We became aware late yesterday evening of a health-care worker at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, 185 Despins St., who tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day worked was September 30th 2020. The person had worked on 3ABC. Out of precaution, an outbreak on 3ABC has been declared (RED ZONE) and complete outbreak protocols are in place until further notice.
At this time, no residents or other employees are exhibiting symptoms. If symptoms present, we will test residents for COVID-19. If your family member is tested at any time, you will be contacted directly. We continue to actively screen employees to see if testing is required.
To stop the spread of the virus, the following measures have been implemented:
- Residents are being restricted to their own units throughout the building. Employee movement between units continues to be minimized as much as possible.
- Essential Visits have been suspended for 14 days in the entire building to allow for contact tracing and a risk assessment to be completed. We will re-open the facility to essential visitors as soon as possible. We expect this may be on October 22nd, but will keep you informed.
- Indoor and outdoor visits have been suspended. Virtual or window visits may continue.
- We have suspended admissions to the facility until further notice.
- Active staff screening will continue at the start of each shift to determine if testing is required.
- We continue with enhanced cleaning including high touch surfaces like common area handrails, door handles, light switches, table tops, employee conference rooms and washrooms.
We appreciate this is unsettling news for our residents and their loved ones. Please be assured that we have moved quickly to enact precautions that will prevent any further spread of illness. The health of our residents and employees is our top priority.
If you have questions specific to your loved one’s health condition, please contact the nursing staff on the unit. If you have any other questions or concerns, please email info@actionmarguerite.ca. Alternatively, you may also call Daniel St. Vincent (ext. 521) or Sheila Bayda (ext. 511) at 204-233-2692.
If you recently visited the facility and have questions or concerns about your own health, please contact:
Health Links-Info Santé: 204-788-8200 | toll-free 1-888-315-9257.
Sheila Bayda, Chief Human Resources Officer (on behalf of Charles Gagné, Chief Executive Officer)