COVID-19 Outbreak on Parkside 2 at Providence Care Hospital Declared Over

Date: March 27, 2022

COVID-19 Outbreak on Parkside 2 at Providence Care Hospital Declared Over

A COVID-19 outbreak declared on Parkside 2, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, is now over. The outbreak was initially declared on Mar. 8, after four patients tested positive for the virus.

Patients who tested positive or had close contact with positive cases were quarantined, monitored closely for symptoms and tested for the virus multiple times throughout the outbreak. All Parkside 2 staff members were also tested for COVID-19.

Providence Care, along with Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health, declared the watch over on Mar. 27, because it has been 10 days since the last confirmed positive case. All restrictions as a result of the outbreak have been lifted; however, the following safety measures remain in place across Providence Care Hospital:

• All staff members are actively screened daily for COVID-19 symptoms. They continue to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), practice physical distancing and good hand hygiene.
• Only designated visitors, designated care partners and essential visitors who pass screening, and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (some exceptions apply) are permitted to enter. Individuals who pass screening must wear the appropriate PPE at all times for the duration of their visit.
• General visitors are not permitted at this time.

COVID-19 protective measures, including screening, masking and reducing visitors, remain in place at all Providence Care sites until further notice. Any changes to safety measures will be informed by local and provincial data, and in consultation with our infection prevention and control team. Please visit providencecare.ca for up-to-date information on visiting protocols and current protective measures in place.

Quick Facts

• A COVID-19 outbreak declared on Parkside 2 at Providence Care Hospital is now over. The outbreak was originally declared on Mar. 8.
• The outbreak was declared over on Mar. 27, because it has been 10 days since the last confirmed positive case.
• Patients who tested positive or had close contact with positive cases were quarantined, monitored closely for symptoms and tested for the virus multiple times throughout the outbreak.
• All restrictions as a result of the outbreak were lifted on Mar. 27. COVID-19 protectives measures, including screening, masking and reducing visitors, remain in place at all Providence Care sites until further notice.

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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:
Jessica Herbison
Director, Communications and Reception Services
Phone: 613-544-4900 ext. 53374

Cell: 613-532-9734
Email: herbisoj@providencecare.ca