Dear Residents and Families,
Actionmarguerite St. Vital is experiencing a suspected gastrointestinal outbreak on Unité Marguerite.
The following measures are in place for the Unité Marguerite ONLY:
- Visits from general visitors have been suspended for residents living in Unité Marguerite at this time.
- Essential visitors are welcome to attend at their own risk.
- Increased monitoring of all residents for symptoms is taking place.
- Cleaning of high touch surfaces, common areas and residents’ rooms has been enhanced.
- Movement of residents is limited to their unit only.
- Communal dining will continue on the unit for residents who are asymptomatic.
- One-to-one activities and one-to-one spiritual care will be offered to residents who are symptomatic.
- Short stay absences and social leaves are suspended with exceptions for medical appointments.
- Hairdressing services are cancelled until further notice.
We would like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of adhering to infection prevention and control measures. Please:
- Self-monitor for signs and symptoms of illness and stay home if you are ill,
- Properly use personal protective equipment whenever you visit,
- Wash your hands thoroughly and often.
Please email info@actionmarguerite.ca if you have any questions or concerns. We thank you for your collaboration.
With Regards,
Micheline St-Hilaire, Chief Executive Officer and the entire Actionmarguerite Team