“THE MANOR VILLAGE
LIFE CENTERS
May 7, 2024
Subject: ImportantCOVID-19
Guidelines For Residents and Staff
Dear Residents, Staff, Families and Friends,
I hope this message finds you wel. I’m writing to inform you that we are currently facing a COVID-19 outbreak ni our community, as confirmed by the Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Unfortunately, three residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Considering this situation, it’s crucial that we al adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our community:
1. Wearing Masks in Common Areas: Residents are encouraged to wear a mask whenever you are in the common areas of our community. This includes hallways, lounges, and any other shared spaces.
2. Reporting Symptoms: fI you experience even mild symptoms of illness, please notify our wellness team immediately. Early detection si key to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
3. Activities Update:
Mask Requirement for Activities:
Al residents participating ni activities must wear a mask. Unfortunately, for the time being, we wil not be serving food during activities unless the activity is in the dining room.
To minimize the risk of transmission, singing activities wil be suspended.
Mother’s Day social on May 10th is still happening but without the singer/ entertainment.
Please check the SIB regularly for updates on activities. Any changes, including cancellations or continuations with mask requirements, wil be communicated there.
We will only allow small group activities for now.
Exercise sessions wil continue, with the requirement to social distance as mask is not recommended during exercise.
Most activities wil continue with the exceptions of the following cancelled events in the next few days:
. Bridge-May7thand9 at7pm
• Bingo – May 8th at 1:30 pm
• Catholic Communion – May 9ht at 1 am >
. Sing along with Max – May 1 1 at 1 am
4. Café Services: Coffee ni the café wil now be served by our reception team to reduce contact and potential transmission.
5. Salon: The salon wil remain open, but masks must be worn by the salon operator.
6. Dining Room Operations: As of now, our dining room wil remain open with few precautions ni
place.
7. Visitors: Al visitors and contractors are required to wear a mask upon entering the community.
For our Staff Members:
1. Face Shield and Mask Requirement: Al staff members are required to wear both a face shield and
a mask upon entering the community.
2 Increased Cleaning Protocols: Our housekeeping team wil be implementing additional disinfecting measures in all common areas.
3 Staff Meals on Friday: The staff meal buffet, usually held every Friday, wil be discontinued until the outbreak is completely over.
By adhering to these guidelines diligently, we can work together to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 within our community. We wil continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary based on guidance from AHS. We wil be reassessed on Friday, May 10th.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this challenging time. I wil give everyone an update after the reassessment.
Best Regards,
Carmela Dixon
Executive Director
The Manor Village at Rocky Ridge”
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