Date: March 8, 2022
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on Parkside 2 at Providence Care Hospital
Providence Care has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on Parkside 2, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, after four patients tested positive for the virus.
The unit is under quarantine and the outbreak will be in place for a minimum of 10 days. Parkside 2 patients will be closely monitored and re-tested for COVID-19 on a set schedule for the duration of the outbreak.
Staff who worked on Parkside 2 during the last week will also be tested for the virus.
Providence Care has alerted Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health about the positive cases and is working closely with teams there. An investigation is also underway to determine how the patients contracted the virus.
All patients on the unit and loved ones have been informed about the positive cases. For confidentiality reasons Providence Care is not able to share any identifiable or additional information about the cases.
To help limit the spread of infection, the inpatient unit has implemented several additional measures including:
- Parkside 2 is closed to admissions.
- Designated visitors are temporarily prohibited. Only designated care partners and essential visitors (those with a loved one nearing end-of-life) are permitted to visit at this time. Visitors must pass screening and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter the hospital. They must also wear a mask and any appropriate personal protective equipment for the duration of their visit.
- Continue to monitor all patients to identify potential cases early.
- Continue actively screening staff for COVID-19 symptoms. Staff must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment, practice physical distancing and good hand hygiene.
- Staff with ongoing exposure to the unit will participate in daily rapid antigen testing for the duration of the outbreak.
- Extra cleaning of all high touch surfaces and common areas.
Even with the province easing public health measures, COVID-19 protective measures remain in place at all Providence Care sites. We will continue to review safety measures on an ongoing basis to ensure our staff and the people we serve stay protected.
Current safety measures include:
- Reducing visitors
- Passing screening
- Wearing a mask
- Providing proof of vaccination (exceptions apply)
Please visit providencecare.ca for up-to-date information about COVID-19 protective measures in place at all sites.
Quick Facts
- A COVID-19 outbreak was declared on Parkside 2, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, after four patients tested positive for the virus.
- The outbreak will last a minimum of 10 days. The inpatient unit is under quarantine and closed to admissions. Designated visitors are temporarily prohibited. Only designated care partners and essential visitors (those with a loved one nearing end-of-life) are permitted to visit at this time.
- Parkside 2 patients will be closely monitored and re-tested for COVID-19 on a set schedule for the duration of the outbreak.
- Staff with ongoing exposure to the unit will participate in daily rapid antigen testing for the duration of the outbreak.
- COVID-19 protective measures, including reducing visitors, screening, masking, and providing proof of vaccination, remain in place at all Providence Care sites.
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About Providence Care:
Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health and rehabilitation. The organization consists of Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor long-term care home, and more than 20 community based support and mental health services across the region. To find out more about Providence Care, visit ProvidenceCare.ca or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For more information, contact:
Nikki Jhutti
Communications Officer
Phone: 613-544-4900 ext. 53372
Email: jhuttin@providencecare.ca or info@providencecare.ca
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