Actionmarguerite | COVID-19 Update #37

May 6, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Warmer weather is most welcome after these long winter months. We trust that you are finding ways to enjoy this change in weather. We wanted to take this opportunity in today’s update to honour Mother’s Day. May we all have meaningful moments to acknowledge the women in our lives and the many ways they share their gifts and talents in this world.

We are living another Mother’s Day with limitations to visits at Actionmarguerite because of ongoing outbreaks. An additional outbreak has been declared at Actionmarguerite St. Vital which brings the suspension of general visits to all residents living here. This really is not where we wanted to be and yet the reality is that we are still responding to the presence of COVID-19. Please see the outbreak status below for information regarding outbreaks and visitation.

If you are able to visit, we call upon everyone to remain vigilant so that we can protect one another. Please remember to maintain your mask and eye protection during the entirety of your visit and to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. These are acts of compassion that can go a long way to doing all that we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You are invited to view the videos as a refresher on the use of personal protective equipment, especially if you are a designated family caregiver (essential visitor) visiting on an outbreak unit:

 

Outbreak Status

 

Actionmarguerite St. Boniface

No additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

3ABC

  • Total cases: 22
  • Recovered: 20
  • Deaths: 1
  • Active cases: 1
  • General visits are suspended on 3ABC.
  • Designated family caregivers (essential visitors) are welcome to visit 3ABC at their own risk and are asked to wear the personal protective equipment provided during the entirety of their visit.

 There are currently (3) employees at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface who are positive and are currently isolating.

 

Actionmarguerite St. Vital

We learned today that an additional resident tested positive on 1st floor beyond the east wing. An outbreak has been declared for the entire 1st floor. Two (2) additional residents have tested positive on 2nd floor where we now have a second outbreak. We are monitoring the situation on the 3rd floor where one (1) resident has tested positive.

1st floor 2nd floor 3rd floor
Total cases: 3

Recovered: 0

Deaths: 0

Active cases: 3

 Total cases: 2

Recovered: 0

Deaths: 0

Active cases: 2

 Total cases: 1

Recovered: 0

Deaths: 0

Active cases: 1
  • General visits are suspended for all units at Actionmarguerite St. Vital.
  • Designated family caregivers (essential visitors) are welcome to visit residents on all units at their own risk and are asked to wear the personal protective equipment provided during the entirety of their visit.

There are currently five (5) staff who are positive and are currently isolating. We wish everyone a full and speedy recovery.

 

Actionmarguerite St. Joseph

Five (5) additional residents have tested positive. We are saddened to share with you that a resident has died linked to the outbreaks. Our heartfelt condolences have been offered to the family as they live their grief.

Unit 1                                                 Unit 2

Total cases: 7                                     Total cases: 41

Recovered: 1                                      Recovered: 21

Deaths: 2                                            Deaths: 2

Active cases: 4                                   Active cases: 18

  • General visits are suspended at Actionmarguerite St. Joseph (Unit 1 & Unit 2).
  • Designated family caregivers (essential visitors) are welcome to visit Unit 1 & 2 at their own risk and are asked to wear the personal protective equipment provided during the entirety of their visit. View the video as a refresher on the use of personal protective equipment:
  • As we endeavour to contain the spread, we ask that only designated family caregivers who are providing essential care, such as assisting at mealtime, be present. To limit everyone’s exposure to the virus, designated family caregivers are asked to limit their time at Actionmarguerite. You may also be asked to assist another resident with their meal if we are working short. If you are willing to assist another resident, please let one of our nurses know. We will re-evaluate this measure as the outbreak continues.

There are currently eight (8) staff who are positive and are currently isolating. We wish everyone a full and speedy recovery.

 

Staying connected during outbreaks

A reminder that our reservations team is available to facilitate virtual visits. Please book your visit as follows:

 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please email info@actionmarguerite.ca.

With warm regards,

Micheline St-Hilaire, Chief Executive Officer and the entire Actionmarguerite Team