In collaboration with public health, the Pines is advising of a whole-home respiratory outbreak, with confirmed cases of Influenza A.
Cases on March 20, 2025:
Oak – 12 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 11 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 1 resident in isolation – swab results pending
Maple – 2 residents in isolation – swab results pending
Birch – 1 resident in isolation – swab results pending
Visits are restricted to essential caregivers only. These restrictions apply to the entire home.
Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:
Wear Surgical Masks
- Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.
Wash your hands thoroughly
- Before touching a resident.
- After touching a resident or their surroundings.
Help Residents Clean Their Hands
- Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly
- Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
- Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.
Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area
- Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.
If Residents Want to Leave the Area
- If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.
By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!
If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at [email protected]
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