Special Update: May 2, 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Hello Everyone,
 
This is a special update to let you know that unfortunately at the direction of Public Health, we have had to put Cedar Grove into COVID Outbreak. At this point 2 residents are impacted. Swabbing on Friday will take place for all those connected to this outbreak as high risk contacts. 
 
Spring Meadow Update:
As of this morning, there are 7 active cases however 5 are planned to come out of isolation at the end of the day today. Residents have been swabbed in this area this morning as per KFLA Public Health direction. These results will be back later this evening.
 
Guidelines when Visiting a Home Area in outbreak / or Resident in isolation:
  • There are no general visitors permitted for these individuals.
  • Only one essential caregiver at a time may come and they must be fully up to date on their required vaccinations.
  •  Essential Caregiver must confine their visit to the residents room. 
  •  ideas of activities you can do in the room follow this section of the newsletter
  • The Essential Caregiver will be provided with a non-fitted N95 mask at the screening desk. Then upon reaching the outside of the RHA or resident room you are visiting, you will need to:
  1. Hand Sanitize
  2. Put on a gown
  3.  Put on a mask with shield over your N95 mask
  4. Put on gloves
  • When the Essential Caregiver is leaving the area (room or outbreak area), you will need to :
  1. Hand Sanitize
  2. Remove your gloves
  3. Remove your gown
  4. Remove your mask with shield
  • THEN as you exit the building, remove and discard your N95 mask.

Reminder:
If you have tested positive for COVID, AND have been in the Home in the previous 48 hours, please let us know right away so that we can put the appropriate precautions in place. In addition, you cannot enter the Home for 10 days after you test positive.
 
We will provide an update as to our Outbreak status on Friday May 6 to prepare for Mothers Day Weekend as I’m sure many of you will be wanting to visit.
 
Have a great week,
 
Angela Malcolm
Director  
Visiting a resident in an Outbreak Area or who is on Isolation
These are long days for those impacted. A little pre-planning can help to ensure a successful visit and can provide some stimulation and engagement for the resident as well. Additionally, many of these things can be done together and while you visit. 
Windows are a blank canvas for sure as well as the sliding bathroom doors in the residents room. 

Do they like a certain type of music? – be sure to bring this in for the resident to enjoy. 
Do they like a particular author? – grab them a book from Lennox & Addington County Library. You can check what they have available right here at this link.
Things to do While you Visit a Resident in Isolation
(Or kits you can create to support your persons interest while in isolation)

Benefits of Drawing Activities:
Drawing can stimulate the right and left sides of the brain resulting in improved emotional mood, improved communication/ expression of feelings, relaxation, improved coordination and a sense of pride in accomplishment.

You don’t have to be an artist…. But, colouring/drawing is something that you could even do together.
SPRING CLEANING TIME
Just a reminder that this is a great time to take a look at your residents clothing and consider bringing in spring/summer clothing and remove the fall/winter clothing. If you require assistance with this task, please reach out to smckenny@lennox-addington.on.ca