Influenza A Outbreak Declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
February 06, 2025
Riverside Health Care in conjunction
with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared an Influenza A Outbreak on
the West Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home.
Enhanced visitor
restrictions and masking protocols are in place. Only two (2) visitors or
caregivers may visit at a time, and visitors should only visit one resident
per visit. In addition,
visitations with residents must take place in the residents’ rooms, not in
common areas.
Medical
masking is required for all visitors to the West Wing, and staff may require visitors
to wear additional personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the
circumstances.
Riverside urges
all visitors to conduct a self-screening before entering our facilities.
Individuals experiencing flu-like symptoms are kindly asked not to visit at
that time.
There are currently
restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges. Large group social
activities for residents on the West Wing are cancelled until further notice.
We continue to emphasize the importance of
good hand hygiene and encourage everyone to be mindful of potential exposure
risks.
The Outbreak Management Team will continue to monitor the situation. The care and safety of our residents, team
members and families are a top priority.
We thank everyone for their understanding and continued support at this
time.
Henry Gauthier
President & Chief Executive
Officer
Riverside Health Care
Diana Harris
Chief Nursing Executive
Riverside Health Care