September 6, 2022: COVID-19 Update
September 6, 2022
Family Update September 6, 2022 COVID-19 at RHC:
- We have two COVID-19 outbreaks currently: one on CD2 in our PCH at this time, ongoing since mid-August, and one new outbreak on CD1, effective September 4, 2022:
- Two residents and four staff have tested positive for COVID-19 so far on CD1, and ten symptomatic swabs are pending
- Red Zone signage is in place on the COVID-19 positive resident’s doors
- Outbreak signage is in place on the unit
- General Visitors are not allowed on CD1 or CD2 at this time
- Designated Caregivers are encouraged to use virtual visits but if required, can visit maximum of 2 per room at one time, with full knowledge of risk of exposure and supervised with putting on and taking off their PPE
- Staff are wearing N95 masks and full-face shields and cohorting to each side as best as possible. A PPE donning and doffing station has been set up outside each outbreak unit
- Residents are currently restricted to the unit, are allowed out of their rooms with masks if possible
- Dining Room meals are suspended at this time, and residents are assisted with hand hygiene before meals
- Group activities are cancelled at this time
- Daily symptom checks are occurring
- Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces, at least twice daily, and when visibly soiled is in place
- Enhanced PPE and Hand Hygiene audits are in place
- Additional staffing has been requested
- We do have a few other residents/patients throughout the facility who are on enhanced isolation precautions and are isolating in their rooms due to a high risk contact with a positive family member or visitor
Thank you all for your support. Be well.
RHC Leadership