outbreak is declared, the site is to implement the following measures:
Protocols:
a. Sites will have a low threshold for testing any symptomatic staff or residents
b. Symptomatic residents and residents who test positive are placed on isolation/droplet precautions.
c. Asymptomatic residents are no longer routinely isolated.
d. Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
e. Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
f. Social visits on the affected unit on hold until approved by the MHO
g. No routine asymptomatic/point prevalence testing of residents or staff.
h. Outbreak Response Lead support may be provided to the site.
i. The outbreak will generally be declared over when no new symptomatic resident cases are identified and it has been 10 days since the last resident case has tested positive

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 18, 2022

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

Scenario Protocols (1, 2, 3) – CLICK HERE

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HOME W2: OUTBREAK (declared 16/02/2022)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 residents  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 22 (18 residents | 4 staff)

Unfortunately, we have 2 additional cases of COVID among the residents. We continue on Outbreak.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • All residents isolated and on droplet precaution
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E2: Enhanced Monitoring is OVER! (18/02/2022)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 residents

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (2 residents | 0 staff)

We are happy to let you know that E2 is officially OFF Enhanced Monitoring.

  • Communal dining and activities resume
  • Essential and designated visitors permitted

HOME E1: Monitoring (Scenario 1)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 4 (0 residents | 4 staff)

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (1 resident | 1 staff)

We have a staff member who has tested positive for COVID. Symptomatic residents have been swabbed.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

HOME W2: OUTBREAK (declared 16/02/2022)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 staff  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 20 (16 residents | 4 staff)

There is a correction to the number of staff (remains at 4 staff even though we have an additional COVID positive staff today). This can be challenging as there are staff who contract COVID who do not directly intersect with the unit as a concern for transmission (residents or staff). It takes some contact tracing to work through these details day to day. Staff who were COVID positive prior to today have returned to work.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • All residents isolated and on droplet precaution
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E2: Enhanced Monitoring until further notice (no change 17/02/22)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 residents

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (2 residents | 0 staff)

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles

  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

HOME E1: Monitoring (Scenario 1)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 3 (0 residents | 3 staff)

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 (1 resident | 1 staff)

We have a staff member who has tested positive for COVID. Symptomatic residents have been swabbed.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

 

Team Member Appreciation Event 2022 – Live (Zoom) Message from CEO – TODAY at 2pm

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MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 16, 2022

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

HOME W2: OUTBREAK – 16/02/22

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 3 residents, 1 staff  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 20 (16 residents | 4 staff)

W2 was officially declared an outbreak today by the Medical Health Officer.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • All residents isolated and on droplet precaution
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E2: Enhanced Monitoring until futher notice (no change 16/02/22)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 residents

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (2 residents | 0 staff)

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles

  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

HOME E1: Monitoring until further notice (no change 16/02/22)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (0 residents | 2 staff)

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2) No change 16/02/22

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 (1 resident | 0 staff)

One of our residents in East 2 hospital has tested positive. The resident’s visitor tested positive for Covid on Feb 9th , who visited the resident during infectious period.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

 

MENNO PLACE COVID UPDATE – FEBRUARY 15, 2022

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Please contact nurse at the unit for most recent updates and protocols when you arrive for your shift.

HOME W2: Enhanced Monitoring (Scenario 3) until further notice

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2  

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 16 (13 residents | 3 staff)

We continue on Scenario 3. There are an additional 4 residents who have been swabbed for COVID and results are pending. The Public Health Officer has not (yet) declared this an outbreak.
Protocols:
  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Symptomatic residents isolated and swabbed
  • Communal dining discontinued
  • Group activities discontinued
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles until further notice
  • Only essential visitors allowed.

HOME E2: Enhanced Monitoring until futher notice (no change 15/02/22)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 residents

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (2 residents | 0 staff)

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles

  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

HOME E1: Monitoring until further notice (no change 15/02/22)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 2 (0 residents | 2 staff)

Protocols:

  • Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents
  • Staff to wear masks and goggles
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Social visits/essential visits can continue

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HOSPITAL E2: Monitoring (Scenario 2)

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 (1 resident | 0 staff)

One of our residents in East 2 hospital has tested positive. The resident’s visitor tested positive for Covid on Feb 9th , who visited the resident during infectious period.

East 2 is on Scenario 2 Protocols:

• Twice daily symptom screening for staff and residents.
• All symptomatic residents will be placed on isolation and swabbed
• Communal dining on the affected unit is stopped.
• Group activities on the affected unit are stopped.
• Social visits and essential visits on the affected can continue
• Continued admissions/transfers to the affected unit without approval from MHO
• Staff to wear goggles and masks in the care areas
• Staff to be cohorted to East 2

THE APARTMENTS – PAVILION: Off Monitoring at midnight on 15/02/22

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 (1 resident | 0 staff)

Protocols:

  • Wellness check for COVID positive and any symptomatic residents
  • Group activities continue
  • Communal dining continues
  • Visits continue – we ask that all visitors are vigilant about screening themselves when they enter the building – check for symptoms, wear a MEDICAL mask (provided), sanitize hands. Do not enter if you are sick.