COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on 3rd Floor at Rockwood Terrace

On August 26th, Public Health declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the 3rd Floor home area at Rockwood Terrace. There are currently two residents who have been confirmed COVID-19 positive. In an effort to prevent further spread, the affected residents, as well as roommates and high-risk contacts, are isolating and being closely monitored. As a reminder, outbreak protocols remain in place for the 2nd floor home area. We are working with our Public Health partners and closely monitoring the situation.

Enhanced infection control protocols are in place as we take swift action to halt the spread of the virus. In response, we are taking the following steps:

• Increased surveillance, and enhanced infection prevention and control measures.
• Infection prevention and control audits, and hand hygiene audits.
• All staff are following respiratory outbreak protocols and wearing the appropriate PPE as required.
• All staff and visitors on the 2nd Floor and 3rd Floor home areas are required to wear surgical masks and eye protection. N95 masks are required when entering an isolation room.
• Residents in isolation are limited to 1 Designated Care Partner (DCP).
• General visitors are limited to 1 per resident on all home areas.  
• Group activities continue for well residents. 1:1 activities are taking place with those who are in isolation.

The safety and wellbeing of our residents, families, and staff is our focus. As a reminder, please refrain from visiting the home if you are feeling unwell. If you require additional information, please contact the home at 519-369-6035.