Evergreen Community Update # 49

December 1 , 2022

Dear Family and Friends,

We have two confirmed COVID-19 (+) cases: one on Center Avenue and one on New East Avenue. Both residents are on Isolation with Contact and Droplet Precaution. Affected residents stable at this time.

Visitation Guidelines

·         We kindly request to please postpone non-essential visits until further notice.

·         Visitors to sanitize hands and wear medical mask upon entry. Mask should cover nose and mouth.

·         DCGs, volunteers, and essential visitors are advised to conduct self-screening and to avoid visiting if feeling unwell or awaiting covid swab result.

·         Universal masking will be in place (medical mask + face/eye protection) on the affected units.

·         DCGs on non-affected units may remove mask ONLY when in a private area with resident, or when outside the facility.

Residents

• As per guidelines, symptomatic residents will be immediately placed on precaution and NP swab done.
• Asymptomatic residents on both affected and non-affected units may attend scheduled medical appointment. Resident to wear mask and sanitize hands.

Staff and Volunteers

• Continue to wear medical mask throughout your shift; replace when wet or soiled. Universal masking when caring for residents on affected units.
• Frequent hand washing.
• Self monitor for symptoms; do not report to work if feeling ill.

Evergreen is working closely with Public Health, IPAC-LTC, and DSLTC on how to best mitigate risks to ensure safety of the entire community.

We sincerely thank you for your support and kind understanding.

If you have further inquiries, please reach out to the following staff:

Kelcey Pearson, IPAC RN - ext 306

k.pearson@evergreenhome.ns.ca

Nanette Velasco, ADON - ext 304

n.velasco@evergreenhome.ns.ca

Amanda Kelly, SDON - ext 240

a.kelly@evergreenhome.ns.ca

Andrea Cottrell, CDON - ext 229

a.cottrell@evergreenhome.ns.ca

“In a world where you can be anything, be KIND.”