Influenza Outbreak declared over at Rockwood Terrace

Updated March 4, 2024 - We are pleased to report that Public Health declared the Influenza outbreak over on the 2nd floor home area at Rockwood Terrace. Grey Bruce Public Health were valuable contributors to the management of the outbreak, and we are thankful for their support. Each outbreak showcases the resiliency and commitment of our team members, and we appreciate our remarkable community of families, visitors, and residents.

Enhanced masking measures (universal masking - surgical mask) remain in place for non-outbreak situations. All staff, students, support workers, and volunteers are required to wear a mask when in resident areas indoors. We strongly encourage visitors and caregivers wear a mask in resident areas indoors except when with a resident in the resident's room or when eating or drinking with a resident in communal spaces. Masks will be available upon entering the home.

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 February 23rd, Public Health has declared an Influenza outbreak on the 2nd floor home area at Rockwood Terrace. There are currently two residents experiencing symptoms, and one test result has returned positive for Influenza A with one result pending. The symptomatic residents are isolating and receiving care. We are working closely with Public Health and continue to monitor the situation. 

The safety and wellbeing of our residents, families, and staff is our focus. To manage the outbreak, the following measures are in place:

• All staff are following outbreak protocols and wearing the appropriate PPE as required.
• Universal masking is required for all visitors on all home areas.
• Designated Care Partners are reduced to one (1) DCP per resident visit for residents in isolation and additional PPE will be provided.
• Increased surveillance and enhanced infection prevention and control measures, along with infection prevention and control audits, and hand hygiene audits.

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.