Non-COVID Respiratory Outbreak at Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care Home

Sent on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control

Please be advised that as of 1200 hours today a non-COVID respiratory outbreak has been declared at Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care Home located at 750 Tungsten Street. The outbreak is only affecting Plaza 1 at this time. Rhinovirus has been identified as the causative agent.

Immediately place any symptomatic patients from this outbreak area on Contact and Droplet Precautions
Discontinue Contact and Droplet Precautions only under consultation with Infection Prevention and Control

Patient safety is a priority and it is our responsibility to eliminate hospital acquired transmission. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.

For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at Ext. 6094