In cooperation with Public Health, we are pleased to announce that the whole-home outbreak has officially been declared over, and normal activities may now resume.

Please note: Universal masking will remain in place for all staff until further notice.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support during this time.

We are currently managing a home-wide influenza outbreak. Residents with respiratory symptoms are being isolated, and any residents who share a bathroom with a symptomatic individual will also be placed in isolation. The length of isolation will be determined by PCR test results, and residents will remain isolated until results are confirmed.

We understand that maintaining isolation can be challenging, especially in the Woodland home area. Staff will continue to redirect and return residents to their rooms if they leave isolation.

Important Reminders for Staff and Visitors:

• Please stay home if you are feeling unwell

• Self-screen for illness before every visit to SJAF

• Stay safe during the holiday season

Our outbreak has now been declared as Whole Home Influenza Outbreak.
Several residents have tested positive for Influenza A.
Public Health has provided guidance to help protect all residents and limit the spread of illness.

What is happening:

• Symptomatic residents will receive a treatment dose of antiviral medication.

• All other residents will receive a prophylactic dose of the antiviral medication for the duration of the outbreak.

• Medication will only be given to residents who have consent on file.

Next steps:

• The pharmacy will deliver treatment doses this evening.

Additional precautions:

• Auditorium events will be cancelled, and resident activities will be dedicated to each side of their home areas.

• Public Health recommends visitors to the home wear an N95 or a well-fitted surgical mask.

• We are unable to sell meal tickets and will not be out of outbreak in time for Christmas. Families who have purchased a Christmas meal ticket and would like a refund may do so at reception.

• Universal masking remains in place for all staff in all home areas

• Enhanced infection control measures are in place, including isolation of symptomatic residents and increased cleaning measures for high touch surfaces.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep everyone safe.

In collaboration with Public Health, we are declaring a Respiratory Outbreak for the Woodland Home Area.

During this time:

• Activities in Woodland will be dedicated to each side of the home area.

• Woodland residents are encouraged to remain on their home area and refrain from mingling with residents from other home areas.

• Public Health recommends that all staff and visitors to the Woodland Home Area wear an N95 or a well-fitted surgical mask.

• We are unable to sell meal tickets for the Woodland Home area and will not be out of outbreak in time for Christmas. Families who have purchased a Christmas meal ticket and would like a refund may do so at reception.

• Universal masking is now in place for all staff in all home areas

Important Information for Families: Influenza & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

We would like to update you on the status of our resident vaccine clinics:

• Influenza Vaccinations: The influenza vaccine clinic is nearly complete. Thank you to all families who have provided consent.

• COVID-19 Vaccinations: COVID-19 vaccines will be administered to residents between November 17 and November 24.

Our staff will continue reaching out to families of residents who do not yet have a recorded consent or non-consent for the COVID-19 vaccine. You will be contacted in the next few weeks.

To help keep our residents safe:

• Please continue to self-screen and stay home if you are feeling unwell.

• If you have a cough, we ask that you wear a mask while visiting.

• Please complete hand hygiene when entering and exiting SJF, as well as when entering and leaving individual resident rooms.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the health and safety of our community.