COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over

Update - On September 17th, Public Health declared the COVID-19 outbreak over on the 3rd floor home area at Rockwood Terrace.

We would like to thank our team members for their continued dedication to the safety and well-being of our residents, and we truly appreciate the support from our designated care partners and families. Grey Bruce Public Health were valuable contributors to the management of the outbreak, and we are thankful for their guidance and assistance.

With various respiratory viruses circulating in the community, we would like to remind you that all three Grey County homes remain mask friendly. Masks are available at the entrance, and we respect your choice to wear a mask during non-outbreak situations.

The safety of our residents, families, and staff remains our primary focus, and we will continue with regular infection prevention and control audits and hand hygiene audits. Please refrain from visiting the home if you are feeling unwell for any reason. If you require additional information, please contact the home at 519-369-6035.

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.