Outbreak Notification

Help us prevent infections in our centres by following our visitors’ guidelines each time you visit.

In order to protect our residents we ask that you refrain from visiting when you are ill
If you plan to visit the centre, upon arrival in the centre please see the Charge Nurse for further direction prior to entering an Outbreak Unit
Visit one resident only and exit the building promptly after your visit
Ensure to wash your hands before and after visiting the centre
If you are experiencing 2 (two) or more of any of the listed symptoms refrain from visiting the centre until you are symptom-free

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2018

LTC Centre units experiencing an outbreak

Please follow the preceeding guidelines to reduce the risk of infection -- in our home and yours.

Symptoms in bold are the most common

Respiratory	Gastrointestinal
Runny nose Stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat Difficulty swallowing Hoarseness Dry cough Congested cough Chills Muscle aches Fever > 37.5 degrees Celsius or 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit Shortness of breath Sputum production Chest pain Increased rate of breathing (> 25 breaths per minute) Fatigue or loss of appetite Swollen lymph nodes Increased confusion	Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Stomach cramps Fever > 37.5 degrees Celsius or 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Respiratory

Gastrointestinal