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Urgent News and Outbreak Updates

March 14, 2024

Perley Health phone systems return to normal function

We are happy to report that the Perley Health phone systems have returned to their normal operations and continue to function as usual.  We thank you for your patience as our Support Services team worked with Bell Canada to resolve this issue, and, as always, thank you for your continued support.


March 13, 2024

Three outbreaks have been declared at Perley Health

An influenza outbreak has been declared on Rideau 1 South (R1S).

The following units remain on outbreak:

  •  A respiratory outbreak on Ottawa 2 East (O2E)
  • A COVID-19 outbreak on Rideau 2 South (R2S)

Influenza outbreak on Rideau 1 South (R1S)

The following control measures are in place

  • All symptomatic residents will be isolated, placed on contact droplet precautions and tested
  • All residents are encouraged to remain on the unit
  • No volunteers on the unit (exceptions are permitted for palliative care and medical escorts)
  • All staff must complete a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) prior to entering a resident's room.
  • Enhanced cleaning on the unit
  • A procedural mask is mandatory at all times when on the unit

COVID-19 Outbreak on Rideau 2 South (R2S)

  • All symptomatic residents will be isolated, placed on contact droplet precautions and tested.
  • All residents are encouraged to remain on the unit.
  • No volunteers on the unit (exceptions are permitted for palliative care and medical escorts).
  • All staff must complete a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) prior to entering a resident's room.
  • Enhanced cleaning on the unit.
  • A procedural mask and eye protection are mandatory at all times on the unit.

This message will be emailed to all subscribers, posted to the Perley Health website and broadcast on the TVs in the common areas.


March 11, 2024

We continue to experience intermittent technical difficulties with our internal and external phone systems.

We are working with Bell Canada to resolve this as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we troubleshoot this issue.

UPDATE:

We are happy to report that phone systems have been stable since yesterday afternoon.  The system has not gone down intermittently.  Bell Canada will continue to work on site to follow up.

Thank you for your support.


March 6, 2024

Two outbreaks have been declared at Perley Health

  • A respiratory outbreak on Ottawa 2 East (O2E)
  • A COVID-19 outbreak on Rideau 2 South (R2S)

Respiratory Outbreak on Ottawa 2 East (O2E)

  • All symptomatic residents will be isolated, placed on contact droplet precautions and tested.
  • All residents are encouraged to remain on the unit.
  • No volunteers on the unit (exceptions are permitted for palliative care and medical escorts).
  • All staff must complete a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) prior to entering a resident's room.
  • Enhanced cleaning on the unit.
  • A procedural mask is mandatory at all times when on the unit.

COVID-19 Outbreak on Rideau 2 South (R2S)

  • All symptomatic residents will be isolated, placed on contact droplet precautions and tested.
  • All residents are encouraged to remain on the unit.
  • No volunteers on the unit (exceptions are permitted for palliative care and medical escorts).
  • All staff must complete a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) prior to entering a resident's room.
  • Enhanced cleaning on the unit.
  • A procedural mask and eye protection are mandatory at all times on the unit.

This message will be emailed to all subscribers, posted to the Perley Health website and broadcast on the TVs in the common areas.


March 4, 2024

  1. Enhanced masking ended
  2. Gatineau 2 South outbreak ended
  3. It's time to recognize exceptional Perley Health volunteers!

Enhanced Masking Ended

The Ministry of Long-Term Care today announced the end of enhanced masking measures.

This ends the masking requirements announced on December 18, 2023.  In non-outbreak situations, masking will continue to be required based on a point-of-care risk assessment. Masking will follow standard protocols during outbreaks. Perley Health will continue to keep our community updated in outbreaks and protocols.

Gatineau 2 South (G2S) Outbreak Ended

  • There are no outbreaks at Perley Health at this time.
    We thank our community for your efforts to end the recent outbreaks.

It's time to recognize exceptional Perley Health volunteers!

As we prepare for National Volunteer Week 2024, nominations are now open for the Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Advocacy and Volunteer Team Awards.  Please use the attached nomination form (CLICK HERE) to tell us why you think a particular volunteer, or group of volunteers, deserves to be recognized this year.

All nominees will be honoured, and award recipients announced, at our annual Volunteer Celebration & Awards, on April 18th.

Contact volunteer@perleyhealth.ca with any questions.

Thank you,

Rachel Stoparczyk, CVA

Coordinator, Volunteer Services

This message will be emailed to all subscribers, posted to social media and the Perley Health website and broadcast on the TVs in the common areas.


February 29, 2024

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Parking changes March 1, 2024

This message was shared today in an email to all subscribers, posted to the Perley Health website and excerpts will appear on TVs in the common areas.


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