family, resident, and staff update

January 8, 2024

Covid-19 OUTBREAK-4th Floor ONLY

Dear Saint Thomas families, residents, and staff,

We learned today, January 8th, that on the 4th floor there are currently 3 residents who have tested positive for Covid-19.

As precautionary measures, we have implemented and recommend the following:

elevator use-physical distancing returns – only two (2) people allowed in the elevator at one time

increased hand hygiene

residents who are symptomatic on the 4th floor have been isolated and are receiving meal trays, snacks and beverages in their rooms

other residents are being closely monitored for symptoms, and tested accordingly

staff and visitors on the 4th floor, masking and additional PPE is mandated for those caring for or visiting the isolating, affected residents to prevent further spread

visitors welcome, but please ensure you are feeling healthy and asymptomatic.

cleaning measures for high touch surfaces have been reviewed with staff and are in place a minimum of 3 times per day.

We are doing all we can to contain the outbreak, working closely with our zone’s Medical Officer of Health and Alberta Health Services. We are monitoring residents very closely.

As with previous outbreaks, the outbreak status will be updated at covenantcare.ca by 6 pm every Thursday. Please direct questions to me at 780-450-2987 ext. 244 or email admin@covenantcare.ca.

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding.

Leanne Gugenheimer

Site Administrator, Saint Thomas