Lee Manor Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over

Update January 18  -  We are pleased to report that the Respiratory Outbreak on 1 South at Lee Manor has been declared over. We would like to thank Grey Bruce Public Health for their assistance in managing the outbreak. The teamwork at Lee Manor has been remarkable, and we thank them for their dedication and commitment. The team quickly identified symptoms and prevented further spread using ongoing infection prevention and control measures.
 
We continue to focus on the safety of our residents, families, and staff, as a precaution we will continue with the following protocols:

• Regular infection prevention and control audits
• Hand hygiene audits
• Daily screening and rapid antigen testing for all staff, students, support workers, volunteers, designated care partners, and indoor visitors.

Visiting has now resumed on all home areas. Masks continue to be required indoors for staff, visitors and others entering long-term care homes. Although masks are not required when caregivers or visitors are alone with residents in their rooms, we strongly encourage that caregivers and visitors wear their masks at all times during their visit. 

The safety and wellbeing of our residents, families, and staff is our focus. Please continue to follow the 3Ws: Wash your hands frequently; Watch your distance (ideally 6 feet); and Wear masks correctly. Please do not visit the home if you are feeling unwell. 

Public Health has declared a respiratory outbreak on the 1 South home area at Lee Manor. There are currently two residents experiencing respiratory symptoms, they are isolating and receiving care. The residents have been tested for COVID-19, as well as other respiratory viruses. Test results have returned negative for COVID-19, and the viruses that have been identified are Rhinovirus (Common cold) and Parainfluenza (not to be confused with influenza, but it can cause upper respiratory symptoms like sore throat, cough, and shortness of breath).

We are working with our Public Health partners and monitoring the situation closely. The home has activated their outbreak protocols and the following enhancements are in place to help manage the outbreak:

• Increased surveillance, and enhanced infection prevention and control measures
• All staff are following respiratory outbreak protocols and wearing the appropriate PPE as required.
• General visitors have been suspended on 1 South.
• Designated Care Partners are now reduced to one (1) DCP per resident visit on 1 South. DCPs are required to wear their masks at all times during their visit and will be provided the appropriate PPE.

The safety and wellbeing of our residents, families, and staff is our focus. Please continue to follow the 3Ws: Wash your hands frequently; Watch your distance (ideally 6 feet); and Wear masks correctly. Please do not visit the home if you are feeling unwell. If you require additional information, please contact the home at 519-376-4420.